# NRC Group acquires Melrob Group Holdings, gains Evonik distribution rights

The NRC Group acquired Melrob Group Holdings Ltd. and, together with Melrob, was awarded the rights to distribute Evonik's Visiomer® methacrylate monomers throughout Europe (excluding CIS), effective October 1, 2017.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-09-22
- Where: Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: Visiomer® methacrylate monomers
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [NRC Group](https://endata.com/companies/23187.md) (acquirer)
- [Melrob Group Holdings](https://endata.com/companies/27076.md) (target)
- [Evonik Performance Materials](https://endata.com/companies/27077.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [nordmann.global](https://www.nordmann.global/en/news-events/news/with-the-acquisition-of-melrob-group-holdings-ltd-the-nrc-group-takes-over-european-distribution-of-evonik-methacrylate-monomers), 2017-09-22: "Melrob and The NRC Group have recently been awarded the rights to distribute Evonik's Visiomer®-brand products throughout Europe."

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