Barentz Acquires Viachem

Cinven Invests in Barentz

November 26, 2019

Food & Beverage

Cinven, the international private equity firm, has agreed to become a shareholder in Barentz, a Netherlands‑headquartered global specialty ingredients distributor, for an undisclosed consideration. Cinven said it will support Barentz’s management to accelerate organic growth and pursue a buy‑and‑build strategy to expand geographically and strengthen the Group’s infrastructure and R&D capabilities.

Vertellus Acquires Specialty Ingredients Businesses from Chemtrade

November 3, 2021

Manufacturing

Vertellus, a Pritzker Private Capital–backed specialty chemicals manufacturer, completed the acquisition of certain Chemtrade businesses that produce potassium chloride, caustic pellets and vaccine adjuvants. The deal expands Vertellus’ capabilities and product portfolio in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors and strengthens its manufacturing footprint for specialty ingredients.

Vertellus Acquires Jarchem Innovative Ingredients

December 16, 2021

Manufacturing

Indianapolis-based Vertellus has acquired Jarchem Innovative Ingredients, a Newark, New Jersey manufacturer and supplier of specialty, nature-based ingredients. The deal expands Vertellus' portfolio in nature-based and environmentally friendly ingredients for personal care, food and specialty industrial markets; Vertellus is PE-backed by Pritzker Private Capital.

Barentz International Acquires Maroon Group from CI Capital Partners

October 14, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Barentz International, a Cinven-backed global distributor of life science ingredients, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Maroon Group, a leading North American distributor of specialty chemicals and life science ingredients headquartered in Avon, Ohio. Maroon, previously owned by CI Capital Partners, has roughly $500 million in annual revenue and ~300 employees; the deal expands Barentz's presence and capabilities across North America.

Vantage Specialty Chemicals (H.I.G.-backed) Acquires JEEN International and BotanicalsPlus

March 1, 2022

Manufacturing

Vantage Specialty Chemicals, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, has acquired JEEN International Corporation and BotanicalsPlus, Inc. The add-on strengthens Vantage’s personal care ingredients capabilities by adding JEEN’s botanical extracts, specialty actives and rapid formulation services; JEEN founders Adam and Jeanne Perle will join Vantage and remain invested.

Tradebe Acquires Florachem from SK Capital Partners

April 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Tradebe has acquired Florachem Corporation from an affiliate of funds advised by SK Capital Partners. The acquisition brings Florachem into Tradebe's Life Sciences business, expanding Tradebe's ingredients manufacturing capabilities and international footprint while enabling Florachem to scale its manufacturing and sustainability initiatives.