March 9, 2022

LBB Specialties LLC Acquires Debro Inc.

Debro LogoNorwalk, CT, March 9, 2022 – LBB Specialties LLC (“LBB Specialties”) announced today that it has acquired Debro Inc., a Canadian specialty chemicals distributor based in Brampton, ON. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.


August 4, 2021

LBB Specialties LLC Acquires Centerchem, Inc.

Centerchem, Inc. LogoNorwalk, CT, August 4, 2021 – LBB Specialties LLC (“LBB Specialties”) announced today that it has acquired Centerchem, Inc. (“Centerchem”), a specialty chemical and ingredients distributor based in Norwalk, CT. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.


January 27, 2021

Innophos Expands Partnership with American International Chemical

WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 27, 2021 -- American International Chemical (AIC) announced an expanded partnership with Innophos, a global leader in specialty minerals.  The agreement between AIC and Innophos is a strategic move to improve service levels and meet rising demands for specialty minerals in the Food and Nutrition Industry.


March 13, 2020

LeBaronBrown Specialties LLC Acquires Dien, Inc.

New York, NY, March 13, 2020 – LeBaronBrown Specialties LLC (“LBB Specialties”) announced today that it has acquired a majority interest in Dien, Inc. (“Dien”), a leading specialty chemical and ingredients distributor based in Dallas, TX. Dien’s management team, led by James Williams, will continue to manage the business. As part of the transaction, Dien Stout will retire as President of Dien, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.


March 3, 2020

Nanologica Signs Distributor Agreement with AIC

Södertälje, Stockholm, March 3, 2020 Nanologica AB has signed a distribution agreement with American International Chemical LLC (AIC) for the American, Canadian and European market.


January 6, 2020

Darren J. Birkelbach Appointed CEO of LBB Specialties LLC

Norwalk, Connecticut, January 6, 2020 – Charles Hinnant, founder of the Charkit Chemical Company (“Charkit”) and a member of the LBB Specialties Advisory Board, announced today that Darren J. Birkelbach has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of LBB Specialties LLC (“LBB Specialties”).


October 30, 2019

AIC To Distribute Evonik's Alkoxides In The United States

Westborough, MA, October 30, 2019 – Darren J. Birkelbach, President, announced that American International Chemical, a subsidiary of LBB Specialties, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Evonik for Alkoxides in the U.S. pharmaceutical and nutrition markets.


October 15, 2019

AIC To Distribute Organic Rice, Brown Rice, and Pumpkin Seed Proteins

Westborough, MA – October 15, 2019 – Darren J. Birkelbach, President, AIC, announced that the company, a subsidiary of LLB Specialties, is now the North American distributor of Organic Rice Protein, Organic Brown Rice Protein and Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein, manufactured by Panjin Hetian Food Co., Ltd, located in Panjin City, China.


October 15, 2019

AIC Named North American Distributor Of Organic Rice, Organic Brown Rice And Organic Pumpkin Seed Proteins

Westborough, MA – October 15, 2019 – Darren J. Birkelbach, President, AIC, announced that the company, a subsidiary of LLB Specialties, is now the North American distributor of Organic Rice Protein, Organic Brown Rice Protein and Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein, manufactured by Panjin Hetian Food Co., Ltd, located in Panjin City, China. 


October 1, 2019

AIC Announces Move To New Headquarters Location

Westborough, MA, October 1, 2019 -- Darren J. Birkelbach, President, American International Chemical (AIC), a subsidiary of LBB Specialties, announced that the company has relocated its headquarters to 2000 West Park Drive, Suite 300, Westborough, MA 01581.


July 27, 2019

LBB Specialties Announces Strategic Partnership With Meggle

Norwalk, Connecticut, August 27, 2019 – LBB Specialties announced that effective August 1, 2019, LBB has entered into a strategic partnership with MEGGLE Excipients & Technology to distribute MEGGLE’s excipient products to companies in the American pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. LBB Specialties’ subsidiary companies, American International Chemical (AIC) and Charkit Chemical Company, will share responsibility for sales, marketing and distribution efforts for MEGGLE products in the US market.


May 3, 2019

Darren Birkelbach Appointed President Of AIC, LLC

Norwalk, Connecticut, May 03, 2019 – Charles Hinnant, CEO of LBB Specialties LLC, announced that effective May 15, Darren J. Birkelbach will become President of American International Chemical, LLC (“AIC”), a subsidiary of LBB Specialties.


January 3, 2019

LeBaronBrown Industries LLC Acquires American International Chemical, Inc

New York, NY, January 3, 2018 – LeBaronBrown Industries LLC (“LeBaronBrown”) announced today that it has acquired a majority interest in American International Chemical, Inc. (“AIC”), a leading specialty chemical and ingredients distributor based in Framingham, Massachusetts. AIC’s management team, led by its President and Founder Mike Schrage, will continue to manage the business.


August 1, 2018

AIC’s Partner, Sanat Products Limited, Successfully Completed FDA Inspection

 Framingham, MA — January 8, 2018 — Sanat Products Limited has successfully completed an FDA site inspection for their Herbal Extract manufacturing facility based out of Sikandrabad, UP, India.

August 14, 2017

AIC and Matrix Fine Sciences Pvt. Ltd. Announce Partnership

Framingham, MA — August 9, 2017AIC is proud to announce their latest partnership with Matrix Fine Sciences Pvt. Ltd, India (MFS) which is a leading producer of Nutraceuticals, specializing in the manufacturing of non-GMO Natural Tocopherols, Plant Sterols and their derivatives. As an NACD & ISO Registered sales & marketing company, AIC is looking forward to expanding Matrix’s presence in the North American market.


September 6, 2016

AIC and Sanat Products Limited Announce Partnership

Framingham, MA — September 6, 2016AIC is proud to announce their latest partnership with Sanat Products Limited, which is a leading producer of Plant Extracts, Phytochemicals, Spirulina, and Food Supplements. As an NACD & ISO Registered sales & marketing company, AIC is looking forward to expanding Sanat’s presence in the North American market.


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