Solenis Completes Acquisition of Nopco Colombiana

Solenis LLC, Wilmington, Del., USA, this week closed on its previously announced acquisition of the business and assets of Nopco Colombiana S.A. Headquartered in Medellin, Colombia, Nopco Colombiana is a producer and supplier of specialized chemical solutions for water intensive industries, including pulp and paper, oil and gas, food and beverage, and other industrial markets in Central and South America. 

The business will be integrated into Solenis as part of its direct-to-market strategy in emerging markets.

"This acquisition represents Solenis’ commitment to direct channel investments in strategic growth markets," said John Panichella, president and CEO. "The addition of Nopco Colombiana allows Solenis to expand its capabilities to serve the growing process and water treatment markets in Central and South America."

José Armando Piñón Aguirre, VP, Latin America, noted that "the strategic location of Nopco Colombiana’s production facility along with a talented commercial team, grants Solenis the opportunity to provide its broad technology portfolio to better serve the local market. We are initiating the integration of Nopco Colombiana’s business into Solenis, establishing Solenis’ solutions service model to create enhanced value for customers."

Solenis’ product portfolio includes a broad array of process, functional, and water treatment chemistries as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, and minimize environmental impact.The company has 37 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of approximately 3,700 professionals in 118 countries across five continents.