SPARTANBURG, SC – Milliken & Co., a supplier of polymer-bound colorants and additives, has acquired Keystone Aniline Corp., a global leader in dyes, pigments, pigment dispersions and polymers, headquartered in Chicago. This move joins two successful organizations with complementary expertise and capabilities to offer customers a broader array of advanced colorant solutions, technologies and services. Customers will see enhanced reliability of supply through Milliken’s acquisition of Keystone’s multiple facilities around the world.
“This acquisition has far-reaching benefits for everyone involved,” said Russ Rudolph, Vice President, Performance Colorants & Ingredients for Milliken. “Our combined customers win through greater availability of proven colorant technologies and resources that can help them penetrate and grow new markets to gain a competitive advantage. Our suppliers can expect new opportunities that will allow them to play a greater role in serving our expanded organization. From a business perspective, we look forward to accelerating our growth and creating greater value.”