Acquisition enables Univar Solutions to expand more innovative product and solution offerings across Europe
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions LLC ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company") announced it has acquired UK-based Brad-Chem Holdings ("Brad-Chem") and its affiliated entities, which includes the acquisition of Brad-Kem, the joint venture co-owned by Brad-Chem and its partner, DEM, based in Belgium. Brad-Chem, a leader in corrosion control products and lubricant additives, will enhance Univar Solutions' existing Ingredients & Specialties business and help accelerate its ability to meet growing customer demand for the distribution and blending of specialty lubricant additives, specialty base stocks, and functional additives to various industries throughout the United Kingdom and Europe.
Brad-Chem specializes in the distribution and blending of specialty lubricant additives, multi-metal corrosion inhibitors, copper passivators, solid lubricants, and dispersions for the lubricants, metal treatment, cleaning, deicing, and water treatment industries in over 40 countries across Europe.
"This acquisition progresses our ambitious goals to strengthen the support we provide customers across Europe, by offering a larger portfolio of specialty products and additive blending capabilities in the Lubricants and Metalworking Fluids, and Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) markets," said Nick Powell, president of Global Ingredients & Specialties, Univar Solutions. "Combining Brad-Chem's products and partners with our expansive global distribution network and technical expertise will bring significant advantages to customers and suppliers."
"The acquisition is an exciting opportunity for our Performance Materials business to meet increasing customer demand for specialty base stocks and functional additives that can help our customers formulate high-performance products that reduce energy usage, extend service life, and improve corrosion management," said Matthew Oliver, global vice president of Performance Materials, Univar Solutions. "This agreement shows our continued commitment to expand our solutions reach into markets and applications that are performance-driven and embody key elements of the sustainability agenda."
"We are excited to be part of Univar Solutions' world-class organization," said Chris Brady, managing director, Brad-Chem. "The acquisition will help build upon our shared technical expertise, customer service strengths, and product portfolio. It's a great fit between companies that share excellent market reputations, operational and business excellence, and an uncompromising focus on innovation."
About Brad-Chem
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Brad-Chem is a leader in corrosion control products and lubricant additives, specializing in the distribution and blending of specialty lubricant additives, multi-metal corrosion inhibitors, copper passivators, solid lubricants, and dispersions for the lubricants, metal treatment, cleaning, deicing, and water treatment industries in over 40 countries. Learn more at https://brad-chem.co.uk/.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions is a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, Univar Solutions is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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