# Sioen completes acquisition of ISL-Chemie

European Master Batch N.V., part of Sioen Industries Group, has completed the acquisition of ISL-Chemie, a German producer of pigment pastes for PU applications and in-mould coatings, strengthening Sioen's position in the pigment pastes market.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-09
- Where: Kürten, Germany, Germany
- Jobs: 80
- Status: completed
- Products: pigment pastes, in-mould coatings
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Sioen Industries](https://endata.com/companies/20573.md) (acquirer)
- [Berlac Group](https://endata.com/companies/71008.md) (partner)
- [European Master Batch](https://endata.com/companies/89548.md) (acquirer)
- [ISL-Chemie](https://endata.com/companies/89549.md) (target)

## Sources

- [sioenchemicals.com](https://sioenchemicals.com/en/news/sioen-completes-strategic-acquisition-of-isl-chemie), 2026-01-09: "Through this acquisition, Sioen strengthens its position in the pigment pastes market and creates additional opportunities for sustainable growth and innovation."
- [european-coatings.com](https://www.european-coatings.com/news/markets-companies/berlac-group-divests-isl-chemie-to-sioen-industries/), 2026-02-05: "The Berlac Group has officially sold its subsidiary ISL-Chemie to Sioen Industries, marking a significant step in the consolidation of the European coatings and pigment sector."

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