Barentz Acquires Viachem
October 6, 2022
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.
- Buyers
- Barentz International
- Targets
- Viachem Ltd.
- Industry
- Logistics & Distribution
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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