On March 3, 2020, BÜFA Composite Systems will acquire Manningtree-based AOC (UK) Ltd.

AOC Aliancys will remain the supplier of the resins portfolio. In the future, the UK company will trade as BÜFA Composites UK.

“This will strengthen more than just our market activities,” said Felix Thalmann, CEO of the BÜFA Group. “This is the coming together of two strong and complementary partners.”

Resins from AOC Aliancys, who have supplied BÜFA Composite Systems for more than 50 years, are transformed into specialties by the Rastede-based chemical company.

“We are glad to strengthen our trusting, successful cooperation with BÜFA, and at the same time create a stronger company in the UK," said Joe Salley, Global CEO AOC Aliancys.  "This will serve our customers even better and create a bright future for our UK employees.”

“After March 3, the AOC Aliancys portfolio will be offered through BÜFA Composites UK," added Lothar Kempf, managing director of BÜFA Composite Systems. "In combination with the BÜFA specialties product range and already existing products, capabilities and a fantastic team of BÜFA Composites UK, this will create a high-quality, full-fledged solution provider for all composites customers in the UK.”