ROTTERDAM, Netherlands—IMCD N.V. completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of E.T. Horn Co., a U.S. specialty chemicals distributor.
The acquisition supports IMCD's coverage of the U.S. with dedicated segment expertise, according to an IMCD release. The details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Horn, established in 1961, focuses on the distribution of chemicals used in applications including coatings, construction, plastics, personal care, human food and nutrition, animal food, and nutraceuticals. Horn is headquartered in La Mirada, Calif., and primarily is focused on the West and Southwest regions of the U.S. It generated $276 million in revenue, and has about 200 employees.
IMCD is a distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients.