MALVERN, PA — In a move designed to bolster its product offerings and accelerate growth, PQ Corporation, a leading global provider of specialty catalysts, services, materials, and chemicals, recently acquired the specialty silicate business of the vanBaerle Group. The acquisition enhances PQ’s footprint in the silicate market and further diversifies its capabilities across several critical end-use segments.
Headquartered in Münchenstein, Switzerland, vanBaerle is a renowned manufacturer of high-grade silicates and has a robust customer base spanning Europe, America, Africa, and Asia. The company has carved a niche for itself over the past century by delivering specialty technology and products tailored to meet the unique requirements of its customers across a broad spectrum of industries.
“This acquisition allows us to expand our specialty silicate product and service offerings, reach new customers, and accelerate our growth,” said Al Beninati, CEO of PQ. “We are excited to bring vanBaerle’s customized solutions into the PQ silicate network and expect to bring additional value to the combined customer base.”
The acquisition is expected to have strategic implications for PQ, enabling it to leverage vanBaerle’s expertise in custom-blended solutions and its reputation as a preferred partner in tailored silicates for industrial welding processes. This move not only broadens PQ’s product portfolio but also expands its customer base and geographical reach.
Daniel Schenk, CEO of vanBaerle, expressed confidence that the transition would be seamless for their long-term customers, ensuring continued supply of high-quality silicate products. He added, “The sale of the specialty silicate business allows my team to focus on the Organo Mineral Binder, an all-around binder system for completely biocide-free paints and coatings.”
As businesses worldwide increasingly rely on specialty silicates for various applications, this acquisition could potentially translate into significant gains for PQ. With the integration of vanBaerle’s specialty silicate business, PQ is poised to further consolidate its position in the global silicate market, offering a more diverse range of solutions to its growing customer base.
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