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Univar to Acquire Basic Chemical Solutions

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Univar Inc. and Basic Chemical Solutions, L.L.C. (BCS), a global distributor and trader of commodity chemicals, announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Univar to acquire BCS. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2011.      BCS has a worldwide infrastructure with 29 offices in 15 countries, and another 46 owned or contracted chemical terminal locations. In 2009, BCS had sales of $889 million.      The acquisition will enhance Univar’s ability to prov...

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