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Solenis to Acquire the Paper Business of ChemSystems

March 2, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) — Effective February 28, 2020, Solenis signed an agreement to acquire the paper business of ChemSystems, a division of AECI Ltd. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2020.

Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, ChemSystems produces and supplies specialized chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, paper and tissue manufacturing industries in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Until this acquisition, the business was Solenis' pulp and paper specialty chemical distributor in Africa.

"This is an excellent opportunity to continue to consolidate our channel to market after the recent successful merger of BASF's Paper and Water Chemicals business with Solenis," said John Panichella, president and CEO, Solenis. "We have had an exceptional working relationship with ChemSystems for many years and this acquisition will allow Solenis to directly provide value to pulp, paper and tissue markets in South Africa."

Mark Dytor, chief executive, AECI added, "Through ChemSystems, we have partnered with South Africa's pulp and paper customers for many years. Excellent relationships have been developed and I am certain that these will be enhanced further by Solenis."

<div class="line">&nbsp;</div> <h2>About Solenis</h2> <p>Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company&rsquo;s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row.</p> <p>For additional information about Solenis, please visit <a href="/en/">www.solenis.com</a> or follow us on social media.</p>

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Gillian (Gill) Davies

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