Enthone Acquires Assets of Westbrook Technologies
Company Expands Market Presence Throughout Canada
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WEST HAVEN, Connecticut, USA, July 14, 2009 – Enthone Inc., a business of Cookson Electronics, today announced it has acquired select assets of Westbrook Technologies Inc., headquartered in Scarborough Ontario, Canada. Specifically, Enthone hasacquired exclusive rights and knowledge to all Westbrook intellectual property as it relates to the surface finishing industry. The asset acquisition substantially expands Enthone’s market presence throughout Canada, while further strengthening its portfolio of corrosion resistant coatings for the surface finishing industry.
Prior to the transaction, Westbrook was the Enthone distributor in Quebec and Ontario, Canada since 2004. As part of Enthone’s ongoing commitment to increase resources throughout Canada, the asset acquisition further bolsters Enthone’s recent additions of direct sales and technical service personnel hired over the last twelve months.
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.”
Ken Westbrook, Principal Owner and Technical Manager of Westbrook said, “Enthone has been a valued and committed partner. Westbrook customers can be assured that the level of technical and R&D support, product innovation, and customer service will be further strengthened by Enthone’s worldwide resources. I extend my sincere thanks to Westbrook customers for their confidence and loyalty over the last 22 years.” Mr. Westbrook will provide assistance and support to Enthone and former Westbrook customers during an extended transition period.
Incorporation of the Westbrook product line into the Enthone operational, technical, and commercial organizations worldwide is presently underway.
About Enthone
Enthone Inc. is a business of Cookson Electronics. The company is a leading supplier of high performance specialty chemicals and coatings used in the electronics and surface finishing industries. Enthone manufactures markets and distributes its functional, decorative and electronic processes that are used in printed wiring board, semiconductor, photovoltaic, automotive, aerospace, jewelry, and plumbing applications.
Cookson Electronics is a leading materials science company that provides high performance materials, chemistry and technology solutions to the electronics and surface finishing industries worldwide. The company delivers superior value by providing truly differentiated products, services and support through its Alpha, Enthone and Cookson Electronics - Semiconductor Products businesses. For more information, please visit www.cooksonelectronics.com.
About Westbrook Technologies
Westbrook Technologies Inc. was founded in 1986. The company is dedicated to research and development, manufacturing, marketing and sales, and product support to the surface finishing and ancillary industries throughout the world.
Westbrook built its reputation and base in proprietary zinc plating systems, cleaners, hexavalent passivates, and subsequently expanded into a full complement company serving all aspects of the finishing industry with products for the application of copper, nickel, chromium amongst many other products.