CIMCOOL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS ACQUIRES STARCHEM METALWORKING FLUIDS BUSINESS
The metalworking fluids and lubricants acquisition continues the expansion of the Cimcool global network of metalworking fluid businesses.
Posted: November 11, 2010
Cimcool Industrial Products LLC, a Milacron LLC company with global headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, has acquired the Starchem, Inc. metalworking fluids business. Starchem is a metalworking and lubricant supplier headquartered in Mason, OH, with distributors located throughout the U.S. and licensees in Europe.
"As a world leader in metalworking fluid innovation, Cimcool's commitment is to provide its customers with the best technology, service and value anywhere in the world. This acquisition reaffirms that commitment and sends a clear message to the marketplace that we're growing, preparing for the future and well positioned to be the supplier of choice for our expanding global customer base, "said Robert McKee, president of Cimcool Industrial Products.
As an asset purchase transaction, the acquisition also enables Cimcool to assume Starchem's global license agreements. "We look forward to working with our new Starchem licensees and metalworking customers throughout the world. The acquisition provides new opportunities by increasing the reach of our business while enhancing the value we can deliver to both Cimcool and Starchem customers," said McKee.
The purchase price and other specific terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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