Kemira completes acquisition of SIDRA Wasserchemie

Key highlights
  • Kemira has completed the acquisition of SIDRA Wasserchemie following approval from the German Federal Cartel Office.
  • SIDRA is a coagulant producer with two production facilities in Germany serving municipal and industrial water treatment customers in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
  • SIDRA reported approximately EUR 40 million in revenue and about EUR 12 million in EBITDA in 2025.
  • About 60 SIDRA employees have joined Kemira; the deal strengthens Kemira’s Water Solutions business in Western and Central Europe and was first announced on 11 February 2026.

Deal completion

Kemira has completed the acquisition of SIDRA Wasserchemie after receiving approval from the German Federal Cartel Office. The transaction was originally announced on 11 February 2026.

Target profile

SIDRA Wasserchemie is a producer of coagulants with two production facilities located in Germany. The company serves municipal and industrial water treatment customers across Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Financials and personnel

In 2025 SIDRA reported approximately EUR 40 million in revenue and an EBITDA of about EUR 12 million. Approximately 60 SIDRA employees have joined Kemira as part of the deal.

Strategic impact

The acquisition is intended to strengthen Kemira’s Water Solutions business in Western and Central Europe.

Source: Kemira

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