LBB Specialties Acquires Debro Inc.

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.

DuBois Chemicals Acquires Broadmoor Products

October 27, 2025

Industrial Services

DuBois Chemicals, a Cincinnati-based specialty chemical provider, has acquired Broadmoor Products, a Grand Rapids water treatment chemistry and services provider. The transaction expands DuBois' Water Solutions capabilities and deepens its service coverage across the United States and Canada; financial terms were not disclosed.

USA DeBusk Acquires Nitro-Lift

December 5, 2023

Industrial Services

USA DeBusk LLC has acquired Nitro-Lift (Nitro Lift Technologies LLC, Nitro-Lift Fabrication LLC, and Nitro-Chem Solutions LLC), a family-owned provider of nitrogen services, fabrication and chemical sales serving upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas markets. The deal expands USA DeBusk’s turnkey service offering and geographic footprint, with Nitro-Lift’s operations to be branded as Nitro-Lift, A USA DeBusk Company.

Lynx Equity Limited Acquires DeBenedetto's Commercial Flooring LLC

July 8, 2020

Construction

Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired DeBenedetto's Commercial Flooring LLC, a Portland, Oregon-based full-service commercial flooring provider. The deal is an add-on to Lynx's existing flooring portfolio (including Floor Solutions) and is intended to capture market share in the Portland area while leveraging operational synergies and experienced personnel.

Charkit Chemical Company Acquires Custom Ingredients and CA Specialities

July 11, 2019

Manufacturing

Charkit Chemical Company, a subsidiary of LBB Specialties LLC, acquired Custom Ingredients and CA Specialities, adding custom blending and specialty ingredient distribution capabilities to the LBB/Charkit portfolio. Founder Cathy Ayer Clark will remain as President of the acquired businesses, reporting to Jay S. Lang of Charkit as the companies integrate to support expanded market access and growth.

Univar Solutions Acquires Brad-Chem Holdings

February 6, 2025

Manufacturing

Univar Solutions LLC has acquired UK-based Brad-Chem Holdings and its affiliated entities, including the Brad-Kem joint venture in Belgium. The acquisition expands Univar Solutions' Ingredients & Specialties business by adding specialty lubricant additives, corrosion control products and additive-blending capabilities to better serve customers across the United Kingdom and Europe.