# Azelis acquires Chemiplas Agencies to expand in Asia Pacific

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Chemiplas Agencies, a distributor of specialty chemicals and plastic raw materials in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The acquisition strengthens Azelis' lateral value chain and market coverage in the region.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-12-05
- Where: Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: specialty chemicals, plastic raw materials, ingredients
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Azelis](https://endata.com/companies/6509.md) (acquirer)
- [Chemiplas Agencies](https://endata.com/companies/67094.md) (target)

## Sources

- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/azelis-strengthens-asia-pacific-footprint-with-acquisition-of-chemiplas-agencies-ltd/), 2022-12-05: "This acquisition is another illustration of our strong commitment to continued growth in the Asia Pacific region and is an important milestone in our strategic vision of becoming a market leader in Australia and New Zealand."

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