Safic-Alcan UK acquires Techform Fine Chemicals
Safic-Alcan UK, a major distributor of specialty chemicals and subsidiary of the French Safic-Alcan Group, announces that it has acquired 100 % of Techform Fine Chemicals Limited, a chemical distributor specializing in the construction sector in United Kingdom and Ireland.
Techform is a specialty chemicals distributor with a focus upon the UK and Ireland market. “The acquisition of Techform will enable us to strengthen our footprint in the construction sector and widen our Group expertise in this field,” stated Yann Lissillour, Director of Mergers and Acquisitions for Safic-Alcan.
Techform-Director Mike Strong continues as consultant during transition
Techform produces and distributes a wide range of polymers, thickeners, accelerators, retarders, shrinkage compensators, defoamers, air entrainers, plasticizers, binders, as well as a specialty additives portofolio grouped under its private label name. “This fits well and will ensure future growth” added Mike Strong, Director of Techform Fine Chemicals Limited. “I will also continue in a consultancy role to support customers and suppliers during the transition.”
“As part of our overall C.A.S.E. strategy, we see this acquisition as a stepping stone in the UK market and we look forward to further building on this additional expertise within Safic-Alcan,” concluded Philippe Combette, CEO of Safic-Alcan.
About Safic-Alcan UK
Safic-Alcan UK Limited is a distribution specialist with an extensive range of chemicals and additives for the rubber, plastics, adhesives and coatings industries. As part of the French Safic Alcan Group, Safic Alcan UK Limited is also a key supplier to the personal care and pharmaceutical sectors. The company also has its own production facility located in the UK, which specializes in products for the rubber industry, notably cure blends and dry liquids.
