# Ege Kimya acquires Venator's dryer business unit

Turkish chemical producer Ege Kimya acquired the dryer (siccative) division of UK-based Venator, including all brands, formulations, and intellectual property rights. The acquisition positions Ege Kimya among leading suppliers of metal-based chemicals for the paint and coatings industry.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-09-17
- Where: United Kingdom
- Status: completed
- Products: dryers (siccatives), metal-based chemicals for paints and coatings, Nueodex, Durham, DryCoat
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Venator Group](https://endata.com/companies/70299.md) (target)
- [Ege Kimya](https://endata.com/companies/87719.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [bazaartimes.com](https://bazaartimes.com/ege-kimya-acquires-uk-based-venators-dryer-business/), 2025-09-17: "By taking on Venator's long-standing legacy, we have strengthened our position in the sector."

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