# Kemira acquires Norit's UK reactivation business from Purton Carbons

Kemira signed a definitive agreement to purchase Norit's UK reactivation business from Purton Carbons Limited, including a reactivation facility in Purton, UK. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2024.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-07-01
- Where: Purton, UK, United Kingdom
- Jobs: 9
- Status: announced
- Products: activated carbon, carbon reactivation services
- Sectors: [Water Treatment Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/water-treatment-equipment.md), [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Kemira Oyj](https://endata.com/companies/16014.md) (acquirer)
- [Purton Carbons Limited](https://endata.com/companies/78348.md) (target)
- [Norit](https://endata.com/companies/78349.md) (target)

## Sources

- [news.cision.com](https://news.cision.com/kemira-oyj/r/kemira-expands-its-water-treatment-offering-to-include-activated-carbon--acquiring-norit-s-uk-reacti,c4009209), 2024-07-01: "Acquiring Norit's UK carbon reactivation business bolsters our portfolio and strengthens our water treatment offering, allowing us to capitalize on a rising demand in Europe."

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