Vertellus Specialties

Vertellus Specialties, headquartered in Indianapolis, manufactures specialty chemicals for the agriculture, nutrition, pharmaceutical and medical, personal care, plastics, coatings and industrial markets via two divisions: Agriculture & Nutrition and Specialty Materials. The Agriculture & Nutrition division is the global market leader in pyridine and picolines and the world’s number two producer of Vitamin B3. The Specialty Materials division uses a broad basket of complex technologies to develop and produce chemicals, intermediates and additives that enhance the physical properties of its customers end use formulations.

Wind Point acquired Vertellus in December 2007. Our value creation plan for Vertellus includes creating a unified strategy across divisions, improving operating efficiency, reducing working capital and driving organic growth, particularly in Asia.

Wind Point acquired Vertellus in partnership with CEO Rich Preziotti. Rich has over 20 years of experience in the chemicals industry. Previously, Rich was Vice President and General Manager of Honeywell Chemical and Fluorine Products, a $1.2 billion manufacturer of performance, life science and fluorine chemicals.

Vertellus is Seeking Acquisitions

Vertellus Specialties is seeking acquisitions of specialty chemical businesses with leading niche market positions, strong technology, solid customer relationships and / or organic growth opportunities. For additional information or to discuss a possible transaction, please contact Alex Washington.