Univar Solutions Overview
- Year Founded
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1924
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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9,089
- Latest Deal Type
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Div. Recap.
- (Announced)
- Financing Rounds
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36
- Investments
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42
Univar Solutions General Information
Description
Distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients intended to serve food ingredients, beauty and personal care, pharmaceutical ingredients and finished products, chemical manufacturing and more. The company offers a range of products including acids, amines, oleochemicals, oxides, silicates and solvents, thereby helping customers and suppliers anticipate, navigate and leverage meaningful growth opportunities.
Contact Information
Website
www.univarsolutions.comCorporate Office
- 3075 Highland Parkway
- Suite 200
- Downers Grove, IL 60515
- United States
Corporate Office
- 3075 Highland Parkway
- Suite 200
- Downers Grove, IL 60515
- United States
Univar Solutions Timeline
Univar Solutions Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
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Univar Solutions Competitors (18)
One of Univar Solutions’s 18 competitors is Palmer Holland, a Corporation company based in North Olmsted, OH.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Palmer Holland | Corporation | North Olmsted, OH | ||||
| Parchem Fine and Specialty Chemicals | Corporation | New Rochelle, NY | ||||
| Alphamin | Formerly PE-Backed | Wavre, Belgium | ||||
| Kemira | Corporation | Helsinki, Finland | ||||
| Hydrite Chemical | Private Debt Financed | Brookfield, WI |
Univar Solutions Patents
Univar Solutions Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20250163308-A1 | Epoxy curative compositions and methods of using the same | Pending | 21-Nov-2023 | ||
| US-5271557-A | Method of reducing the relative humidity | Inactive | 02-Apr-1992 | ||
| CA-2093180-C | Methods and systems for gas treatment | Inactive | 02-Apr-1992 | ||
| CA-2093180-A1 | Methods and systems for gas treatment | Active | 02-Apr-1992 | ||
| US-5271467-A | For withdrawing gases and vapors from a zone in a subsurface location | Inactive | 02-Apr-1992 | B09C1/00 |
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Univar Solutions Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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Univar Solutions Investments & Acquisitions (42)
Univar Solutions’s most recent deal was a Buyout/LBO with Brad-Chem. The deal was made on 01-Feb-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad-Chem | 01-Feb-2025 | Buyout/LBO | Multi-line Chemicals | ||
| Valley (Harlingen) | 29-Feb-2024 | Buyout/LBO | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| Flochem | 05-Sep-2023 | Buyout/LBO | Distributors/Wholesale | ||
| Kale Kimya | 01-Jun-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Specialty Chemicals | ||
| ChemSol Group | 06-Feb-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Multi-line Chemicals |
Univar Solutions Exits (3)
Univar Solutions’s most recent exit was on 04-Jan-2018 from Kemetyl Nederland. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Kemetyl Nederland | 04-Jan-2018 | Completed |
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| Bodine Services of the Midwest | 01-Mar-2016 | Completed |
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| Weavertown Environmental Group | 01-Dec-2015 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
Univar Solutions Affiliates
Subsidiaries (8)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilates Merger Sub Ii | The Woodlands, TX | 2014 | |
| Vicom Distribucion Productos Quimicos | Barcelona, Spain | 1997 | |
| Sweetmix Distribuidora de Matérias Primas Industriais | Sorocaba, Brazil | 1994 | |
| Brad-Chem | Leigh, United Kingdom | 1988 | |
| ChemSol Group | Belén, Costa Rica | 1983 |
Univar Solutions FAQs
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When was Univar Solutions founded?
Univar Solutions was founded in 1924.
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Where is Univar Solutions headquartered?
Univar Solutions is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.
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What is the size of Univar Solutions?
Univar Solutions has 9,089 total employees.
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What industry is Univar Solutions in?
Univar Solutions’s primary industry is Distributors/Wholesale.
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Is Univar Solutions a private or public company?
Univar Solutions is a Private company.
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What is Univar Solutions’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Univar Solutions is .
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How much funding has Univar Solutions raised over time?
Univar Solutions has raised $3.77B.
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Who are Univar Solutions’s investors?
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Apollo Asset Management, and ACE & Company have invested in Univar Solutions.
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Who are Univar Solutions’s competitors?
Palmer Holland, Parchem Fine and Specialty Chemicals, Alphamin, Kemira, and Hydrite Chemical are some of the 18 competitors of Univar Solutions.
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