Artek Surfin and Aterian Investment Partners are pleased to announce that they have closed on their previous announced transaction whereby Artek has acquired Aterian’s shares in Galata Chemicals. Galata Chemicals is a leading supplier of plastic additives with a comprehensive portfolio of organotin heat stabilizers, mixed metal heat stabilizers, epoxidized soybean oil, bio-based plasticizers, organotin catalysts, and polymer modifiers. Lazard Middle Market advised on the transaction.
Artek to Acquire 100% Ownership in Galata Chemicals
Artek Surfin and Aterian Investment Partners, currently joint owners of Galata Chemicals, have reached a definitive agreement whereby Artek Surfin will acquire Aterian’s shares in Galata Chemicals. The transaction is expected to close in March. The company will continue to operate as it does today with the current organization in place.
Galata Chemicals Celebrates Opening of Technical Center in India
Galata Chemicals announced the grand opening of its newest Technical Center in Navi Mumbai, India. “Galata Chemicals is committed to investing in technology and bringing innovative solutions to our customers in the region,” said Steven McKeown, President and COO of Galata Chemicals.
DR. MAK JOSHI JOINS GALATA CHEMICALS
Southbury, Connecticut – Galata Chemicals, a leading global producer of additives for PVC and other specialty applications, announced the appointment of Dr. Mak Joshi as Director of New Business Development. Mak will be responsible for developing new business for the recently introduced non-phthalate, bio-based primary plasticizer, Drapex® Alpha.
GALATA CHEMICALS INTRODUCES DRAPEX® ALPHA 200C, A PRIMARY BIO-BASED PLASTICIZER FOR PVC APPLICATIONS
Southbury, CT – Galata Chemicals is pleased to introduce Drapex® Alpha 200C, the latest advancement in the Alpha series of natural oil-based primary plasticizers.
STEVEN MCKEOWN NAMED PRESIDENT AND COO OF GALATA CHEMICALS
Southbury, Connecticut – Galata Chemicals, a leading global producer of additives for PVC and other specialty applications, announced the promotion of Steven McKeown to President and Chief Operating Officer.
GALATA CHEMICALS INTRODUCES DRAPEX® ALPHA, A PRIMARY BIO-BASED PLASTICIZER FOR PVC APPLICATIONS
Southbury, CT – Galata Chemicals is pleased to introduce Drapex® Alpha, a natural oil-based primary plasticizer technology.
GEORGIA GULF, GALATA CHEMICALS COLLABORATE ON BIO-BASED VINYL MATERIALS CONTAINING DRAPEX® ALPHA PLASTICIZER
SOUTHBURY, CT and ATLANTA, GA – March 27, 2012 – Georgia Gulf Corporation (NYSE: GGC) and Galata Chemicals today announced a collaborative effort to develop a line of flexible bio-based PVC compounds containing Drapex® Alpha, a primary plasticizer produced from renewable feedstocks by Galata Chemicals.
GALATA CHEMICALS ANNOUNCES PRICE INCREASE FOR DRAPEX EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL PLASTICIZERS
Lampertheim, Germany – Continued soybean oil cost inflation, coupled with escalating non-soy expenses, has made it necessary for Galata Chemicals to announce a price increase for the company’s full range of DRAPEX® Epoxidized Soybean Oil products sold in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. These increases will be effective March 1st 2012, or as contracts allow.
GALATA CHEMICALS ANNOUNCES INCREASE IN MIXED METAL AND EPOXIDIZED SOYBEAN OIL HEAT STABILIZERS
SOUTHBURY, CT – Effective June 15, 2011, or as contract terms allow, Galata Chemicals will increase the price of its Drapex epoxidized soybean oil by up to USD 0.08 / lb in North & South America.