Tissue World Magazine
Alexandra Stuthridge, Technical Business Manager, BioProducts Institute (BPI)

Solenis has boosted its product offering after completing the acquisition of Nopco Colombiana.

Headquartered in Medellin, Colombia, Nopco Colombiana produces and supplies specialised chemical solutions for water intensive industries in Central and South America.

The business will be integrated into Solenis as part of its direct-to-market strategy in emerging markets.

President and chief executive John Panichella said: “This acquisition represents Solenis’ commitment to direct channel investments in strategic growth markets.

“The addition of Nopco Colombiana allows Solenis to expand its capabilities to serve the growing process and water treatment markets in Central and South America.”

Solenis is a global producer of specialty chemicals for water intensive industries, including the pulp, paper, oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets.