Multisorb Technologies acquires Silgel Packaging

Multisorb Technologies International, provider of active packaging technologies, has announced that it has acquired Telford, UK-based Silgel Packaging Ltd, a subsidiary of AMCOL Minerals Europe Ltd (AME) and AMCOL International located in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

The strategic purchase of Silgel bolsters Multisorb’s suite of advanced active packaging capabilities and provides greater support to customers globally. Silgel’s talented pool of twenty-five people brings a strong repository of technical expertise and knowledge, which will greatly augment the development of innovative moisture management solutions, according to a statement.

Mark Celmer, president and CEO of Multisorb Technologies, said, ‘Multisorb’s acquisition of Silgel is another important milestone in our long-term strategy to grow our business and broaden our product and service offerings globally. It will allow us to better serve our customers worldwide, particularly in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.’

Dr John Waddicor, previously managing director at AME, is joining Multisorb as the new managing director of the combined Silgel and Multisorb’s UK facilities. Bringing almost twenty years of experience in the chemical industry to his new position, Dr Waddicor is looking to leverage his expertise to further Multisorb’s reputation as the worldwide leader in active packaging technologies.

‘Integrating Multisorb and Silgel into one organization provides the operational and business development expertise necessary to accelerate growth and innovation in active packaging technologies, particularly for the pharmaceutical, food, shipping and electronics industries,’ said Waddicor.

In addition to Dr Waddicor, Silgel’s Jon Spencer has been promoted to the position of operations manager of the combined facilities. He brings a wealth of production management talent and electro-mechanical expertise to his new position. In his role as export sales and operations manager at Silgel, Spencer was responsible for the day-to-day management of the company’s clean room production facilities.

Silgel and Multisorb will continue to focus on their customers as the companies execute a smooth transition of operations.