England-based plastics distributor Distrupol, so far an affiliate of GPD Cos., will be sold to Omya, a Swiss producer of essential minerals and polymer distributor.
GPD said it entered into a definitive agreement for the sale, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025. GPD acquired the European plastics distributor from chemicals distribution firm Univar Solutions in 2021. GPD also owns Nexeo Plastics of The Woodlands, Texas.
Distrupol, based in Chertsey, has served a wide range of markets, including consumer, medical, automotive and electrical for more than 60 years.
It sells more than 4,000 grades of material to more than 1,300 customers in 13 countries. Its portfolio includes sustainably derived solutions that reduce environmental impact. The firm currently distributes resins and compounds from 22 suppliers, including world-leading producers such as Celanese, Ineos, Chi Mei, and Versalis. Distrupol’s managing director Richard Orme won the Plastics industry Ambassador Award 2024.
Over the last three years, Distrupol acquired Baritec AB and Lautrup Chemical in the Nordic region and expanded its operations into Germany, France, Spain, and Italy, adding to its presence in the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, Benelux, and Egypt.
"GPD is pleased with the tremendous success Distrupol has achieved under our ownership,” said Kurt Schuering, CEO of GPD. “We believe that Omya offers a great home for Distrupol’s long-term future and wish the team continued success.”
Besides distribution, Omya also produces additives based on calcium carbonate for virgin and recycled plastics. It has over 160 plants in 50 countries.
The terms of the deal were not disclosed.