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BASF Completes Divestiture of Paper Hydrous Kaolin Business to Imerys

BASF will continue to manufacture PHK products to Imerys for a limited duration.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

BASF has closed the previously announced transaction to divest its global paper hydrous kaolin (PHK) business to Imerys. Under a tolling agreement of limited duration, BASF will continue to manufacture and supply PHK products to Imerys to enable a smooth transition for customers. Included in the transaction is a kaolin milling facility in Wilkinson County, GA referred to as the “Gibraltar mill.”   BASF will continue to own and operate its other assets in Georgia, USA including kaolin reserves,...

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