ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arclin, a chemistry-based manufacturer of polymer technologies and engineered products for numerous industrial applications including building products, agriculture, transportation infrastructure, weather & fire protection and other industries, announced today that it has completed the purchase of Belle Chemical Company, a leading producer of methylamines and derivatives located in Belle, WV. The plant has approximately 60 employees.
Acquisition of Belle Chemical expands Arclin's capabilities in North America and is viewed as a key step in the company's strategy toward expanding its product presence into markets that are adjacent to its core chemistries and business. "The addition of the Belle Chemical business, which is operated by a great team in West Virginia, is an exciting opportunity for Arclin," said Bradley Bolduc, President & CEO of Arclin. Bolduc continued that "Arclin has a strategy to diversify our product offerings into markets that are related to our core chemical competencies. The addition of the Belle Chemical business will provide further diversification into water treatment, health care, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, oil & gas, and electronics, all areas we are excited about in the future."
Arclin Acquires Belle Chemical Company, a leading producer of methylamines and derivatives, located in West Virginia.
"The sale of the Belle Chemical Company to Arclin was a logical next step for the business as Belle Chemical Company transitions to a growth company," said Belle Chemical Company Plant Manager Alicha Hunt. "Belle's customers will benefit from Arclin's breadth of expertise in chemical manufacture and distribution and interest in rapid deployment of resources in support of the growth strategy," she said.
Transition efforts are well underway and Arclin anticipates a smooth transition for existing Belle Chemical Company customers. The company began operating as Arclin Amines in September.
Arclin is a leading provider of chemistry-based polymer technologies and engineered products for numerous industrial applications including building products, agriculture, transportation infrastructure, chemical intermediates, and other industries. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. Arclin has offices and manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada and manufactures for customers worldwide. More information at www.arclin.com.
Belle Chemical Company is proudly located in Belle, West Virginia. We are a key producer of methylamines—monomethylamine (MMA), dimethylamine (DMA) and trimethylamine (TMA)—and the sole North American producer of methylamides—dimethylformamide (DMF) and dimethylacetamide (DMAc). Found in a wide array of industries, from agriculture to electronics, our chemical intermediates help create many products used across the globe every day.
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At Belle Chemical, we have a commitment to our community, and our employees with sustainability and safety are at the forefront of our operations. Our employees adhere to a commitment to safety standards and training in environmental, health and safety management. From our onsite recycling program to our strong relationships with emergency providers, Belle strives to ensure safety is at the forefront of what we do.
Our talented team is the backbone of Belle Chemical Company. Through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefit programs, and opportunities for personal and professional development, we're able to reward our employees for the incredible work they do for our customers, team, shareholders, and the Belle community.
We're working to reduce our environmental impact, helping to create a greener, cleaner, and leaner chemical manufacturing process. Of the 180 million products we've produced, only 300 pounds have turned to waste.
Whether it's teaching students science through STEM-demonstrations, partnering with non-profits on workforce development initiatives or our employees donating their time, Belle Chemical cares. We partner with over 20 community partners annually to provide resources in the community of Belle and Kanawha County.
A major raw material for water treatment, agricultural chemicals, oil and gas, personal care and many other applications.
An amine derivative essential to electronics, pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing and many other applications.
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