# Burgess Pigment to acquire Thiele Kaolin Company

Burgess Pigment Co. and Thiele Kaolin Company entered into a definitive agreement for Burgess Pigment to acquire Thiele. Financial terms were not disclosed. The combined business will operate as wholly owned subsidiaries under a new holding company.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-03-24
- Where: Sandersville, Georgia, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: kaolin clay, silica products, kaolin pigments, functional mineral products
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Thiele Kaolin](https://endata.com/companies/23484.md) (target)
- [Burgess Pigment](https://endata.com/companies/90994.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [pcimag.com](https://www.pcimag.com/articles/114515-burgess-pigment-to-make-acquisition), 2026-03-24: "The companies said the combination will bring together complementary product portfolios and technical capabilities, expanding offerings in kaolin pigments and functional mineral products."
- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/burgess-pigment-co-to-acquire-thiele-kaolin-company/), 2026-03-25: "Burgess Pigment Co., a leading producer of specialty kaolin pigments and functional mineral products and Thiele Kaolin Company jointly announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Burgess Pigment will acquire Thiele"
- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/topic/2641-mergers-acquisitions?page=5), 2026-04-03: "Burgess Pigment Co., supplier of specialty kaolin pigments and functional mineral products, and Thiele Kaolin Co. announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Burgess Pigment will acquire Thiele."

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