Kemira has further expanded its presence in North America by acquiring the United States based coagulant producer Eaglebrook International Group, Ltd. Eaglebrook is one of the leading manufacturers of iron and aluminium based coagulants in North America. Eaglebrook's net sales amount to approximately USD 65 million.
Eaglebrook International Group, Ltd. supplies a full range of iron and aluminium coagulants to wastewater and potable water markets in North America, which further strengthens Kemira's core competences in the water treatment business in North America. Eaglebrook's range of coagulant products consists of iron products, aluminium products, polyaluminium chloride products, sodium aluminate products and polymers. The company headquarters are in Matteson, Illinois and there are several other facilities in both the United States i.e. Schererville (IN), Euclid (OH), Pearlington (MS), Edgemoor (DE) and in Canada in Brantford (ON), Ottawa (ON), and Varennes (QU).
"Together the United States and Canada form the world's largest market for water treatment chemicals and by this acquisition we prove our strong commitment to being part of the development of water treatment activities in North America" says Lennart Johansson, President, Kemira Kemwater.
The acquisition of Eaglebrook International Group, Ltd. is carried out through Kemiron Companies, Inc., which is a 60% owned subsidiary of Kemira. Kemiron ranks as a leading producer and marketer of iron and aluminium coagulants in the United States. Kemiron's net sales amount to approximately USD 100 million.
"The new combined company, with revenues over USD 165 million and nearly 500 employees, provides an opportunity to better serve our customers both regionally and across North America through a broader product line and an expanded distribution network." says Lawrence Hjersted, CEO, Kemiron.
Kemira is a leading global supplier of coagulants for water treatment and provides solutions for municipal water treatment and the management of industrial wastewater and sludge treatment. Kemira's water treatment business has net sales of EUR 270 million, engages in the production and marketing of water treatment chemicals in 30 countries, and employs approximately 1,200 people.
For further information, please contact:
Lennart Johansson, President
Kemira Kemwater Tel. no. +46 42 17 11 04
Lawrence Hjersted, CEO
Kemiron Tel. no. +1 863 533 5990
Ron Tenny, CEO,
Eaglebrook International Group, Ltd. Tel. no. +1 708 747 5038
Timo Leppä
Executive Vice President, Communications
Kemira Oyj Tel. +358 (0)10 8611
Sami Koski, Group General Counsel,
Secretary to the board of directors
Kemira Oyj Tel. +358 (0)10 8611