Solvay to acquire Chemlogics for $1.345 billion
Fits optimally with Solvay Novecare's products, technologies, customers and geographies, leading to significant share of fast-growing $8-billion US oil & gas chemical market
BS B2B Bureau B2B Connect | Brussels (Belgium)

For Solvay Novecare, this acquisition will yield significant synergies thanks to a comprehensive offering of innovative products and technologies which enables oilfield service players worldwide to competitively and safely extract oil and gas while reducing water consumption. Chemlogics has shown annual double-digit EBITDA growth over the past five years, thanks to a fast-paced innovation model combined with a strong know-how and closeness to customers.
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Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Paso Robles, California, Chemlogics reported last-twelve-month sales of around $500 million and has 277 employees. The company serves the needs of the oil and gas industry's stimulation and cementing segments. All its assets are located in the US and include three manufacturing sites with annual capacity exceeding 300 KT, eight formulation centres and six research and technical facilities.
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Chemlogics's expertise in friction reducers, non-emulsifiers and extraction technologies perfectly fit with Solvay Novecare's know-how in surfactants, natural polymers and eco-friendly solvents. In addition, Chemlogics' customer portfolio in the US complements Novecare's global customer base. Together, Novecare and Chemlogics will have a significant share of the dynamic $8 billion US oil and gas exploration and production market.
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First Published: Oct 09 2013 | 10:57 AM IST