Solenis completes acquisition of Clearon, expanding portfolio for residential and commercial pool water and spa treatment markets

WILMINGTON, Delaware , September 9, 2022 (press release) –

Expanded capability to supply sustainable solutions for recreational pool and spa customers, providing clean, clear, safer water.

Solenis has completed its previously announced acquisition of Clearon Corp. This acquisition will enable Solenis to expand its portfolio of products for the residential and commercial pool water and spa treatment markets.

The acquisition includes all Clearon Corp. assets, including a production facility in South Charleston, W.Va., and an associated tableting and packaging facility. Clearon’s portfolio includes essential sanitizers and disinfectants for water treatment and household, industrial and institutional applications.

“Bringing together the Clearon team with our Pool Solutions business adds to our ability to delight customers and consumers through expanded offerings and cost-effective pool solutions,” said Robert Baird, president of Pool Solutions at Solenis.

“Today is a very exciting day for Clearon. Solenis is an incredible company with a strategic vision and bold ambitions that require great people. I am extremely proud of what our team has accomplished, and I am delighted that our employees will have more opportunities to stretch their development further within Solenis,” said Bryan Kitchen, president and CEO, Clearon Corp.

Solenis is a portfolio company of Platinum Equity, which acquired the business last year.

“We are delivering on our promise to invest in Solenis’ growth and expansion,” said Platinum Equity Partner Jacob Kotzubei. “We will continue working with the management team to provide the resources the company needs to pursue more opportunities to grow organically and through additional acquisitions in core and adjacent markets.”

For more information, visit www.solenis.com.

 
About Solenis
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, packaging paper and board, tissue and towel, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power, municipal, and pool and spa markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids and functional additives, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact and maintain healthy water. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 49 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 6,000 professionals in 120 countries across five continents. Solenis is a 2022 US Best Managed Company.

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