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July 26, 2021
Barentz appointed Mark Blakely as President of its North American CASE & Plastics vertical
Barentz, a leading global distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions, is pleased to announce that it has appointed Mark Blakely as President of its North American CASE & Plastics vertical. Mark brings more than 30 years of leadership experience, serving in both executive commercial and operations roles in global manufacturing and distribution businesses. Mark most recently acted as Vice President for Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., one of the world’s largest suppliers of specialty industrial gases.
Read MoreJune 30, 2021
Barentz Acquires Pestell Nutrition in North America
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, June 30, 2021 - Barentz International, a leading global life science ingredients distributor, will be expanding its activities in North America. The company proudly announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire Pestell Nutrition, a prominent distributor of feed additives, nutritional ingredients, macro and trace minerals, and pet specialty ingredients for the animal health, animal nutrition and pet food sectors across Canada and the USA.
Read MoreJune 23, 2021
Barentz Expands U.S. CASE & Plastics Team
Barentz, a leading distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions throughout North America, is excited to welcome Mercedes (Meche) Leon Javier as a new Account Manager – CASE & Plastics, covering Texas and Louisiana.
Read MoreMay 18, 2021
Barentz to Distribute XCP Professional Rust Blocker ORIGINAL and Rust Blocker CLEAR COAT
Barentz, a global life science ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor, is excited to announce an agreement to distribute XCP Professional’s line of high-performance anti-corrosive products, including XCP Rust Blocker ORIGINAL and XCP Rust Blocker CLEAR COAT. These products create a soft, long-lasting protective barrier against the effects of rust and corrosion on any steel, metal, or alloy surface.
May 4, 2021
Barentz Expands Westcoast North American CASE Team
Barentz, a leading distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions throughout North America, is excited to welcome Brad Baumann to our expanding CASE & Plastics technical sales team as a Sales Manager covering the Westcoast.
Read MoreApril 27, 2021
Barentz Expands U.S. Plastics Team
Barentz, a leading distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions throughout North America, is excited to welcome Chip Henderson to its Plastics Team as an Account Manager covering key accounts in Michigan, Indiana, and throughout the U.S.
Read MoreApril 9, 2021
Barentz Expands Canada CASE Team
Barentz, a leading distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions throughout North America, is excited to welcome Patrick Tuck to our expanding CASE & Plastics technical sales team as an Account Manager covering the Ontario and Western Canada Region.
Read MoreApril 1, 2021
Maroon Group Rebranded to Barentz
Maroon Group (“Maroon Group”), a leading North American distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemicals, announced today that the company will be rebranded as Barentz, effective immediately. The name change follows the acquisition of Maroon Group by Barentz International (“Barentz”) in December 2020.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2021
Maroon Group Expands Eastern CASE Team
Maroon Group, a leading distributor of life science solutions and specialty chemicals throughout North America, is excited to bring Kelly Lozier to our expanding CASE & Plastics technical sales team as an Account Manager to cover the New England Region.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2021
Maroon Group acquired the Raw Materials and Specialty Chemicals distribution business of The Cary Company
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, October 14th, 2020. Barentz International ("Barentz"), a leading global distributor of life science ingredients, has entered into a definitive, written agreement to acquire Maroon Group ("Maroon"), one of North America's leading specialty distributors. Maroon operates at a broad national level in the US market as well as across Canada. The acquisition of this leading North American platform, which is expected to close this quarter, will expand Barentz' activities and is aligned with Barentz' strategy to become a global leader in the life science and broader specialty chemical industries.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2021
Maroon Group Expands Southeast CASE Team, Hires Jeff Fields
Maroon Group, a North American life science ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Fields to the position of Account Manager, covering Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2020
Maroon Group to Distribute BRB International's Line of Silicone Additives
Maroon Group, a world-class North American distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, is excited to announce a new distribution relationship with BRB International, a global manufacturer of specialty silicones and silicone additives. Effective immediately, Maroon Group will be the exclusive distributor of BRB International's Specialty Silicone materials for the CASE and Construction Market, West of the Rockies. In addition, Maroon Group has been granted non-exclusive distribution rights to BRB International's line of Silane Coupling Agents, Silane Crosslinkers, Silicone Oils, and Silicone OH Polymers.
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