Christeyns acquires Govi

Belgian Oleochemicals companies joining forces

Ghent – 18 July 2013 – International chemicals group Christeyns proudly announces the take-over of the Belgian company Govi, specialized in engineered process-chemicals for a variety of industries.
GOVI was incorporated in Ghent, Belgium in 1910. With production sites in Belgium (headquarters), Italy and Serbia,  the company sells its products worldwide and has built up a solid reputation in the international oleochemicals industry. In 2012, Govi recorded a turnover of about € 31 M with around 30 employees, offering specialized chemicals such as wash emulsions, dust-binding coatings, de-foamers, silicone emulsions, lubricants and many more.

Christeyns CEO Alain Bostoen explains : “With its top quality products and people, Govi represents a perfect complement to our own oleochemicals department,  specialised in the development and production of soap formulae for various industries and applications. Govi’s entire staff will join Christeyns. We are confident that they will help us expand our activities, thanks to their professional know-how, market knowledge and product portfolio. “

With this acquisition, Christeyns continues its investment programme, specifically for the development of the oleochemicals department as a strategic element in the company’s growth path.