en.Wedoany.com Reported - Dimension Network News, private equity firm H2 Equity Partners announced on August 12 that its UK-based specialty chemicals manufacturer William Blythe has reached a merger agreement with U.S.-based Metals and Additives LLC (MAC), forming an international specialty chemicals group with annual revenue exceeding $160 million.

The merged group will focus on highly regulated and mission-critical applications, establishing a leading position in flame retardants, smoke suppressants, catalysts, adsorbents, foam technology, polymer additives, and other high-performance inorganic chemical solutions. The group's operations span North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, with approximately 50% of revenue expected from North America, 30% from Europe, and 20% from the Asia-Pacific region.

Headquartered in Accrington, UK, and founded in 1845, William Blythe develops and manufactures specialty inorganic chemicals for industries including coatings, polymers, electronics, catalysts, and energy storage. Its product portfolio for the coatings sector includes Flamtard-brand flame retardant and smoke suppressant additives, based on zinc, tin, and mixed metal oxide technologies, applicable to multiple polymer systems including PVC-based industrial coatings. MAC is a North American specialty chemicals company focused on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-performance additives and inorganic chemical solutions, comprising four divisions: Polymer Additives Group, Addenda, OMNI Oxide, and Reedy Chemical Foam.

Following the merger, MAC founders Gregg Bennett and Mark McCaughey will continue in leadership roles, jointly managing the new group alongside William Blythe management team members David Crossley, Kevin Hudson, Michael Butler, and Stephen Ormerod. H2 Equity Partners stated that this transaction builds on the management buyout of William Blythe from Synthomer in 2025. The announcement did not disclose financial terms or the transaction closing date.