Becker Underwood - Ownership and Business Overview

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Becker Underwood Ownership

Who owns Becker Underwood?

Becker Underwood is owned by BASF SE. It was acquired on November 28, 2012.

Was Becker Underwood formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Becker Underwood was formerly owned by 5 private investors.

Becker Underwood Business Overview

Where is Becker Underwood headquartered?

Becker Underwood is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.

What sector is Becker Underwood in?

Becker Underwood is a chemicals company.

When was Becker Underwood founded?

Becker Underwood was founded in 1982.

Chemicals M&A Summary in 2012

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Becker Underwood, Inc.

801 Dayton Avenue,
Ames, Iowa 50010
United States,
(800) 232-5907
www.beckerunderwood.com

Becker Underwood is a manufacturer of environmentally-friendly, specialty chemical products for the amenity turf, lawn care, aquatics, seed, and landscaping markets.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Chemicals

Established

1982

Subsidiary of

BASF

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