Evonik Acquires Dutch Hydrogen Peroxide Producer

2 November 2015

Key highlights

Evonik completed the acquisition of PeroxyChem Netherlands B.V. on October 30, 2015.
The acquisition includes the Delfzijl plant and its H2O2 business.
Evonik's H2O2 capacity in Europe will exceed 250,000 metric tons per year.
Evonik already produces H2O2 in Germany, Belgium, and Austria.

Acquisition Completion

Evonik has finalized the acquisition of PeroxyChem Netherlands B.V., Delfzijl, making it a fully owned subsidiary of the Evonik Group. The transaction was completed on October 30, 2015, transferring the H2O2 business, including the production site and employees, to Evonik. The company has been renamed Evonik PeroxyChem Netherlands B.V.

Strategic Expansion

The addition of the Delfzijl plant strengthens Evonik’s hydrogen peroxide business, enabling the company to meet anticipated regional demand and improve customer service. This acquisition increases Evonik’s hydrogen peroxide production capacity in Europe to over 250,000 metric tons per year.

Existing Production Sites

Evonik already operates hydrogen peroxide production facilities in Rheinfelden, Germany; Antwerp, Belgium; and Weißenstein, Austria. The new acquisition complements these existing sites, further solidifying Evonik’s position in the European market.