Specialty chemicals maker Solenis LLC (Wilmington, Del.; www.solenis.com) today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the shares in Lostris International B.V. and Wester Blend B.V., privately-held companies primarily focused on supplying specialty chemicals to the pulp and tissue and towel markets. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter 2016, following receipt of customary regulatory approvals in Germany.
“Lostris’ and Wester Blend’s capabilities complement the current Solenis offerings in the global pulp, and tissue and towel markets.” said John Panichella, president and CEO, Solenis. “In addition to a strong channel-to-market, Lostris produces unique defoamer formulations, pitch dispersants, and scale control chemistries for the pulp market. It also provides complementary crepe and release products that will further bolster our tissue and towel product range.” “This is another excellent example of Solenis’ commitment to invest in the pulp and paper industry,” stated Charles Robinson, senior vice president, Solenis.
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals for the pulp, paper, oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of process, functional and water treatment chemistries as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems.