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Swedish chemical giant expands into Turkish market with $56.5M acquisition

The photo shows the Illinois facility of Swedish chemical giant HEXPOL in the U.S. (Photo via hexpol.com)
The photo shows the Illinois facility of Swedish chemical giant HEXPOL in the U.S. (Photo via hexpol.com)
February 22, 2025 12:56 PM GMT+03:00

HEXPOL, a leading Swedish chemical company, has acquired 80% of the shares in Izmir-based independent cable compounder Kabkom in a deal worth €54 million ($56.5 million).

The agreement also includes an option to purchase the remaining 20% of shares at a later date.

According to the company's statement released on Feb. 21, HEXPOL aims to enhance its development of halogen-free flame-retardant and cross-linked materials.

“With this acquisition, we broaden the capabilities of the HEXPOL Group in the fast-growing wire and cable market,” CEO Klas Dahlberg said.

One of Türkiye's leading cable company

Founded in 2011, Kabkom is one of Türkiye’s largest independent cable compounders, generating approximately €30 million in annual sales.

An aerial view of Turkish cable compounder Kabkom's facility in Izmir, Türkiye. (Photo via kabkom.com.tr)
An aerial view of Turkish cable compounder Kabkom's facility in Izmir, Türkiye. (Photo via kabkom.com.tr)

The company operates a 15,000-square-meter (161,458 square feet) facility in the Tire Organized Industrial Zone, Izmir, producing high-performance thermoplastic and thermoset cable compounds. It employs nearly 100 people.

Hexpol, founded in 1893, is a subsidiary of Swedish industrial technology company Hexagon, which employs approximately 30,000 people and generates nearly $4 billion in annual revenue.

February 22, 2025 12:56 PM GMT+03:00
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