# Solvay completes acquisition of Bayer's global seed coatings business

Solvay completed the acquisition of Bayer's global seed coatings business, including facilities in Méréville, France, and tolling operations in the U.S. and Brazil. The deal strengthens Solvay's seed care portfolio.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-07-01
- Where: Méréville, France, France
- Jobs: 36
- Status: completed
- Products: seed coatings, seed enhancement products
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Solvay](https://endata.com/companies/1830.md) (acquirer)
- [Bayer](https://endata.com/companies/2148.md) (target)

## Sources

- [solvay.com](https://www.solvay.com/en/news/solvay-completes-acquisition-bayers-global-seed-coatings-business), 2021-07-01: "This acquisition continues Solvay's strategy to strengthen our range of sustainable, bio-based solutions for agricultural customers, fully aligned to our G.R.O.W. strategy."

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