NEWS CAREERS BERCEN MARKETS SOLUTIONS CAPABILITIES ABOUT US CONTACT LOCATIONS Vertellus Completes Acquisition of IM Chemicals Posted on October 20, 2021In Press Release VERTELLUS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF IM CHEMICALS INDIANAPOLIS – October 20, 2021 – Vertellus, a manufacturer of specialty products for consumer goods, food & agriculture, healthcare, and industrial markets, today announced the completion of its acquisition of IM Chemicals, the intermediates and specialties division of ESIM Chemicals and a leading provider of specialty chemical products serving the pharmaceutical, coatings, and fuel & lubricant markets. With the addition of IM Chemicals, Vertellus expands its specialty ingredients portfolio into new markets and bolsters its manufacturing capabilities in Europe. The combination strengthens Vertellus’ capability to serve its growing global customer base with market-leading specialty solutions and superior customer service. John Van Hulle, CEO of Vertellus, said, “We are pleased to officially welcome IM Chemicals to the Vertellus family. I am confident that our shared commitment to customer satisfaction and product excellence will drive our growth and strengthen our position as a premier global provider of specialty ingredients and solutions.” Indianapolis-based Vertellus is owned by Pritzker Private Capital and management. About Vertellus Headquartered in Indianapolis, the Vertellus group of companies was originally founded in 1857 as a manufacturer of niche specialty products. Today, Vertellus is one of the largest providers of unique specialty chemicals used in diverse applications, processes, and market sectors, including personal care, healthcare, food & agriculture, performance coatings, paper additives, infrastructure, and industrial specialties. With 1,000+ employees, Vertellus serves customers across the globe from 10 international manufacturing facilities. Vertellus is a Responsible Care® company. About IM Chemicals IM Chemicals is a leading producer of specialty anhydrides products used across a diverse group of end markets including coatings, pigments, construction, and pharmaceutical. IM Chemicals operates a production site in Linz, Austria with more than 150 employees. About Pritzker Private Capital Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products, services, and healthcare sectors. The firm’s differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur and family-owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit www.ppcpartners.com. Media Contacts: Abernathy MacGregor Dan Scorpio (312) 640-3111 dps@abmac.com Vertellus Completes Acquisition of IM Chemicals Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Vertellus to Acquire IM Chemicals, Expanding its Specialty Solution Offerings Previous Vertellus Completes Acquisition of Specialty Ingredients Businesses from Chemtrade Next Recommended Posts Vertellus Completes Acquisition of Specialty Ingredients Businesses from Chemtrade Vertellus to Acquire IM Chemicals, Expanding its Specialty Solution Offerings Pritzker Private Capital Acquires Vertellus 201 North Illinois Street, Suite #1800 Indianapolis, IN 46204 USA +1.317.247.8141 Home Markets Solutions Capabilities About Us News Careers Contact Locations Sustainability Code of Conduct Suppliers Modern Slavery Statement Terms of Use Privacy Policy © 2021 Vertellus. All Rights Reserved.