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March 1 2016, David R Brown

Krahn Chemie takes over the business of Dutch distributor, Lapis Minerals & Chemicals

Effective from January 2016, Krahn Chemie GmbH has acquired Dutch specialty distributor, Lapis Minerals & Chemicals BV (Lapis) as part of an asset deal. Founded in 1993, Lapis is focused on the distribution of additives, binders, fillers and pigments to the paint, coating, construction, rubber and adhesives industries to customers in the Benelux region.

The Lapis distribution business allows a significant strengthening of our business in the Benelux countries and simultaneously a targeted expansion of our construction chemicals activities

Dr. Rolf Kuropka
Managing Director of Krahn Chemie

The acquisition is in line with Krahn Chemie's strategy to further strengthen its core segments in Europe. The former General Manager of Lapis, Ferry Jacobs, is joining Krahn as Technical Director Construction Chemicals to ensure the smooth transfer of the acquired businesses and to expand Krahn's activities in the construction sector throughout Europe.

“The Lapis distribution business allows a significant strengthening of our business in the Benelux countries and simultaneously a targeted expansion of our construction chemicals activities. We are very pleased about the acquisition, which ideally complements the Group's portfolio, and are certain that we have found in Ferry Jacobs an expert who will be able to further advance our activities in Europe”, commented Dr. Rolf Kuropka, Managing Director of Krahn Chemie GmbH.

About Krahn Chemie
Krahn Chemie, which has a history spanning over 100 years, is part of the Otto Krahn group of companies based in Hamburg, Germany. The core business of Krahn Chemie is the distribution and marketing of chemical raw materials and specialty chemicals in Europe. Krahn Chemie offers its more than 5,000 customers an extensive and high-quality product range, technical service, inhouse laboratory capabilities as well as sophisticated logistics solutions. Krahn Chemie has subsidiaries in the Netherlands, Italy, and Poland and supplies products to the paints and coatings, construction chemicals, adhesives and sealants, technical ceramics, plastics, rubber and lubricants industries. In 2015, the Krahn Chemie group achieved a turnover of about 200 million euros and currently employs a staff of 170.

Source(s): Krahn Chemie Press Release

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