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August 9, 2021
Barentz to Distribute BASF Enzymes in North American HI&I Market
Barentz, a world-class distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical solutions throughout North America, is excited to announce our relationship with BASF which covers the Lavergy® product line, a new high-performance line of enzymes for use in detergents.
Read MoreJune 30, 2021
Barentz Acquires Pestell Nutrition in North America
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, June 30, 2021 - Barentz International, a leading global life science ingredients distributor, will be expanding its activities in North America. The company proudly announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire Pestell Nutrition, a prominent distributor of feed additives, nutritional ingredients, macro and trace minerals, and pet specialty ingredients for the animal health, animal nutrition and pet food sectors across Canada and the USA.
Read MoreMay 18, 2021
Barentz to Distribute XCP Professional Rust Blocker ORIGINAL and Rust Blocker CLEAR COAT
Barentz, a global life science ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor, is excited to announce an agreement to distribute XCP Professional’s line of high-performance anti-corrosive products, including XCP Rust Blocker ORIGINAL and XCP Rust Blocker CLEAR COAT. These products create a soft, long-lasting protective barrier against the effects of rust and corrosion on any steel, metal, or alloy surface.
April 1, 2021
Maroon Group Rebranded to Barentz
Maroon Group (“Maroon Group”), a leading North American distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemicals, announced today that the company will be rebranded as Barentz, effective immediately. The name change follows the acquisition of Maroon Group by Barentz International (“Barentz”) in December 2020.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2021
Maroon Group acquired the Raw Materials and Specialty Chemicals distribution business of The Cary Company
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, October 14th, 2020. Barentz International ("Barentz"), a leading global distributor of life science ingredients, has entered into a definitive, written agreement to acquire Maroon Group ("Maroon"), one of North America's leading specialty distributors. Maroon operates at a broad national level in the US market as well as across Canada. The acquisition of this leading North American platform, which is expected to close this quarter, will expand Barentz' activities and is aligned with Barentz' strategy to become a global leader in the life science and broader specialty chemical industries.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2020
Barentz To Acquire Maroon Group
Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, October 14th, 2020. Barentz International ("Barentz"), a leading global distributor of life science ingredients, has entered into a definitive, written agreement to acquire Maroon Group ("Maroon"), one of North America's leading specialty distributors. Maroon operates at a broad national level in the US market as well as across Canada. The acquisition of this leading North American platform, which is expected to close this quarter, will expand Barentz' activities and is aligned with Barentz' strategy to become a global leader in the life science and broader specialty chemical industries.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2020
Maroon Group Hires Beth Campbell as U.S. Human Resources Manager
Maroon Group, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients across North America, is excited to announce the appointment of Beth Campbell as Human Resources Manager for the U.S.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2020
Maroon Group Acquires Holland Chemicals
Maroon Group LLC announced today that it has acquired Holland Chemicals, a value-added distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients to the personal care, household & industrial cleaning, food, and industrial markets. Holland Chemicals' management team, led by Jonathon Rhodes, will continue to actively manage the business on a day-to-day basis. The addition of Holland Chemicals marks a continuation of Maroon Group's strategy of supporting customers and principal suppliers through industry-focused sales and technical teams throughout North America.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2020
Cambrian Solutions, A Maroon Group Company, Strengthens Biotechnology Portfolio Distribution Across Canada
Novozymes and Maroon Group (J. Tech Sales) have enjoyed a strong partnership since 2006. Maroon Group is the sole distributor for multiple segments for Novozymes in the U.S. and Canada: I&I Laundry, I&I Dishwash, Consumer Laundry, Consumer Dishwash, Surgical Equipment Cleaning, Wastewater Treatment, Textile and Oil & Gas.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2020
Maroon Group Promotes Melissa McLemore to Warehouse Supervisor
We are very proud to announce that Melissa McLemore has transitioned into an expanded role as Warehouse Supervisor, Avon. Melissa has been with Maroon Group for 17 years working synergistically with our internal teams and outside service partners to consistently deliver quality shipments that are on time and in full.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2020
Maroon Group Earns Silver Level Recognition from EcoVadis
Maroon Group, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients across North America, is proud to announce that it has again been granted Silver Level recognition from EcoVadis for it EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. This is the third consecutive year in which Maroon Group has received EcoVadis certification for taking a proactive role in addressing Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2020
Maroon Group Becomes Certified Member of RSPO
Maroon Group, a world-class distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in Personal Care, Life Science, Nutraceutical, Electronics, and HI&I markets across North America, is excited to announce that we are now a certified member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).
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