Heubach Group and SK Capital Partners close acquisition of Clariant Pigments

The leading global producer of pigments, Heubach Group, and the private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors, SK Capital Partners, announced the completion of the acquisition of Clariant’s global colourants business (Clariant Pigments). The combined business will operate under the Heubach brand, creating a global pigment technology and industry leader.

The newly combined Heubach Group is a leading global provider of comprehensive colour solutions, supplying a broad portfolio of organic, inorganic, and anti-corrosive pigments, pigment preparations, dyes, colourants and specialty materials. The Company is a technological and quality leader and operates its global business from 19 manufacturing facilities across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa, employing approximately 3,000 people. The headquarters of the Heubach Group will be established in Vienna, Austria.

“The new Heubach is a world-class organization with great talent, technology and assets. For us, product excellence and sustainability are core. We are well-positioned to create significant value for our customers and business partners across the many industries we serve”, Johann Heubach, of the Heubach Group, stated.

“The combination of Heubach and Clariant Pigments creates an industry leader committed to the highest standards in manufacturing, quality and service. We look forward to supporting management in the growth and improvement of the Company by investing into talent, innovation and market expansion”, Aaron Davenport, of SK Capital, added.