| SACHEM, Inc. acquires Laporte Performance Chemicals B.V. |
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Austin, TX - December 1, 2001 - SACHEM, Inc., a leading supplier of high-purity products and services to the electronics, catalyst, and polymers markets, announced today it has acquired Laporte Performance Chemicals B.V. (LPC) (Zaltbommel, The Netherlands), a leading supplier to the starch, catalyst, and polymers markets. LPC is a world leader in the production of quaternary ammonium compounds, epichlorohydrin derivatives, and metal acetylacetonates and combines its strengths with SACHEM, a world leader in the supply of high-purity and precision products and services, including quaternary ammonium compounds, purification services, and custom syntheses. Together the "New" SACHEM provides tremendous new opportunities to satisfy customer needs through innovative technologies, expanded global customer service, and new product offerings. For customers of both companies, our customer letter announces the "New" SACHEM. For the complete press release, please click here. SACHEM, Inc., is based in Austin, Texas, and serves the high-purity requirements of its customers worldwide in the semiconductor, polymer, pharmaceutical, catalyst, and agricultural chemical markets. |