M&A Deal Summary

DuBois Chemicals Acquires Blue Star Lubrication Technology

On June 26, 2017, DuBois Chemicals acquired chemicals company Blue Star Lubrication Technology

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DuBois Chemicals’ 6th transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is DuBois Chemicals’ 9th transaction in the United States.
  • This is DuBois Chemicals’ 2nd transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-06-26
Target Blue Star Lubrication Technology
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) DuBois Chemicals
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Blue Star Lubrication Technology

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Blue Star Lubrication Technology LLC serves the needs of the general manufacturing, steel, cement, mining and automotive industries. The company provides customers with high performance industrial lubricants i.e. specialty greases and gear oils, along with many other specialty lubricants and metalworking fluids that include forming fluids, rust preventive solutions, and straight oils. Blue Star combines top quality products with experienced technical support to customers throughout the United States and Canada.

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Buyer

DuBois Chemicals

Sharonville, Ohio, United States
Category Company
Founded 1920
Sector Chemicals
DESCRIPTION

DuBois Chemicals is a chemical maker whose products are used for cleaning in a wide variety of industries. DuBois prides itself on high-quality solutions that improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and perform to the most demanding standards. DuBois Chemicals was founded in 1920 and is based in Sharonville, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 9 of 12
Sector (Chemicals) 6 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 10
State (Illinois) 2 of 3
Country (United States) 9 of 12
Year (2017) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-01-15 Lynx Enterprises

Hamilton, Ohio, United States

Lynx Enterprises is an elite manufacturer of specialty cleaners and metal finishing solutions serving manufacturing customers in the Midwest. Lynx innovative dispensing and application methods provided unique value adding differentiation which enhances customers’ operations.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-17 BHS Specialty Chemicals

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

BHS Specialty Chemicals LLC (formerly BHS Marketing LLC) is a manufacturer, blender and distributor of specialty chemicals with facilities in Salt Lake City, UT, Nampa, ID and Fort Lupton, CO. BHS primarily serves the food processing and water treatment industries.

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