Solenis

Active Multiple Consumer / Industrials Consumer / Chemicals

Diversified leader in sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries

Company Overview

  • Solenis, founded in 1907, supplies innovative specialty chemicals and services for process, functional and water treatment applications
  • Solenis operates in five primary segments: Consumer Solutions, Institutional Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Food and Beverage, and Pool Solutions.

Transaction Description

  • Acquired Solenis from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and BASF in November 2021
  • As part of the acquisition, Sigura Water, an existing Platinum portfolio company, merged with Solenis

M&A Activity

  • Completed seven add-on acquisitions, including Diversey Holdings for $4.6B in July 2023

2475 Pinnacle Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803 United States

www.solenis.com

71

Manufacturing Facilities

130

Global Footprint Countries

15K+

Employees
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