MUELHEIM, Germany (Nov. 25, 2008) — Chemicals distributor Brenntag has acquired the chemical distribution assets of Inquimex S.A.C.I. in Argentina, which handles polyurethanes and industrial chemicals in that country.
Founded in 1955, Inquimex serves a variety of industries and acts as an major distributor for Dow Chemical Co. in Argentina. Brenntag Argentina started business in 1997, and the company has been looking to expand its presence in the Latin American markets, the firm said.
The cost of the purchase wasn't given.