TorQuest Partners buys chemical producer Bartek Ingredients

Canadian mid-market private equity firm TorQuest Partners has acquired Bartek Ingredients Inc, a Stoney Creek, Ontario-based specialty chemical manufacturer. Terms weren't disclosed. Founded in 1969, Bartek produces and distributes malic acid, fumaric acid and other products used in food and beverage and industrial applications. It has a network of more than 40 distributors selling in over 35 countries. John Burrows, Bartek's incoming CEO, said the partnership with TorQuest will support the company's next phase of global growth by expanding the commercial team and building on recently increased production capacity. Bartek is TorQuest's sixth platform deal in the specialty chemicals sector.

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