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October 6 2014, David R Brown

Caldic expands production capabilities and services in silicone preparations for food and personal care

Caldic, a leading distributor and producer of chemicals and food ingredients in Europe, Asia and North America has acquired RoRe Technologies, a producer of silicone preparations based in France. The acquisition strengthens Caldic's recently launched (July 2014) Calsil silicone brand which aims to provide a complete 'one-stop-shop' with silicone oils and derived emulsions, dispersions and blends, combined with the essential formulating ingredients.

This silicone expertise turns into tailored solutions to fuel our geographic expansion

Philippe Rovere
Silicone Division and Calsil® Brand Manager

RoRe Technologies was formed in 2005 by two PhD chemists with global R&D expertise in the development of silcone formulations previously with companies such as Basildon and Dow Corning. The deal boosts Caldic's production capacity as well as adding to their expertise in the development of silicone preparations for demanding food-processing and cosmetics regulated markets. RoRe Technologies' factory has been relocated to Caldic's existing plant in Lyon.

“This acquisition crowns a rich collaboration with RoRe Technologies delivering a myriad of high-end food-processing and personal care solutions. From world-class Kosher-grade preparations, to bespoke emulsions & dispersions, this silicone expertise turns into tailored solutions to fuel our geographic expansion,” says Philippe Rovere, Silicone Division and Calsil® Brand Manager.

About Caldic
Caldic is an international distributor and producer of ingredients and products for the food, chemical and technical industries with 45 locations including offices, warehouses, distribution centres and production facilities in 18 countries across Europe, Asia and North America. The Group employs over 1100 people and achieved a turnover of €752M ($992m) in 2012.

Source(s): Caldic Press Release

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