Maroon Group LLC has acquired 100 percent of the assets of D.B. Becker Co., Inc., an East Coast, U.S. distributor of specialty chemicals based in Clinton, New Jersey.  D.B. Becker’s management team will continue to actively manage the business.   Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1954, D.B. Becker has built an outstanding reputation in the specialty chemical distribution industry and has a legacy of strong supplier and customer relationships through its technical product knowledge, outstanding service and consistent performance, the company stated. From Maine to Miami, D.B. Becker supplies nearly 1000 customers with an emphasis on high-performance and environmentally friendly raw materials for the paint, ink, coating, adhesive, polyurethane, construction, plastics and allied markets.  

“We are honored to complete this acquisition which is our first step in a multi-tiered growth strategy,” said Mark Reichard, president & CEO of Maroon.  “D.B. Becker’s management team has built an impressive business through their commitment to excellent customer service.  We believe the company is well-positioned to continue its strong growth and we look forward to leveraging each company’s portfolio of products through our expanded geographic footprint.”

Dan Canavan, Sr., D.B. Becker’s president & CEO added, “Maroon Group and D.B. Becker share a similar vision for continued growth and sales excellence.  This acquisition will provide a stronger and more sustainable organization moving ahead.”