LBB Specialties Announces Go-to-Market Restructuring as One Brand

NORWALK,Conn.,July 19,2023 -- LBB Specialties (LBBS),a leader in specialty chemicalsand ingredients distribution in North America,is building on the legacy brands it has acquired since 2017 – Charkit,Custom Ingredients,American International Chemical,Dien,Custom Chemical Services,Centerchem,Debro – by restructuring its go-to-market strategy as LBB Specialties through five industry verticals: Care,Food & Nutrition,Industrial Specialties,Life Sciences,andLBBS Canada.

The move to consolidate business divisions under one brand builds on a platform reaching over 4000 active customers with comprehensive coverage across the US and Canada. It also standardizesLBB Specialties' customer experience across all legacy divisions,delivering on its mission to provide outstanding service as the preferred partner to principals,and to be a technical solutions provider to customers.

LBBS is renaming Personal Care to Care,Advanced Materials to Industrial Specialties,and Debro to LBBS Canada; these changes are designed tobetter represent the company's technical insights-driven end-market strengths andofferings. Each vertical includes dedicated sales,marketing,and technical support teams.

The new brandapproach reflects a commitment to consumer-focused thought leadership anda dedication to distribution of key and critical raw materials with minimal overlapping chemistries in its exclusive product portfolio.

"LBBS is excited about this reorganizationfor the benefit of our customers and our company. Not only will it provide a better experiencewhen navigating our services,but it also raises awareness of our values and mission as an organization," said Hank DeWolf,President and CEO of LBBS.

Therebranding is expected to be completed by the end of2023. All divisions are wholly owned subsidiaries of LBBS,and the company states existing contracts and agreements will be unaffected.

LBB Specialtiesis a leader in North American specialty chemicals and ingredients. It is a diversified supplier serving end-markets including care,food & nutrition,industrial specialties,and life sciences. LBB Specialties generates approximately $500 million in revenue annually and employs more than 110 commercial team members. www.LBBSpecialties.com

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