# Worthen Industries to acquire DSM's solar backsheet business

Royal DSM is selling its advanced solar business in backsheet products to Worthen Industries. Financial terms were not disclosed. Completion is expected mid-2021.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-03-17
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: solar backsheets
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Royal DSM](https://endata.com/companies/5677.md) (target)
- [Worthen Industries](https://endata.com/companies/45737.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [canplastics.com](https://www.canplastics.com/materials/dsm-selling-its-solar-backsheet-business-to-worthen-industries/1003455664/), 2021-03-17: "The acquisition of DSM’s business in backsheets and conductive backsheets, along with its excellent team, is a strong next step in Worthen’s strategy to serve the global PV industry."

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