Univar Solutions Increases Footprint, Product Portfolio and Services in Eastern Canada with Acquisition of FloChem Ltd.

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Sep 05, 2023, 08:00 ET

Acquisition enhances the Company's extensive Bulk Chemical Distribution offerings, and operational and logistics capabilities to meet growing customer needs

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. ("Univar Solutions" or the "Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announces the acquisition of FloChem Ltd. and certain of its affiliates ("FloChem"), an industry leader in the distribution of chemicals and related dispensing systems in Eastern Canada. The acquisition gives the Company access to new market segments, increased market position on key in-demand products, and new service capabilities.

FloChem is a distributor of commodity and specialty chemical solutions from North American manufacturers, including caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrogen peroxide, bleach and sulfuric acid. Other offerings include products serving a variety of disinfectant and cleaning formulations in wastewater and water treatment; pool and spa; mini-bulk offerings; and food and beverage, to name a few.

"As an industry leader in chemical distribution and dispensing systems, FloChem is uniquely positioned within our Canadian market to expand our bulk chemical distribution (BCD) network while expanding our access to some of the most widely used industrial chemicals and services," said David Jukes, president and CEO of Univar Solutions. "This acquisition demonstrates our continued focus on our growth strategy and strategic imperatives to drive success now and into the future."

FloChem also offers a variety of value-added services, including specialty formulas/blends, custom packaging, and bulk freight service through a dedicated private fleet of trucks and tanker trailers.

"Responsiveness, reliability and safety are all hallmarks of our commitment to customers and shared values between our two companies," said Jim Holcomb, president of North America and chemicals and services for Univar Solutions. "The addition of FloChem's value-added services helps us continue our focus on service excellence while also opening the doors to several new markets, increased local capabilities with the addition of MiniBulk, and greater flexibility to manage logistics in Eastern Canada."

"We couldn't be more pleased to join a leading global solutions provider that aligns so well with our company, our values, and our culture," said Terry Tucker, CEO and president for FloChem. "This agreement represents a great step toward increased collaboration with our customers and supply chain partners to offer value-added products, solution-driven initiatives, and innovative new processes."

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Univar Solutions

Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

About FloChem

FloChem is an industry leader in the distribution of chemicals and related dispensing systems. Founded in 1992, FloChem works in collaboration with its customers and supply chain partners to offer value-added products, solution-driven initiatives and innovative new processes. FloChem includes its own freight division with in-house trained drivers to service customers as needed. To learn more, visit flochem.com.

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