Azelis Acquires Whitfield Chemical Group (WhitChem) in the UK

Azelis Acquires Azienda Chimica e Farmaceutica (ACEF)

July 9, 2025

Industrial Services

Azelis Group NV has acquired 100% of Azienda Chimica e Farmaceutica (ACEF), a Piacenza-based distributor of specialty raw materials and ingredients for the cosmetic, nutraceutical, galenic and pharmaceutical markets. The acquisition strengthens Azelis's footprint in Italy, expands its product portfolio and technical capabilities, and brings ACEF's laboratories and GMP-compliant facilities into Azelis's network.

Azelis Acquires Solchem Nature S.L. to Strengthen Nutraceutical Offering in Spain

April 7, 2025

Food & Beverage

Azelis has acquired 100% of Solchem Nature S.L., a Barcelona-based distributor of raw materials and premium ingredients for the nutraceutical and dietary supplements market. The deal expands Azelis's presence in Spain and adds Solchem's ~14-person team and network of over 250 customers to Azelis's EMEA nutraceutical platform.

Azelis Acquires Hortimex to Expand Food and Nutraceuticals Footprint in Poland

September 26, 2024

Food & Beverage

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Hortimex, a Poland-based specialty chemicals distributor serving the food ingredients and nutraceuticals markets. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Azelis’ footprint in Poland and complement its Food & Nutrition value chain with a broader local product range and sales/technical capabilities.

Azelis to Acquire DBH Osthandelsgesellschaft’s Distribution Business in Germany and CEE

April 10, 2024

Industrial Services

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire the distribution business of DBH Osthandelsgesellschaft mbH, a specialty chemicals distributor focused on advanced materials and additives (AM&A) in Germany and Central & Eastern Europe. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024 and is intended to strengthen Azelis’ position in industrial chemicals and the AM&A market in Germany and the broader CEE region.

Azelis Acquires Gillco Ingredients

May 16, 2023

Food & Beverage

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Gillco Ingredients, a US-based specialty ingredient provider serving the food & nutrition market. The acquisition expands Azelis' footprint in the US life sciences and food & nutrition sectors and brings Gillco's ~40 employees and application expertise into Azelis' global network.

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.