MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions Announces Acquisition of Chemical Developer HSO Herbert Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG.
HSO Herbert Schmidt GmbH & Co. KG, a privately held worldwide developer of surface treatment technology, has been bought by MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions, a global leader in chemical compounds used in surface finishing applications.
HSO, which was founded in 1936, develops and manufactures highly specialized chemicals for the surface finishing business, with a focus on plating on plastics and environmentally friendly plating techniques. The company is based in Solingen, Germany, and its products are sold in 29 different countries. HSO's product line comprises plating processes for a number of substrates, including plastics, aluminum alloys, and metals.
Experienced team that can add immediate value
“We are very excited to announce the acquisition of HSO. Their corporate values and strong commitment to technology make us very similar and compatible. This addition further supports our ongoing efforts to provide solutions which lead our customers, industry, and the markets we serve to a sustainable future.
With this combination we reconfirm our commitment to the surface finishing market and continue our strategy of continual investment to enable our customers’ enhanced competitiveness. HSO brings with it a talented and experienced team that can add immediate value to our customers,” said Richard Lynch, Senior Vice President of MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions.
Following the recent addition of Coventya to the MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions division, this purchase is another step in our commitment to invest in cutting-edge plating and surface finishing technologies, solutions, products, and services.
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