Lars Schneider, global president Brenntag Specialties Material Science, commented: “The acquisition of Lawrence Industries will further strengthen our specialty offering in the UK and Ireland and is perfectly in line with our strategy in Material Science. I look forward to further expanding our technical and value-added services to our top tier suppliers and valued customers with a particular focus on innovative and sustainable solutions, leveraging each other’s capabilities.”

Tamworth, Staffordshire-based Lawrence Industries supplies additives, minerals, and catalysts to a diverse range of markets across the UK and Ireland. The businesses generated sales of approximately £30 million in 2023.

“Gaining the international reach is an important next step for us as a leading distributor of specialty chemicals in the UK. Moreover, acquiring access to Brenntag’s extensive Innovation & Application Centre network enable our current and future customers to benefit from best-in-class value added services, said Charles Henn-Allen, managing director of Lawrence Industries.