PQ acquires Swiss specialty silicates producer vanBaerle

vanBaerle is a leading manufacturer of high-grade silicates

PQ, a leading global producer of silicates, silicas and derivative products, announced that it has acquired the specialty silicate business of the vanBaerle Group.

Headquartered in Münchenstein, Switzerland, vanBaerle is a leading manufacturer of high-grade silicates, serving customers across Europe, America, Africa, and Asia. For over 100 years, vanBaerle has delivered specialty technology and products and today, is a partner-of-choice in tailored silicates for industrial welding processes.

“vanBaerle is an important addition to our PQ network,” said Al Beninati, CEO of PQ. “This acquisition allows us to expand our specialty silicate product and service offerings, reach new customers, and accelerate our growth. We are excited to bring vanBaerle’s customized solutions into the PQ silicate network and expect to bring additional value to the combined customer base.”

“Over the next year, the vanBaerle team will be working closely with PQ to ensure that our long-term customers continue to be supplied with high-quality silicate products,” said vanBaerle CEO Daniel Schenk. He continued “The sale of the specialty silicate business allows my team to focus on the Organo Mineral Binder, an all-around binder system for completely biocide-free paints and coatings.”

Beninati concluded: “Like PQ, vanBaerle has a long history of innovation, quality, service, and sustainability. We look forward to continuing to deliver on our shared commitment to excellence in this new chapter.”