Safic-Alcan completes acquisition of Langley-Smith & Company
Langley-Smith was established in 1907 and is a specialty chemicals distributor in United Kingdom, Ireland and mainland Europe, with a focus on adhesives, paint and coatings, polymer modification, road marking and rubber processing, inks and varnishes.
“The acquisition of Langley-Smith will cement our position as a leader in the specialty chemicals distribution in the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as develop our capabilities in mainland Europe”, stated Yann Lissillour, Director of Mergers and Acquisitions for Safic-Alcan.
“A new chapter for both companies‘ industrial businesses”
David Crow, Owner & Managing Director of Langley-Smith commented: “Combining Langley-Smith‘s longstanding presence and expertise with Safic-Alcan‘s excellent international network will open a new chapter for both companies‘ industrial businesses”.
The acquisition was announced in March 2019 and has now been completed.