Ascensus Specialties Acquires Strem Chemicals

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.

Ascensus Specialties Acquires Strem Chemicals UK (Strem UK)

November 9, 2022

Pharmaceuticals

Ascensus Specialties LLC acquired the business and certain assets of Strem Chemicals UK (Strem UK), the independent UK distributor of Ascensus high‑purity research reagents and CVD/ALD precursors. The deal brings Strem UK’s customer relationships into Ascensus’ global distribution footprint, with Strem UK senior leadership remaining to support a smooth transition.

Ascensus Specialties Acquires Wychem Limited from AURELIUS Equity Opportunities

December 13, 2021

Manufacturing

Ascensus Specialties LLC has acquired Wychem Limited, a UK-based independent fine chemical manufacturer, from AURELIUS Equity Opportunities. The acquisition expands Ascensus' European manufacturing footprint and adds Wychem's capabilities in aromatic compounds, halogenation and multi-step intermediates for pharmaceutical APIs; financial terms were not disclosed by Ascensus, while AURELIUS reported a 10.6x money-over-money multiple on the sale.

New Mountain Capital and Wind Point Partners Recapitalize Ascensus Specialties

July 7, 2021

Manufacturing

New Mountain Capital has led a recapitalization of Ascensus Specialties, with Wind Point Partners exiting its prior fund position while reinvesting alongside New Mountain through a special purpose vehicle anchored by Blackstone Strategic Partners. Ascensus, a Bellevue, Washington-based specialty chemicals manufacturer and global leader in borohydride, borane and specialty alcoholate reagents, will use the new capital to support R&D, product innovation and continued growth across pharmaceutical, microelectronics and other specialty end 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.

Ascensus Specialties (Wind Point) Acquires Callery, LLC

September 6, 2019

Manufacturing

Ascensus Specialties LLC, a Wind Point Partners–backed chemical producer, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Callery, LLC, the global leader in boranes and specialty alcoholates. The add-on acquisition will combine complementary reagent chemistry capabilities to create a broader global reagents platform serving pharmaceutical, life sciences and specialty industrial end markets; terms were not disclosed.