Acquisition of Geniechem Ltd & Geniechem (Europe)Ltd

North West based Richard Baker Harrison Ltd (RBH), a market leader in the supply of speciality functional materials, additives and chemicals to the polymer and related industry, has announced the acquisition of privately owned Geniechem Ltd & Geniechem (Europe)Ltd, adding expertise in the CASE and high-end composite sectors to their extensive portfolio of products. 

Geniechem will be an independent member of RBH Group. It will retain the experience and drive of Martin Kaufman in a wider capacity, underlining the commitment of both organisations to create added value for customers and stakeholders. 

RBH has a long history of growth and investment in people, products and principals within the chemical distribution sector. The decision to include Geniechem into the family of RBH companies, represents an important strategic investment for RBH as they continue to broaden their portfolio of products and resources to support customers and principals further.  

Said Martin Kaufman, Owner of Geniechem Ltd & Geniechem (Europe) Ltd “We are very excited by RBH’s acquisition and the opportunity it creates to deliver on our customers’ requirements. I am delighted to be part of a team whose entrepreneurial spirit and ambitions for the future will enable us to work together in offering a wider portfolio of materials and more efficient supply chains” 

Martin Cicognani, Managing Director of RBH said, “This investment provides us with a wider scope for future-focused development and a strong customer base for our products and services that will help to inspire change across our specialist markets. We are excited to launch Geniechem as part of the RBH Group and look forward to its immediate contributions to our success together.”