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September 15 2014, David R Brown

Colonial Chemical Solutions, Inc. has merged with fellow US chemical distributor Acme Southern, Inc

South-Eastern US chemical distributor, Colonial Chemical Solutions, Inc has purchased compatriot Acme Southern, Inc. from the owners, the Eichorn family. Financial details of the deal weren't disclosed but all assets and employees are believed to have transferred to Colonial Chemical Solutions with immediate effect.

Both companies are a part of century-old, family run businesses and share a common culture

Rob Roberts
Vice President and General Manager

Formed in 1929, Acme Southern, Inc. is a family-owned, chemical distributor seving customers in the North and South Carolina areas of the USA. The company supplies both commodity and specialty chemicals for textile, commercial and industrial markets.

Rob Roberts, Vice President and General Manager, Colonial Chemical Solutions said, “Both companies are a part of century-old, family run businesses and share a common culture where the customer is king.”

Colonial Chemical Solutions already has operations and terminals in Savannah( Georgia), Texas City (Texas), and Wilmington (North Carolina) and the merger of the two companies will create a significantly larger regional player. In addition to representing premier domestic producers, Colonial sources products globally utilising their Savannah terminal which is strategically located adjacent to one of the largest container ports on the East Coast.

About Colonial Chemical Solutions
Colonial Chemical Solutions is part of the Colonial Group which owns a number of of oil and gas and shipping-related companies in the southeastern US. The group provides storage and distribution services (at more than 40 pipeline terminals) for liquid and dry bulk products including bulk chemicals, motor fuels, industrial fuel oil, and retail gas. It also provides ship bunkering, commercial shipping, and tug and barge services. In addition, subsidiary Georgia Kaolin Terminals provides storage facilities for customers in the US kaolin industry.

Source(s): Colonial Chemical Solutions Press Release

Further Information

Visit: http://www.colonialchemicals.com