On February 28, 2023, Connell and Caldic joined forces to create a global leader in life sciences, and industrial and specialty chemicals / ingredients markets! Connell’s history in Asia-Pacific dates back over 120 years, and it has been part of Wilbur-Ellis’ business for over 90 years. With the Connell-Caldic merger, Wilbur-Ellis continues as a significant…
Rotterdam, 14 October, 2022/San Francisco, October 13, 2022 – Advent International (“Advent”), one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors with a well-established track record in chemicals, and Wilbur-Ellis, one of the largest family-owned companies in the world, today announced that they have reached an agreement to merge their life sciences and…
SAN FRANCISCO – April 23, 2020 – Connell, a company of Wilbur-Ellis and a leading marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in Asia-Pacific, announced today that it was entering into an exclusive relationship with DRT, a French company that is a worldwide leader in plant chemistry and renewable ingredients. As part of the…
100% animal-free collagen to revolutionize evolving international beauty markets SAN FRANCISCO – November 4, 2019 — Connell, a Wilbur-Ellis company and a leading marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in Asia-Pacific, announced today it is the exclusive distributor for Geltor, a biodesign company developing high-value designer proteins, starting with collagen. Its proteins are…
SAN FRANCISCO – September 20, 2019 – Connell, a Wilbur-Ellis company and a leading marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in Asia-Pacific, announces today the acquisition of the assets of Inno-Cosmic and Nation Maple, leading distributors of instant beverage raw materials in Malaysia. Inno-Cosmic and Nation Maple have an extensive commercial network across…
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2019 – Connell, a Wilbur-Ellis company and a leading marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in Asia-Pacific, announces today the acquisition of Ingredient Resources Pty Limited, a supplier and distributor of innovative, valued-added ingredients in Australia and New Zealand. Ingredient Resources supplies numerous first-class manufacturers in the food and…
In 2019, Connell celebrates five successful years in Myanmar, a track record which compliments the Company’s strong overall Asia presence. Speaking at the opening of Connell’s new Yangon office on January 9, Connell Country Manager Myanmar Lars Erik Larsen said, “We are proud of our strong track record in Myanmar, where we see expanding economic…
Dr. Azita Owlia Assumes CEO Title, Leads Connell Through Business Transformation SAN FRANCISCO – January 31, 2019 – Connell Bros. Co. LLC, a company of Wilbur-Ellis and the leading marketer and distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in Asia-Pacific, announced a strategic rebranding of the company under the new name, “Connell.” “The name change to…
©2023 Wilbur-Ellis Holdings, Inc.