Barentz Acquires Chemcel and Launches Barentz Mexico

Barentz International, a leading global life science ingredients distributor, announced today that it has acquired certain assets of Chemcel, S.A. de C.V. (the “Business”), a value-add distributor of specialty ingredients into the Mexican pharmaceutical and nutrition markets.  

Through its technical sales team, in-house formulary capabilities, and a product portfolio focused on specialty excipients, the Business provides the natural platform to further expand into the Mexican market as Barentz Mexico. The team will continue to be led by Julio Rendon and the headquarters will remain in Mexico City. 

Highlights:

• The acquisition strengthens Barentz’ existing presence in Latin America and establishes a growth platform within Mexico’s attractive Life Science markets.
• Opportunity for further expansion through strategic principal relationships.
• In-house laboratory & technical service team dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry is very meaningful and complementary to Barentz’ global network of more than 30 laboratories across 4 continents.
• The addition of a talented team that will remain focused on the Mexican pharmaceutical and nutrition markets and continue to provide customers & suppliers with differentiated service and support.