News | Growth & Acquisitions
Staples Acquires Essendant
September 18, 2018Staples, Inc. has acquired Essendant in a transaction valued at US$996 million including debt. Per the terms of the acquisition, Staples will...read more
IICRC Acquires ICRA Certification Program
September 17, 2018The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has acquired the performance assessment and certification programs of the International Cleaning and...read more
SC Johnson to Renovate Headquarters
September 12, 2018SC Johnson, parent company of SC Johnson Professional, is seeking approval from the city of Racine, WI, for a massive renovation project on...read more
Industry Vets Launch New Chemical Dispensing Firm
September 7, 2018Industry veterans Chip McAslan and Campbell Dodson recently launched a new chemical dispensing solutions distributor, Lavo Solutions, LLC. Based in Laguna Hills,...read more
3M Opens New Facility in Singapore
September 6, 20183M has opened a new office in Singapore. The 107,600-square-foot facility will serve as the company’s headquarters for its operations in the...read more
SMS Assist Opens New Office
September 5, 2018SMS Assist, LLC has opened a new office in Naperville, IL. The new facility features an on-site gym, building food court, and...read more
Kimberly-Clark to Upgrade Pennsylvania Facility
August 31, 2018Kimberly-Clark Corp., parent company of Kimberly-Clark Professional, announced plans to invest more than US$150 million in its Chester, PA, manufacturing facility. The upgrade project is...read more
Bunzl Expands Into Norway
August 29, 2018Bunzl Plc, parent company of Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies, has acquired Enor AS. Bunzl’s acquisition of the Olso, Norway-based distributor of...read more
