Imperial Chemical Industries Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1926

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 32,530

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Grant

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

  • Investments
  • 10

Imperial Chemical Industries General Information

Description

Manufacturer and retailer of specialty chemicals and paints based in London, United Kingdom. The company offers the production and distribution of paints, chemical products, adhesives, encapsulants, and specialty coatings to its clients in the architectural, food and beverage, personal care, textiles and footwear, paper and packaging, electronics, and construction industries in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia.

Contact Information

Website
www.ici.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 20 Manchester Square
  • London W1U 3AN
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020
Primary Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Other Industries
Other Commercial Products
Other Chemicals and Gases
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 20 Manchester Square
  • London W1U 3AN
  • England, United Kingdom
+44 020

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Imperial Chemical Industries Valuation & Funding

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Imperial Chemical Industries Comparisons

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Manufacturer and retailer of specialty chemicals and paints based in London, United Kingdom. The company offers the prod
Specialty Chemicals
London, United Kingdom
32,530 As of 2005

Essen, Germany
 

Sandefjord, Norway
 
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Imperial Chemical Industries Competitors (12)

One of Imperial Chemical Industries’s 12 competitors is Evonik Industries, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Essen, Germany.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Evonik Industries Formerly PE-Backed Essen, Germany
Jotun Private Debt Financed Sandefjord, Norway
Sika Group Corporation Baar, Switzerland
Dow Corporate Backed or Acquired Midland, MI
AkzoNobel Corporation Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Imperial Chemical Industries Patents

Imperial Chemical Industries Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
GB-0914437-D0 Granular hueing ingredient for fabric washing compositions Inactive 18-Aug-2009
US-8338550-B2 Olefin metathesis polymerisation Inactive 21-Jan-2009
US-20120022225-A1 Olefin metathesis polymerisation Active 21-Jan-2009
CA-128998-S Dip tube for paint container Inactive 13-Jun-2008
CA-128996-S Base for paint applicator system Inactive 13-Jun-2008
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Imperial Chemical Industries Investments & Acquisitions (10)

Imperial Chemical Industries’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Breeze Pharma. The deal was made on 27-Dec-2013.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Breeze Pharma 27-Dec-2013 Merger/Acquisition Pharmaceuticals
Dongsung Nsc Company 03-May-2007 Secondary Transaction - Private Multi-line Chemicals
BP (polyolester and alkyl benzene refrigeration lubricants business) 05-Jul-2006 Merger/Acquisition Specialty Chemicals
Dongsung Nsc Company 01-Nov-1998 Joint Venture Multi-line Chemicals
Quest International Nederland 08-May-1997 Merger/Acquisition Food Products
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Imperial Chemical Industries Exits (5)

Imperial Chemical Industries’s most recent exit was on 08-May-1997 from Quest International Nederland. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Quest International Nederland 08-May-1997 Completed
IACC Chemical Solutions 01-Jan-1988 Completed
  • 2 buyers
Mediplast 01-Jan-1971 Completed
Irish Fertiliser Industries (Marino Point Plant) Completed
  • 2 buyers
Nippon Polyurethane Industry Company Secondary Transaction - Private Completed
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Imperial Chemical Industries FAQs

  • When was Imperial Chemical Industries founded?

    Imperial Chemical Industries was founded in 1926.

  • Where is Imperial Chemical Industries headquartered?

    Imperial Chemical Industries is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

  • What is the size of Imperial Chemical Industries?

    Imperial Chemical Industries has 32,530 total employees.

  • What industry is Imperial Chemical Industries in?

    Imperial Chemical Industries’s primary industry is Specialty Chemicals.

  • Is Imperial Chemical Industries a private or public company?

    Imperial Chemical Industries is a Private company.

  • What is Imperial Chemical Industries’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Imperial Chemical Industries is .

  • Who are Imperial Chemical Industries’s competitors?

    Evonik Industries, Jotun, Sika Group, Dow, and AkzoNobel are some of the 12 competitors of Imperial Chemical Industries.

  • When was Imperial Chemical Industries acquired?

    Imperial Chemical Industries was acquired on 01-Jun-2018.

  • Who acquired Imperial Chemical Industries?

    Imperial Chemical Industries was acquired by AkzoNobel.

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