# Azelis acquires distribution activities of MK Ingredients & Specialties in India

Azelis acquired 100% of the distribution activities of MK Ingredients & Specialties and SSD Industries in India, strengthening its Food & Health business.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-03-01
- Where: India, India
- Status: completed
- Products: food ingredients, paints and coatings, industrial chemicals
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Azelis](https://endata.com/companies/6509.md) (acquirer)
- [MK Ingredients & Specialties](https://endata.com/companies/37705.md) (target)
- [SSD Industries](https://endata.com/companies/37706.md) (target)
- [MK Ingredients](https://endata.com/companies/37962.md) (target)

## Sources

- [drinkpreneur.com](https://www.drinkpreneur.com/beverage-industry-news/markets/azelis-strengthens-its-position-in-the-indian-food-segment/), 2019-03-01: "MK and Azelis India have a solid and highly compatible supplier mix and this acquisition will help increase the value Azelis can bring to our customers and principals."
- [dairyreporter.com](https://www.dairyreporter.com/Article/2019/03/12/Azelis-completes-two-acquisitions/), 2019-03-12: "MK and Azelis India have a solid and highly compatible supplier mix and this acquisition will help increase the value Azelis can bring to our customers and principals."

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