Innospec Completes Acquisition of Huntsman’s Eur

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 30, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Innospec Inc. (NASDAQ: IOSP ) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the European Differentiated Surfactants business from Huntsman in line with the agreement announced on August 3, 2016.

The business is currently managed from Belgium, and has manufacturing assets in France, Italy and Spain. With sales revenues of around $230 million, the business employs approximately 430 people. Innospec will integrate the acquisition into its Performance Chemicals business.

Patrick S. Williams, President and CEO of Innospec Inc. said, “We are very pleased that the acquisition has been completed, and in a relatively short time for such a complex project. This not only significantly enhances our Personal & Home Care business, but also adds to our Oilfield Services presence in Europe. It also  provides us with a small presence in new markets to Innospec including Agriculture, Mining, and Construction”

Bruce McDonald, President of Performance Chemicals at Innospec added, “We are delighted to welcome the new employees to Innospec, and we look forward to working with our customers and offering a much wider range of products and technologies.”

Patrick S. Williams concluded, “This delivers on our commitment to build a larger Performance Chemicals segment and  creates a balanced portfolio of strategic businesses under Innospec’s ownership. We enter 2017 in good shape to continue to grow, and deliver value to customers, employees and shareholders”

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About Innospec Inc.

Innospec Inc. is an international specialty chemicals company with approximately 1300 employees in 20 countries. Innospec manufactures and supplies a wide range of specialty chemicals to markets in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific.  The Fuel Specialties business specializes in manufacturing and supplying fuel additives that improve fuel efficiency, boost engine performance and reduce harmful emissions. Oilfield Services provides specialty chemicals to all elements of the oil & gas exploration and production industry.  The Performance Chemicals business creates innovative technology-based solutions for our customers in the Personal Care market, focusing on skincare, haircare and suncare.  Octane Additives produces octane improvers to enhance gasoline.

Forward-Looking Statements

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