Univar Solutions Acquires Valley Solvents & Chemicals

Univar Solutions Acquires FloChem Ltd.

September 5, 2023

Industrial Services

Univar Solutions Inc. has acquired FloChem Ltd., a distributor of commodity and specialty chemical solutions and dispensing systems serving Eastern Canada. The purchase expands Univar's footprint and product portfolio in Eastern Canada while adding FloChem's value‑added services and private bulk freight capabilities.

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.

AEA SBF Acquires Univar Solutions' Environmental Sciences Business

December 31, 2019

Environmental Services

AEA Investors' Small Business Fund completed the carveout acquisition of Univar Solutions' Environmental Sciences Business (ES). Headquartered in Austin, Texas, ES is a leading distributor of pest-control products and technical services with ~70 North American locations serving thousands of local service providers; AEA intends to grow the business and expand into adjacent markets leveraging its footprint and vendor relationships.

Apollo Funds Acquire Univar Solutions (minority investment from ADIA)

August 1, 2023

Industrial Services

Apollo Funds completed a take-private acquisition of Univar Solutions, acquiring all outstanding shares for $36.15 per share; a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) made a minority investment in the deal. Univar Solutions will continue to operate under its name with management remaining in place, and Apollo cited plans to accelerate growth, expand capabilities and pursue strategic initiatives across Univar's global chemical and ingredients distribution platform.

VLS Environmental Solutions Acquires Texas Molecular

January 10, 2023

Environmental Services

VLS Environmental Solutions, a Houston-based platform backed by I Squared Capital, has acquired Texas Molecular, a Deer Park- and Corpus Christi-based provider of hazardous and non-hazardous liquid industrial waste handling, treatment and sequestration. The acquisition expands VLS's capabilities into hazardous waste processing and sequestration; Texas Molecular manages over 75 million gallons annually and the combined platform now has more than 1,000 employees and 38 locations across North America.

Valicor Environmental Services Acquires EnviroSolids

September 16, 2021

Environmental Services

Valicor Environmental Services, a Pritzker Private Capital-backed provider of non-hazardous wastewater treatment, has acquired EnviroSolids, LLC, a Dearborn, Michigan-based waste processing and recycling company. The acquisition is an add-on to Valicor's platform that expands its Midwest footprint and strengthens its non-hazardous waste treatment, solidification and recycling capabilities.