Mr. Ruan Weixiang, the chairman of the Lonsheng Group and DyStar is pleased to announce that DyStar has acquired Lenmar Chemical Corporation of Dalton, Georgia.
For over 30 years, Lenmar has very successfully manufactured specialty chemical products to service the Textile and Carpet, Fiber processing, Laminate floor, Water treatment, Oil and Agriculture Industries.
The acquisition combines the strengths of DyStar North America and Lenmar, by leveraging DyStar’s strong regional network in the Americas and global reach and Lenmar’s diversified product portfolio and technical expertise. In addition, the customers of each company will benefit with new products and services.
“Lenmar’s management has been very successful in transforming and diversifying their business over the last 3 years” commented Ron Pedemonte, President of DyStar Americas.
He continued: “The acquisition of Lenmar and their manufacturing capabilities accelerates our strategy to strengthen and expand our textile and non-textile chemical business in the Americas.”
Lenmar’s customer base is predominately in the Southeast of the United States. DyStar will expand Lenmar’s products and technology to a national and global level.
The combined business of DyStar L.P. and Lenmar will operate chemical manufacturing and distribution sites in Reidsville, NC and Dalton, Georgia with more than 50,000 tons of annual capacity.
About DyStar
DyStar, with a heritage of over 100 years of both product and application innovation, was founded in 1995 as a coloration specialist for the textile and leather industries. Since then, the company has transformed itself into a solution provider, offering customers a complete range of colorants, auxiliaries and services.
The DyStar Group has offices, competence centers, agencies and production plants in over 50 countries to ensure expertise is both global and local for brands & retailers, mills and dye-houses.
About Lenmar
Lenmar was founded in March 1981 by the principal owners and founders Charles R. (Bob) and Jamie E. (Jim) Price Sr. Lenmar began servicing primarily the carpet industry in its hometown of Dalton, Georgia.
Today, Lenmar has expanded their product offering to service the Paper, Laminate Floor, Water Treatment, Oil and Agricultural industries. Lenmar manufactures its products at the Dalton facility. Lenmar has a strong technical team of chemists and technicians to service existing products and develop new products.
