Solenis LLC, Wilmington, Del., USA, reports that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase 100% of the shares of Brazil-based Quimatec Produtos Químicos Ltda. and Locatec de Araraquara Ltda-Me. The transaction is expected to close by year end following receipt of customary regulatory approvals.

"This is an excellent opportunity for Solenis to broaden our offering in the bioethanol market by leveraging Quimatec’s strong channel-to-market along with their advanced technology and leadership position in Brazil’s sugar-to-ethanol industry," said John Panichella, president and CEO, Solenis. "The strong synergies in our product lines are obvious. Quimatec’s customers will be able to utilize our water treatment products and services in the sugar industry, while Solenis will be able to take advantage of their process chemistries in our more traditional heavy industry markets."

"Solenis remains focused on bringing unique process and water solutions to our customers and this is another example of our commitment to continuous investment in water-intensive industries," said Wanderley Flosi, Solenis VP, Latin America.

"We are excited about becoming a part of Solenis and being able to offer a wider range of technical capabilities and products for our customers, "stated Fabricio Saab Pereira, industrial director, Quimatec Produtos Químicos Ltda.

Solenis is a global producer of specialty chemicals for 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. The company has 30 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of approximately 3,500 professionals in 118 countries across five continents.