IMCD to acquire Merit Solution to boost business
Last update on Jul 6, 2026
IMCD N.V. announces it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Merit Solution Co., Ltd, a distributor of additives serving the plastics and compounding industry in Thailand.
Merit Solution serves a diverse range of applications, including plastics, construction, and adhesives.
Transaction expected to close in Q3 2026
Merit Solution will bring in a team of 24 employees and is operated from its offices and laboratory in Bangkok. The company generated revenues of approximately THB 406 million (~EUR 10.7 million) in 2025.
Pichit Pornthanalert, managing director, IMCD Thailand, commented, “The acquisition will strengthen IMCD’s position as a comprehensive solution provider for the plastics and compounding market in Thailand and Southeast Asia. We are excited to gain scale, welcome a talented team and deepen our supplier and customer relationships.”
The management team of Merit Solution added, “Combining Merit Solution's plastic additives expertise with IMCD's existing portfolio allows us to offer a truly holistic solution platform to compounders and converters. With a broader product range and a strengthened local presence, we are now better equipped to support our customers in enhancing product performance, processing efficiency and durability, and offering more sustainable solutions.”
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
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