Solenis Acquires Topchim NV

Effective yesterday, March 7, 2018, Solenis International L.P., Wilmington, Del., USA, completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Topchim NV. Headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, Topchim is a leading ecological coating company for the paper, board, and packaging converting industries in Europe. Solenis will integrate the Topchim business as part of its strategy to expand its offering to the pulp and paper market.

"The purchase of Topchim represents Solenis’ commitment to new and innovative technologies," stated John Panichella, Solenis president and CEO. "The acquisition will enable Solenis to serve the growing barrier coatings market while maintaining our commitment to environmental sustainability." 

 

Ludwig Krapsch, VP, Solenis Pulp and Paper EMEA, said that "through the development of proprietary technologies based on bio-renewable materials, Topchim has created a distinct competitive advantage in the barrier coatings market." 

 

"We are excited to join the Solenis family," stated Eric Jӧnsson, managing director, Topchim. "The combination of Topchim’s pioneering technologies and talented team with Solenis’ global network and reputation of service excellence provides a unique platform to grow sustainable products globally."

 

Solenis is a global producer of specialty chemicals for water intensive industries, including the pulp, paper, oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power, and municipal markets. The company’s 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 34 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of approximately 3,700 professionals in 118 countries across five continents.