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IMCD Acquires Kuni Chemical

IMCD announces that IMCD Japan had acquired 100% of the shares of specialty distribution company Kuni Chemical.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World, Coatings World and Ink World Magazine

IMCD announced that IMCD Japan had acquired 100% of the shares of specialty distribution company Kuni Chemical.

Since its establishment in 1997, Kuni Chemical specializes in industrial applications ranging from coatings and construction to automotive and packaging materials.

“IMCD Japan was established as a greenfield in 2016, and this acquisition marks a major milestone as we continue to grow in the country,” commented Shunsaku Kubo, managing director of IMCD Japan.

“Kuni Chemical adds a new business segment to IMCD with an entry into the Japanese coatings and construction markets and also complements the portfolio of our Advanced Materials business,” added Kubo.

“We are delighted to join IMCD as we see a good fit between our culture and business model. I’m confident our customers and partners will benefit from IMCD’s global network and expertise,” noted Kengo Matsubara, president of Kuni Chemical. 

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