PATERSON, NJ – JNS-SmithChem LLC, a full-service distributor of specialty chemicals and raw materials, announced the acquisition of Gulf Coast Chemical (GCC), based in Tampa, Florida. JNS-SmithChem reports that the acquisition will strengthen the company’s scope and sales coverage, bringing complementary product lines and shared resources to the entire JNS-Smithchem footprint.
The addition of GCC will build on the JNS-SmithChem acquisition of CheMarCo Inc. in 2021. GCC is strong in CASE (coatings, adhesives and sealants), composites, building products and a range of industries, providing synergy to further strengthen these core markets for JNS-SmithChem.