In September 2014, Lehmann&Voss&Co. acquired the majority shareholding in US-specialist Performance Compounding. The Hamburg-based company is further expanding its position in the important US market with this significant investment and resolutely continuing its strategy of internationalization.

At the beginning of 2013, Lehmann&Voss&Co. founded the sales company Lehvoss North America. Now the second key step in the systematic development of the US market is taking place. “The involvement in Performance Compounding is an ideal strategic addition to achieve the growth targets for our Luvocom high-performance compounds in the United States”, explained Alexander Sunder, global director of the business unit. The experienced producer, headquartered in Pawcatuck in the state of Connecticut, northwest of New York City, also develops and produces sophisticated compounds. Close cooperation has linked Lehmann&Voss&Co. with the company for two years now.

Through its new acquisition, Lehmann&Voss&Co. is aiming for continuity and reliability. The company will continue operating under the name known in the US. The long-standing managing director, Lefteris Valsamis, will now function as general manager of the new company. Valsamis and his experienced team will be contributing a well-developed level of technical expertise to the partnership. His partner Alfred Bartkiewicz has reached retirement age and will be leaving the company.