Kensing Acquires Evonik's Hopewell, VA Amphoteric Surfactants and Specialty Esters Operations

One Rock Capital Partners Acquires Kankakee Specialty Chemicals Site from BASF (Kensing)

June 1, 2021

Manufacturing

One Rock Capital Partners' affiliate has completed the acquisition of BASF's Kankakee, Illinois manufacturing site and associated specialty-chemicals businesses and established the standalone company Kensing. The newly independent business, led by CEO Serge Rogasik, employs roughly 160–190 people and produces plant-derived specialty ingredients (phytosterols, natural vitamin E, anionic surfactants and esters) serving personal care, food & nutrition, healthcare and agriculture markets.

Kensing Acquires Advanced Organic Materials (AOM)

October 4, 2023

Manufacturing

Kensing, a One Rock–backed specialty ingredients manufacturer, has acquired Advanced Organic Materials (AOM), a producer of non‑GMO plant‑based Vitamin E and phytosterols. The add‑on expands Kensing’s natural Vitamin E and phytosterols product portfolio, strengthens sourcing and geographic reach (operations in Spain and Argentina), and opens new end markets across nutrition, personal care, food and beverage.

Kensing (One Rock Portfolio) Acquires Vitae Naturals

June 28, 2022

Manufacturing

Kensing, a One Rock Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Vitae Naturals, a Spanish manufacturer of plant sterol esters and non-GMO natural vitamin E derivatives. The acquisition expands Kensing's European footprint and strengthens its food, nutrition and personal care ingredient offerings.

Quaker Houghton Acquires Dipsol Chemicals and Announces Acquisition of Natech Ltd.

April 1, 2025

Manufacturing

Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR) completed the acquisition of Dipsol Chemicals Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Japan) for 23 billion JPY (~$153 million) and announced the acquisition of U.K.-based Natech, Ltd. for approximately £4 million (~$5.2 million). The transactions expand Quaker Houghton's surface treatment and plating solution capabilities, broaden its product portfolio and geographic footprint, and are expected to create cross‑sell opportunities across automotive and industrial end markets.

Evonik Industries Acquires PeroxyChem from One Equity Partners for $640 Million

February 3, 2020

Manufacturing

Evonik Industries AG has completed the acquisition of PeroxyChem, LLC, a global manufacturer of hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, from One Equity Partners for $640 million. The purchase, representing roughly a 9.9x multiple of EBITDA, expands Evonik's specialty chemicals portfolio and brings PeroxyChem's production footprint and technical capabilities into Evonik's global operations.

Technip Energies Acquires Ecovyst's Advanced Materials & Catalysts Business

January 3, 2026

Manufacturing

Technip Energies has completed the acquisition of Ecovyst’s Advanced Materials & Catalysts (AM&C) segment in a transaction reported around $556 million, bringing approximately 330 AM&C employees into Technip. Ecovyst expects net proceeds of about $530 million (using $465 million to pay down term debt), while Technip said the deal expands its catalysts and advanced materials capabilities to support sustainable fuels, circular chemistry and carbon-capture applications.