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22-Dec-2011
BARENTZ ACQUIRES FORUM
Barentz Europe B.V.-The Netherlands- has acquired Forum Products Ltd- United Kingdom- on December 19th. By this acquisition Barentz will expand its market presence in the UK adding a strong ingredient distributor position in the pharmaceutical, food and animal nutrition markets to its current business. In addition to this expanded UK position, Barentz will further develop its knowledge in these life-science markets. This acquisition fits Barentz’ strategy to become a pan-European leader in the distribution of specialty ingredients.
08-Dec-2011
Barentz GAINS CONTROLLING STAKE in RFI
Barentz Europe B.V. – Netherlands – will acquire a controlling stake in RFI (REWE Food Ingredients)- Germany – by January 2012. This will strengthen the visibility of both organizations in Europe and Asia and offers a solid basis for further growth. With this move Barentz expects to become the European leader in sourcing food ingredients from Asia.
16-Nov-2011
Ravago and Barentz combine Chemical Distribution activities in EMEA
The Ravago Group (Belgium) and Barentz Europe B.V. (Netherlands) decided to combine their chemical distribution activities in a new 50/50 joint venture Barentz Ravago Chemical Specialist SA. The new company will be operational as of January 2012 and aims to become one of the leading chemical speciality distributors in Europe.