Akrochem Acquires Bech Chem

LBB Specialties Acquires Centerchem

August 4, 2021

Industrial Services

LBB Specialties LLC has acquired Centerchem, Inc., a Norwalk, Connecticut-based specialty chemical and ingredients distributor focused on personal care and food & nutrition end markets. The acquisition expands LBB Specialties' product mix and technical capabilities, reinforcing its position in the North American specialty chemical and ingredients distribution market.

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

December 21, 2020

Manufacturing

Aceto U.S., LLC has acquired IsleChem, a Grand Island, New York-based chemical manufacturer and contract R&D provider. The acquisition adds U.S. manufacturing, analytical and R&D capabilities to Aceto’s global specialty-chemicals sourcing and distribution platform and supports expansion of IsleChem’s facility and workforce.

Berkshire Hathaway Acquires OxyChem from Occidental

January 3, 2026

Manufacturing

Berkshire Hathaway has completed the acquisition of OxyChem from Occidental for $9.7 billion, subject to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments. OxyChem, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a major U.S. chemical manufacturer (PVC, chlor-alkali, chlorinated organics, calcium chloride) with operations across the U.S., Canada and Latin America and will remain led by CEO Wade Alleman.

Barentz Acquires Viachem

October 6, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Barentz International has acquired Viachem, a Plano, Texas–based specialty distributor of life science ingredients, specialty chemicals and food additives. Barentz said Viachem’s market development function, digital marketing and technical sales capabilities will be combined with Barentz’s global scale and infrastructure to accelerate market share growth in North America.

Calibre Scientific Acquires Chemos GmbH & Co. KG

May 16, 2023

Manufacturing

Calibre Scientific has acquired Chemos GmbH & Co. KG, a Germany-based supplier of ready-to-use laboratory chemicals, reagents, standards and production raw materials. The acquisition adds Chemos' sourcing, formulation and toll-manufacturing capabilities to Calibre's global life-science portfolio to expand product offerings and support customers across analytical, chemical, food and pharmaceutical end markets.

Deltech Holdings Acquires StanChem

October 4, 2022

Manufacturing

Deltech Holdings, a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners, has acquired StanChem, Inc., a maker of emulsion polymers and protective coatings. The acquisition makes StanChem a division of the Deltech platform and is intended to expand Deltech's capabilities across the CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers) value chain; terms were not disclosed. StanChem was previously a portfolio company of Artemis Capital Partners.