Active Minerals International
Acquisition in 2024
Active Minerals International, LLC is a specialty industrial mineral mining company headquartered in Sparks, Maryland, with additional offices in China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Mexico. Founded in 1964, the company focuses on the production and marketing of kaolin and gel-grade attapulgite clay minerals. Its product offerings include various types of kaolin and attapulgite that serve as binders, thixotropes, and rheology modifiers for industries such as roofing, rubber, adhesives, agriculture, construction, and paper. Additionally, Active Minerals provides silica for potting compounds and coatings, vermiculite for potting soil and insulation, geo-synthetic textiles for stormwater management, and abrasives for various applications. The company also distributes colemanite and fluorspar for use in fiberglass and ceramic applications. Active Minerals International's diverse range of products supports industrial, agricultural, and construction-related needs globally.
Biolchim
Acquisition in 2022
Biolchim is an Italian company based in Bologna that specializes in the production and commercialization of biostimulants and specialty herbicides. The company focuses on enhancing agricultural practices by stimulating natural processes that improve nutrient uptake, efficiency, and crop quality while ensuring tolerance to abiotic stress. Committed to sustainable agriculture, Biolchim aims to provide safe and effective products that help clients maximize crop yields and adhere to environmentally responsible farming practices.
Miller Chemical & Fertilizer
Acquisition in 2019
Miller Chemical & Fertilizer Corp. is a manufacturer and distributor based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, specializing in non-hazardous crop protection adjuvants and nutritional agrochemicals. Founded in 1937, the company focuses on enhancing plant and crop production quality and yield through its diverse product line. This includes soluble plant nutrients, growth enhancers, specialty adjuvants, antitranspirants, plant growth regulators, soil complexing agents, and products designed to mitigate abiotic stress. Miller Chemical & Fertilizer operates as a subsidiary of Huber Engineered Materials as of April 2019.