Merging divisions at Buckman to bring synergies
16 September 2008Effective October 1, 2008, Buckman Laboratories Inc, representing the US domestic operations, will incorporate the activities of their leather technologies group within the scope of the performance chemicals division.
This move will complement several other protective surface treatment industries already covered by the performance chemicals division, such as wood, paint, coatings, and plastics. The merger of Buckman’s Performance Chemical and Leather Divisions is for the USA domestic market only, and will have no effect on customer service or relations. Other regional companies at Buckman are not affected. According to Charles E Carncross, vice president of Buckman Laboratories, performance chemicals division: ‘We are very pleased to add the complementary technical, product and sales expertise that our leather group has to contribute. The inclusion of the sales and support staff will provide for significant technology and application transfer among the eleven industries served by performance chemicals. In addition, our leather associates will now have an opportunity to support a broader base of customers and applications - a broader portfolio so to speak.'
