Aceto Acquires IsleChem to Add U.S. Manufacturing and R&D Capabilities

Aceto Consolidates Acquisition of Six Specialty Manufacturers

January 26, 2022

Pharmaceuticals

Aceto has consolidated and integrated six recent manufacturing-related acquisitions — A&C, A&C Bio Buffer, Cascade Chemistry, Finar, Islechem and Syntor Fine Chemicals — to create a hybrid manufacturing/distribution model that strengthens its GMP manufacturing, R&D and supply-chain capabilities across pharmaceuticals, biopharma, vaccines, nutraceuticals, agri-science and specialty chemicals. The acquisitions expand Aceto’s global manufacturing footprint (North America, Europe and Asia), broaden its portfolio of excipients, APIs and process solutions, and improve supply-chain resilience for customers.

New Mountain Capital Acquires Aceto Chemicals Business

April 16, 2019

Manufacturing

New Mountain Capital, through an affiliate, agreed to acquire the chemicals business of ACETO Corporation (Aceto), a Port Washington, New York-based supplier and distributor of pharmaceutical ingredients and specialty chemicals. The acquisition is intended to provide Aceto with financial and strategic resources to scale capabilities, pursue organic and inorganic growth, and strengthen its position in life sciences and specialty materials markets.

Aceto Acquires Cascade Chemistry

June 2, 2021

Pharmaceuticals

Aceto, a global provider of specialty materials for life sciences and advanced technology end markets, acquired Eugene, Oregon-based Cascade Chemistry, a CDMO specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced intermediates. The acquisition strengthens Aceto's U.S. cGMP custom manufacturing capabilities and expands North American API manufacturing capacity; Cascade Chemistry recently announced a facility expansion that will triple its clinical-stage API capacity.

Aceto Acquires A&C (A&C Bio-Buffer)

April 15, 2021

Pharmaceuticals

Aceto has acquired A&C, a global GMP manufacturer of specialty excipients, buffers and process solutions, expanding Aceto's self-manufacturing and custom product capabilities for the vaccine, cell culture and biopharmaceutical markets. The deal adds GMP manufacturing, packaging and ingredient offerings and expands Aceto's North American and European footprint; financial terms were not disclosed.

Akrochem Acquires Bech Chem

July 19, 2021

Industrial Services

Akrochem, a supplier of rubber chemicals and compounding materials based in Akron, Ohio, has acquired Bech Chem, LLC, a Houston-based specialty chemical distributor with more than 25 years of experience. The acquisition expands Akrochem's end-market exposure into paints, coatings and lubricants and aims to provide enhanced support to Bech Chem customers.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Reagent Chemical & Research

May 3, 2024

Industrial Services

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Reagent Chemical & Research, a family-owned specialty distributor of hydrochloric acid headquartered in Ringoes, New Jersey, in partnership with management. Wynnchurch said it will support the company's next phase of growth, leveraging Reagent's national infrastructure of terminals, railcars, trailers, storage tanks and pipelines.