Kemira Acquires AquaBlue

Key highlights
  • Kemira completed the acquisition of AquaBlue, Inc. for under USD 10 million.
  • AquaBlue, based in Ohio, provides water treatment services to food & beverage, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.
  • AquaBlue's 2025 revenue is expected to be about USD 9 million with eight employees.
  • AquaBlue will be integrated into Kemira's Water Solutions unit.

Acquisition Details

Kemira, a leader in sustainable chemical solutions, has acquired AquaBlue, Inc., a privately-owned company in Ohio, USA. The acquisition, valued at under USD 10 million, aims to enhance Kemira's presence in North America and expand its industrial water treatment services.

AquaBlue's Expertise

AquaBlue specializes in wastewater and industrial water treatment services, catering to sectors such as food & beverage, manufacturing, and healthcare. The company anticipates a revenue of approximately USD 9 million for 2025 and employs eight people.

Strategic Integration

AquaBlue will be integrated into Kemira's Water Solutions unit, continuing operations from its current location. This move is expected to combine AquaBlue's service expertise with Kemira's technologies, further strengthening Kemira's capabilities in the industrial water treatment market.

Source: Kemira

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