Barentz acquires Volp in Brazil, reinforcing solutions for the personal care segment
Hoofddorp, Netherlands, 4 of August of 2022. A Barentz International, one of the leading global distributors of ingredients for life science, in close collaboration with your joint venture Tovani Benzaquen, expanded its activities in South America. The company proudly announces the acquisition of Volp Indústria e Comércio Ltda, one of the main Brazilian distributors of inputs and solutions for the Personal Care segment.
Volp Indústria e Comércio Ltda, based in Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil, built a strong position in the Brazilian personal care market in recent years 29 years. The company is recognized for its expertise in inputs for the personal care industry, supported by its important sales force and its own development and application laboratories.
Highlights
- Barentz acquires Volp Indústria e Comércio Ltda, one of the main Brazilian distributors of inputs for the personal care industry.
- Volp has built a strong position with small, medium and large, is recognized for its specific expertise in inputs and solutions for the personal care segment and has a strong commitment to sustainability.
- Volp's expertise perfectly complements the company's current activities joint venture from Barentz with Tovani Benzaquen, strengthens and balances the group's proposal in life sciences.
- This acquisition reinforces Barentz's general position in the South American region and thus aims for even more accelerated growth.
Hidde van der Wal, Barentz is the CEO, commented: “Volp’s renowned team and expertise, its strong customer base and complementary product portfolio, will not only strengthen our existing offering in the Brazilian market, but also present new opportunities in the South American region. This is in line with Barentz’s ambitions and continued growth strategy.”
Sergio Nunes, Director of Volp Indústria e Comércio Ltda., added: “This acquisition by Barentz and Tovani Benzaquen represents a great opportunity to grow further in the local and regional markets. We look forward to using your extensive knowledge and new opportunities and leveraging our personal care expertise within Barentz's regional and global network..
Moses and Elzo Benzaquen, CEO and Director, respectively, da Tovani Benzaquen, they said: “Volp and Tovani Benzaquen's businesses complement each other perfectly, in terms of markets and business culture, in addition to expanding and optimizing our product portfolio in the personal care segment. We look forward to integrating our activities and following the path to success, together.”
About Volp Indústria e Comércio Ltda
Volp Indústria e Comércio Ltda, founded more than 29 years, is one of the main Brazilian distributors of inputs for the personal care industry. Volp has development and application laboratories, being recognized for its expertise and sales force. The company employs around 50 professionals and is located in Osasco, close to São Paulo, No brazil. For more information, visit www.volp.com.br/index.
About Barentz
Barentz is one of the leading global distributors of ingredients for life science. The company sources specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers around the world. Your team of ingredient experts provides technical support, including premixing, blending, Ingredient formulation and custom ingredient testing in its formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA regions, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 65 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America, in addition to being rapidly growing in South America and Asia-Pacific.
Based in São Paulo, Tovani Benzaquen Ingredients has been part of Barentz International since 2018 and is a large distributor of ingredients for life science in South America since 1992. The company serves more than 2.000 customers throughout Brazil and neighboring countries.
Tovani Benzaquen and Barentz operate in all segments life science of Brazilian industries: human nutrition, pharmaceutical, supplements, animal nutrition and personal care.
With a turnover of € 2.1 billion, Barentz employs around 2.000 people around the world and serves more than 22.000 customers. For more information, visit: www.barentz.com
For more informations, please get in touch with:
Marcel Hölscher
Brand support and project management (part-time)
+31 (0)23 567 34 56
Brazil – Tovani Benzaquen
Emma Tovani Benzaquen
Marketing Director
+55 (11) 2974-7474