International Specialty Products Buys Biocides Business
In the transaction, ISP acquired Bode’s range
of industrial biocide products for the metalworking fluids, paints and
coatings, and building and construction markets. Bode Chemie will continue its
hygiene and disinfectants business.
The acquisition of Bode’s biocides business expands ISP’s existing
biocides portfolio and follows the acquisitions of Progiven S.A.S. and the
biocides assets of Milker & Grüning GmbH during 2006 and Biochema in 2004.
In addition, ISP continues to make investments to support its key products for
the purposes of complying with the European Biocidal Products Directive.