TORONTO (Tx21.Com.Cn news)--Brenntag has acquired the chemical distribution assets of Argentina’s Inquimex, the Germany-based international distributor said on Friday.

Inquimex was a leading distributor of polyurethanes and industrial chemicals in Argentina, Brenntag said.

“Together with Inquimex we broaden our existing product portfolio, our services and our know-how in the polyurethanes, personal care, paints and coatings market,” said Peter Staartjes, Brenntag’s president in Latin America.

“Through this acquisition, we will be a very attractive partner for customers and suppliers in an important economy of Latin America,” he added.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

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