PQ Agrees to Acquire Sibelco Specialty Silicate Business at Lödöse Plant

PQ Acquires Specialty Silicate Business of vanBaerle

January 10, 2024

Manufacturing

PQ has acquired the specialty silicate business of the vanBaerle Group. The Switzerland-based vanBaerle, a long-established maker of high-grade silicates used in welding, paints/coatings and construction applications, will be integrated into PQ's global silicate network to expand specialty product capabilities and reach new customers.

Momentive Technologies Acquires Spherical Alumina and Silica Businesses from Sibelco (South Korea)

October 1, 2024

Manufacturing

Momentive Technologies has completed the acquisition of Sibelco’s spherical alumina and spherical silica businesses in South Korea. The deal expands Momentive’s ceramic powder portfolio and strengthens its thermal filler capabilities for thermal interface materials used across electric vehicles, AI, renewable energy, consumer electronics and telecommunications markets.

Sibelco Acquires Strategic Materials, Inc.

April 23, 2024

Environmental Services

Sibelco, the Belgium-headquartered materials group, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Strategic Materials, Inc. (SMI), a leading North American glass recycler with 42 plants across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The deal expands Sibelco’s circular business into North America and strengthens its footprint beyond high‑purity quartz, adding significant glass‑recycling processing capacity and product lines.

Boyd Corporation Acquires Siltec

October 21, 2021

Manufacturing

Boyd Corporation has acquired Siltec (Silikon‑Technik Siltec GmbH), a Germany‑based specialist in silicone compounding for medical‑grade and custom silicone products. The acquisition expands Boyd’s European footprint and deepens its material science capabilities—particularly silicone expertise—supporting growth in medical, industrial technology, eMobility and data center end markets.

The Jordan Company Acquires Potters Industries

December 14, 2020

Manufacturing

The Jordan Company L.P. (through an affiliate) closed its acquisition of Potters Industries, LLC, the Performance Materials segment of PQ Group Holdings, Inc. Potters is a global manufacturer of engineered glass materials (notably glass microspheres and highway-safety beads) with a network of 28 production facilities; TJC said it will support Potters' growth through organic initiatives and selective acquisitions.

Ecolab Acquires Purolite for $3.7 Billion

October 28, 2021

Manufacturing

Ecolab Inc. has acquired Purolite, a King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based global leader in ion exchange resins, in a cash transaction valued at approximately $3.7 billion. The deal expands Ecolab's life sciences purification capabilities and adds a high-margin, recurring-revenue portfolio serving biopharma, microelectronics and other industrial end markets.