# AXEL Plastics acquires TBF Environmental

AXEL Plastics Research Laboratories acquired TBF Environmental, a Canadian manufacturer of VOC-compliant, HAPs-free solvents. The acquisition expands AXEL's reach into new markets and applications.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-05-18
- Where: Canada
- Status: completed
- Products: VOC-compliant solvents, HAPs-free solvents
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [AXEL Plastics Research Laboratories](https://endata.com/companies/24762.md) (acquirer)
- [TBF Environmental](https://endata.com/companies/92000.md) (target)

## Sources

- [axelplastics.com](https://axelplastics.com/axel-acquires-voc-compliant-solvent-manufacturer-tbf-environmental/), 2026-05-18: "The acquisition of TBF Environmental marks an exciting milestone for AXEL and an important step in our continued growth."

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