EMCO Acquires Pride, an Industrial Chemical Distributor in the U.S. Northeast

2026-09-24 09:40:32Source:ChemNet中文

North America’s renowned chemical distribution, custom blending and packaging service provider EMCO Chemical Distributors (hereinafter referred to as “EMCO”) announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire all assets and business operations of Pride Chemical Solutions (hereinafter referred to as “Pride”). Pride is an industrial chemical distributor owned by the founding family, mainly serving the northeastern United States. The financial terms of this transaction have not been disclosed to the public.

Founded in 1970 by Arthur Dom Sr., and now led by Art Dom Jr., the company is headquartered in Holtsville, New York State, and has been a chemical distribution enterprise deeply rooted in the northeastern United States for many years. The company currently has more than 80 employees, and can complete the distribution, blending and packaging business of more than 3,000 inventory items for more than 1,500 cooperative customers in numerous downstream terminal markets. The enterprise has two distribution and packaging production bases, and is equipped with a dedicated transportation fleet, which can realize just-in-time delivery of chemicals.

Frank Belgonzi, Executive Chairman of the EMCO Board of Directors, said: “The acquisition of Pride is an important implementation of our strategic layout to expand EMCO’s business scope. In addition to relying on internal growth, we also continue to look for target enterprises with highly complementary businesses through mergers and acquisitions. I have known and worked with Art and the Pride management team for more than 35 years, and I have always respected them very much. In the future, we will invest resources to empower Pride and continue to grow and expand on the excellent foundation laid by the Dom family.”

Art Dom Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Pride, said: “When planning the future of Pride, I have always weighed carefully. More than 50 years ago, my father founded this company, but it was all the employees’ hard work, loyalty and responsibility that turned the founder’s vision into reality and created today’s Pride. For this reason, it is extremely important for me to find a partner that respects our brand, industry reputation and all employees, and I believe EMCO is such a suitable partner. Thank you to all the old and new colleagues of Pride. I sincerely appreciate everything everyone has done for the company, and I am very proud of the business we have built together, and I look forward to the continuation of Pride’s corporate heritage in a new stage.”

Jim Holcomb, Chief Executive Officer of EMCO, pointed out: “Pride has excellent industry reputation, stable supplier cooperation relationships, a dedicated employee team, and incomparable local infrastructure. These advantages have laid its leading position in the regional market. We look forward to working hand in hand with the Pride management team to help the future development of this enterprise and promote the overall business growth of EMCO.”

This transaction still needs to meet the conventional industry closing conditions to be completed. PKF Investment Bank served as the exclusive financial advisor for Pride’s sale this time.

About EMCO Chemical Distributors

EMCO Chemical Distributors is a leading chemical distribution, custom blending and packaging service provider in North America. Every year, the company completes the distribution and packaging work of chemicals with a total weight of more than 300 million pounds for more than 4,000 customers from all walks of life. EMCO operates eight distribution and packaging bases, an application laboratory and environmental protection service facilities, is equipped with advanced ISO 8 class 100,000 clean workshops, holds ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 certifications, and has been recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative.

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