# Azelis acquires 90% of South Africa's Umongo

Azelis, a global specialty chemical distributor, announced the acquisition of 90% of Umongo, a lubricants and metalworking fluids distributor in South Africa. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2021.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-10-22
- Where: Durban, South Africa
- Status: announced
- Products: lubricants, metalworking fluids
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Azelis](https://endata.com/companies/6509.md) (acquirer)
- [Omnia Group](https://endata.com/companies/42214.md) (partner)
- [Umongo](https://endata.com/companies/58634.md) (target)

## Sources

- [fuelsandlubes.com](https://www.fuelsandlubes.com/azelis-acquires-south-africas-umongo/), 2021-10-22: "The acquisition of Umongo is another demonstration of our commitment to strengthen our lateral value chain, as well our footprint in Africa."

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