# Zschimmer & Schwarz acquires Lexolube division of Inolex Chemical

Zschimmer & Schwarz Inc. acquired the Lexolube division of Inolex Chemical Co., expanding its specialty lubricants portfolio. The company plans to build a new $50 million facility in Gordon, Georgia, creating 75 jobs.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-01-11
- Where: Gordon, Georgia, United States
- Value: $50.0M
- Jobs: 75
- Status: announced
- Products: specialty lubricants, lubricant components
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Zschimmer & Schwarz](https://endata.com/companies/21402.md) (acquirer)
- [Inolex Chemical Co.](https://endata.com/companies/21403.md) (target)

## Sources

- [macon.com](https://www.macon.com/news/business/article125961979.html), 2017-01-11: "It will be, hopefully, second quarter 2018 when we can start production, if we can do it that quickly."

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