# Nagase America acquires Fitz Chem Corporation

Nagase America, a subsidiary of NAGASE Group, acquired US-based specialty chemicals distributor Fitz Chem Corporation. Fitz Chem will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary under the name Fitz Chem LLC.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-08-23
- Where: United States
- Status: completed
- Products: specialty chemicals
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Nagase America](https://endata.com/companies/26487.md) (acquirer)
- [Fitz Chem Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/26488.md) (target)
- [NAGASE Group](https://endata.com/companies/26489.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nagase-expands-us-specialty-chemicals-reach-with-acquisition-of-fitz-chem-corporation-300507861.html), 2017-08-23: "Nagase America announced today that it has acquired US-based specialty chemicals distributor Fitz Chem Corporation."
- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/topic/2641-mergers-acquisitions?page=44), 2017-09-27: "Nagase America recently announced that it has acquired US-based specialty chemicals distributor Fitz Chem Corp."

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