“OWI Chlor Alkali will boost our regional supply chain and sourcing capabilities in North America, in particular for caustic soda and potassium hydroxide. By joining forces we gain access to tollgates and infrastructure in the region, supporting growth in our last mile service operations in order to serve both Brenntag and OWI Chlor Alkali customers better and more efficiently,” noted Ewout van Jarwaarde, CEO of Brenntag Essentials.

OWI Chlor Alkali was first established in 2016 as distribution business, with the logistics division being subsequently established in 2020. The OWI Chlor Alkali product portfolio includes caustic soda, potassium hydroxide, methanol, sulfuric acid and glycols. In 2022, OWI Chlor Alkali reported annual sales of $279.7 million.

“We are delighted to welcome OWI Chlor Alkali to the Brenntag family. Together, we will form a stronger business and create more value for our employees and customers, focusing our efforts into making Brenntag the easiest to do business with,” said Scott Leibowitz, president for Brenntag Essentials North America.

According to Tom Armstrong, managing director of Old World Specialty Chemicals, joining Brenntag, “the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution is an exciting opportunity for us, and a chance to leverage our setup and market position to reach additional customers with our products and service offering.”

He continued, “Brenntag’s global sourcing and market intel capabilities will significantly enhance our market position, to which we can contribute as well.”

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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