Univar Solutions LLC a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced the acquisition of Valley Solvents & Chemicals Company and certain of its affiliates, a long-time distributor of solvents and inorganics and provider of waste management services in the Texas and Gulf Coast region. The acquisition expands the Company’s local chemical distribution network and valued-added services across its Chemical Distribution division, while strengthening environmental services capabilities for its ChemCare business under its Services division.
Valley Solvents is a key regional chemical distributor that has served the Texas and Gulf Coast region for over 72 years with a full range of chemical products and services, from delivery to disposal. Valley Solvents services more than 1,000 customers with an extensive bulk and packaged product portfolio, custom blending, waste management, and a specialty support focus in northern Mexico.
“We are committed to increasing our solvents and inorganics footprint to help our suppliers and customers grow their businesses,” said president and chief executive officer David Jukes. “The acquisition of Valley Solvents allows us to strengthen our North America Chemical Distribution division and enhance our environmental services capabilities in a growing market. With the integration of Valley Solvents’ operations, we believe we are well positioned to capitalize on opportunities with their strong local packaged business as well as in Energy and Industrial markets that have proven resilient throughout market cycles.”
Jim Holcomb, divisional president of Chemical Distribution for Univar Solutions, added: “The Valley Solvents’ team brings new customers and deep market expertise to the Univar Solutions platform. I’m excited to find new ways to bring greater individualized support and value-added products, such as custom solvent blending, to our customers in an increasingly critical area of North America.”
“Valley Solvents’ waste management services are a natural fit with our existing environmental programs and services offered through our ChemCare business, which support customers’ ability to achieve their sustainability objectives,” said Nick Alexos, chief financial officer and divisional president of Services for Univar Solutions. “Our focus on customer needs is an important part of our longstanding Growing Together strategy to be easy to do business with, as well as to optimize customer relationships and service.”
“I am so proud of the business our team has helped build over many decades, and we are excited to have found a partner in Univar Solutions that shares many of our values and aspirations. Becoming part of the largest chemical distributor in the United States is an exciting moment for the company and helps ensure continued success and innovation for our customers, suppliers, and employees,” said Bill Davis, president of Valley Solvents. “I am thrilled our legacy of service excellence, quality, and teamwork will continue to be part of Univar Solutions’ future.”
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world’s leading producers. With the industry’s largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at www.univarsolutions.com.
About Valley Solvents
Valley Solvents is a highly regarded regional chemical distributor headquartered in South Texas. Since 1952, the family-owned company has distributed an extensive portfolio of industrial solvents and chemicals, and provided waste management and other services responsibly, safely, securely, and on time to more than 1,000 customers across Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and northern Mexico. Learn more about www.valleysolvents.com.
