Honeywell expands research chemicals portfolio
It includes the Fluka-branded solvents and inorganic chemistry portfolio worldwide and the Sigma-Aldrich-branded solvents and inorganic chemistry portfolio in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Honeywell's portfolio for research chemicals includes the Riedel-de Haën and Burdick & Jackson brands, with HydranalKarl Fischer titration reagents used to measure moisture content in liquids and solids and Chromasolv high-purity solvents for chromatography added with this deal.
The acquired business employs 200 people, primarily in Seelze but also in Muskegon, Michigan, US, with sales and marketing throughout Europe.
It will be integrated into Honeywell's Fine Chemicals business.
Products under the Burdick & Jackson and Riedel-de Haën brands are used in a variety of laboratory, consumer and industrial applications including water purification, fortified foodstuffs and polymer synthesis.
