Key Takeaways
- Dober acquires Agronomy and Water Treatment businesses from Lygos, Inc.
- Transaction expands Dober’s portfolio with Soltellus™ polymer products
- Lygos retains Soltellus sales for Home and Personal Care applications
- Acquisition strengthens the company's manufacturing and product development capabilities
- Production to continue in Hazleton, PA, with development in Woodridge, IL
Dober Expands Portfolio Through Lygos Business Acquisition
Dober, a specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois, has acquired the Agronomy and Water Treatment businesses from Lygos, Inc., a sustainable specialty chemicals company.
The transaction adds Soltellus™, a portfolio of high-performance polymer products, to Dober’s existing operations and supports the company’s ongoing strategic growth. Lygos will continue to sell Soltellus into Home and Personal Care applications and retains its proprietary polymer technology platform for those markets.
Chris Dobrez, Chief Executive Officer of Dober, said: “We’re excited to build on the strong foundation established by Lygos. Their team has done exceptional work launching Soltellus™ into the Agronomy market, and we look forward to continuing that momentum while expanding the Soltellus portfolio.”
