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Seatex Partners with ChemQuest Chemicals to Pursue Broad Commercial Expansion

Seatex, LLC, a leading specialty chemical manufacturer and formulator, has acquired the ChemQuest Chemicals, LLC , a custom chemical manufacturer headquartered in Pasadena, Texas. For over twenty-five years, ChemQuest has provided custom toll manufacturing services to customers globally, with expertise in complex blending and reactionary synthesis. This acquisition provides Seatex with enhanced production capabilities, increased capacity and a complementary customer base, representing a diverse set of end-markets.

September 6, 2022

Avatar Corporation Joins Caldic, Strengthening Caldic’s Portfolio in U.S. Food Industry

Caldic B.V. today announced the acquisition of Avatar Corporation, a value-add distributor of specialty food ingredients and custom solutions based in University Park (Illinois, US). The unique distribution and manufacturing capabilities from Avatar will significantly strengthen Caldic’s portfolio for the food industry and enable further expansion in North America, specifically in the US.

September 1, 2022



Synalloy Corporation Announces Rebrand to Ascent Industries Co.

Synalloy Corporation (Nasdaq: SYNL) (“Synalloy” or the “Company”), an industrials company focused on the production and distribution of industrial tubular products and specialty chemicals, is announcing a corporate rebrand from Synalloy Corporation to Ascent Industries Co. (“Ascent”) effective August 10, 2022.

August 11, 2022

Archroma to acquire the Textile Effects Business of Huntsman Corporation

Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions and a portfolio company of U.S.-based private investment firm SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Textile Effects business (“Textile Effects”) from Huntsman Corporation.

August 9, 2022

American Chemical Solutions Welcomes Todd Monette as Vice President of Operations

American Chemical Solutions (ACS), a leading global custom chemical toll manufacturer, today announced that Todd Monette will join the organization as Vice President of Operations. In his new role, Mr. Monette will support the organization’s mission to be a leader in the toll manufacturing business, supporting customers with diverse needs.

July 28, 2022

POWER Breaks Ground on Future Location

Along with Boise-based BVA Development and ESI Construction, representatives from POWER Engineers, Inc. broke ground on the company’s new Meridian, Idaho office on Friday.

July 18, 2022

BAYPORT’S PARTNERSHIP WITH CLEAR CREEK SCHOOLS HELPS SHAPE THE NEXT GEN OF STEM IN HOUSTON

With over 45 schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District, there’s a lot of potential future engineers and scientists coming through the ranks every year. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for most of these students or their teachers to think these are the only two paths our industry has to offer. Lucky for them, Monument’s partnership with Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) and Clear Creek ISD (CCISD) is on a mission to change that — and a whole lot more.

July 14, 2022