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Sweetmix Distribuidora was acquired by Univar Solutions Acquisition aims to expand Univar's operations in Latin America Sweetmix Distribuidora, a reference company in the distribution of chemical ingredients and specialties in Brazil, was acquired by Univar Solutions, a distributor with global operations. Founded in 1994, Sweetmix has a diversified portfolio, including food ingredients, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. The company has more than 1,400 active customers and an experienced and technical team of over 70 employees. The acquisition of Sweetmix Distribuidora, which was advised by igc partners in the transaction, will strengthen and expand Univar's presence in the distribution of chemical ingredients in Latin America, in addition to strengthen relationships with local customers and global suppliers through a unique portfolio.
Selectchemie was acquired by IMCD
igc partners is proud to announce it has advised Quimisa on its sale to Brenntag. Quimisa, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Brusque, SC, has a strong market position in providing industrial and specialty chemicals to regional and international clients in Southern Brazil. Their product portfolio includes industrial chemicals such as caustic soda and hydrogen peroxide as well as a wide range of specialty chemicals like textile auxiliaries, dyes and polymers. Products are supplied to the textile, household products, food and beverage and paper industries with a strong logistics and customer service model. One of the largest 500 companies in the southern region of Brazil, the Company has 4 branches located in strategic regions of Brazil and a transportation subsidiary called Quimilog to ensure agile and efficient logistics. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag is the global leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, market they entered in 1912. Today, with presence in 76 countries through 580 offices, the Company has over 16,600 employees.
Plury Química was acquired by Manuchar The transaction will strengthen Manuchar’s presence in the human nutrition market in Brazil. Plury Química, a leading supplier of specialty chemicals and ingredients to the Human Nutrition and Beverage industries, has been acquired by Manuchar, a leading global distributor of chemicals. Founded in 1989, Plury Química has become a leading specialty and ingredient importer in Brazil, serving a diverse range of customers in Brazil's food and beverage industry with decades of relationships. Headquartered in Diadema, in the State of São Paulo, and with a branch in Paraíba, Plury Química has established itself in the market with a reputation for quality products, reliability of supply and customized services for its customers. Headquartered in Belgium, Manuchar is a global leader in chemical distribution and employs 2,500 people worldwide. Today Manuchar operates a local distribution network for chemical products in North America, Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In Brazil, Manuchar has been present since 1993 and serves the entire country with 450 employees. The acquisition of Plury Química, which was advised by igc partners, will boost Manuchar's growth in Brazil in the human nutrition segment, in addition to expanding its geographic presence in the consolidating market for chemical distribution.
Bunzl acquires stake in Lanlimp Group The transaction stands out as one of the largest deals in the cleaning and hygiene products distribution segment in recent years. Founded in 1994, in Barra Mansa/RJ, Lanlimp Group is a leading company in the distribution of cleaning and hygiene products, attending over 1,500 clients in more than 13,000 points across all regions of Brazil, including cleaning service providers, hospitals and clinics, foodservice, among others. The Company has its operational base in Rio de Janeiro and a distribution center in São Paulo. Bunzl, a UK-based multinational specialized in distribution and services internationally, employs over 22,000 people, has a revenue of more than USD 15 billion worldwide, and operates across various regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Oceania, as well as the UK and Ireland. The transaction between Bunzl and Lanlimp Group aims to strengthen the multinational's operations in cleaning and hygiene solutions in Brazil, while Lanlimp, under the leadership of its current shareholders, will enhance its national relevance and reinforce its presence with new clients and economic segments. The conclusion of the transaction is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions. igc partners, which served as the exclusive financial advisor for Lanlimp Group, enhances its sector expertise and global coverage, with over 50% of its transactions concluded involving international investors.
The private equity funds GEF and Signal acquired a minority stake in GR Química The operation stands out as one of the first private equity transactions in the chemical distribution segment in Brazil. Founded in 1999, GR Química provides chemical solutions for water treatment and industrial effluents, being one of the leading gas chlorine packagers in the country and one of the largest sodium hypochlorite producers. The company operates in 5 locations in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Santa Catarina, covering most Brazilian states and exporting to Paraguay and Peru. The R$120 million investment, mainly cash-in, from the global private equity firm GEF Capital and Signal Capital, for a minority stake, will allow GR Química to accelerate its geographic expansion plan and inorganic growth. igc partners acted as the exclusive financial advisor to GR Química, consolidating its position as a leading financial advisory firm in the chemical sector in Latin America
D’Altomare Química was acquired by Univar.
Caif was acquired by Caldic The transaction will expand Caldic’s presence in the naturally sourced solutions market in North America Caif, a supplier of premium, naturally sourced ingredient solutions, was acquired by Caldic, an Advent-invested company, which is one of the global leaders in the specialty ingredients market. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in South Carolina, United States, Caif offers sourcing, customized production, and distribution of natural ingredients for the food & beverage, dietary supplement, and pet industries. By having a strong presence throughout the production chain, Caif guarantees its clients get the products with the desired mix of ingredients that best fits their own requests. The transaction, which was advised on the sell-side by igc partners, will significantly strengthen Caldic’s value-add product and services range for the dietary supplements and nutrition industry and enable further expansion in North America, specifically in the US.
Arinos was acquired by Univar.
