Eastman acquires Genovique, adds non-phthalate plasticizer tech 13321Eastman acquires Genovique, adds non-phthalate plasticizer tech

Saying the acquisition will make the company a global leader in non-phthalate plasticizers for both general-purpose and specialty markets, Eastman Chemical Co. (Kingsport, TN) announced its plans to acquire Genovique Specialties Corp. (Rosemont, IL), a producer of specialty plasticizers, benzoic acid, and sodium benzoate from its private equity owner, Arsenal Capital Partners (New York).