Azelis said it signed an agreement to acquire specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor Orkila. Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon, the Orkila group runs offices in 13 countries and is active in more than 30 countries in the region. Orkila serves several thousand customers across Africa and the Middle East, ranging from major multinationals to smaller local producers. Through this transaction, Azelis intends to acquire 100 percent of Orkila, with more than 220 employees joining the A...