Enthone Acquires Certain Westbrook IP
Published: 14 July 2009
by Mike Buetow
WEST HAVEN, CT– Enthone Inc. has acquired select assets of Westbrook Technologies including exclusive rights and knowledge to all surface finishing IP, the company said today. Terms were not disclosed.
The deal substantially expands Enthone’s market presence throughout Canada, while further strengthening its portfolio of corrosion resistant coatings for the surface finishing industry, Enthone said in a press release.
Scarborough, Ontario-based Westbrook had been Enthone's distributor in Quebec and Ontario, Canada since 2004.
Terrence Copeland, vice president-Enthone Americas said, “This transaction is an excellent strategic fit for Enthone as we continue to aggressively expand our direct market presence throughout Canada. It also provides an enabling pathway for us to introduce cost-effective, revolutionary technologies to both surface finishers and OEMs worldwide."
Integration of the Westbrook product line is underway.
Enthone is a subsidiary of Cookson Electronics.
