DKSH has closed an agreement to acquire Gale & Cosm, an Italy-based specialty chemicals distributor for the personal care industry.
The deal strengthens DKSH Performance Materials’ Life Science business in Italy and adds formulation and laboratory capabilities.
The acquired business brings complementary raw materials, in-house own brands and an additional innovation centre to DKSH’s European
Alfredo Radice, Founder and Managing Director of Gale & Cosm, commented: “After more than 25 years of building Gale & Cosm into a globally active ingredients business, this transaction represents the natural next step. DKSH provides the platform and resources to continue scaling our personal care offering.”
Natale Capri, Head Business Unit Performance Materials at DKSH, said: “We are delighted to welcome Gale & Cosm to DKSH. Their deep expertise in cosmetics raw materials, innovative formulations, and global market reach will enhance our capabilities for the European personal care industry. We look forward to growing the business together across Europe and beyond.”
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