18 October 2007 - After nearly 40 years as an independent business specialising within the Life Science sector in the UK and Germany, S. Black can announce that as from Wednesday 10th October, the organisation has become part of the Azelis Group.
For S. Black this means a more robust European presence and for Azelis, a stronger representation and greatly increased technical knowledge of the Personal Care, Healthcare and Food sectors throughout Europe.
This move is seen as an extremely positive move by both sides as many synergies exist between the two companies giving opportunities for future growth. Neil Berry managing director of S. Black states,” it was of prime importance to find a forward thinking, dynamic partner that would keep S. Black’s reputation and identity intact, whilst providing the platform for increased geographic growth, and the benefits of being part of a pan-European organisation. S. Black’s approach to business fits extremely well with the Azelis culture.”
S. Black will retain its well-known name and identity and the skills of all management and staff will remain.
S. Black’s Life Science focus will be maintained with additional growth opportunities developed by identifying synergies throughout the Azelis network of 33 established companies throughout Europe.
Azelis CEO, Udo Wenzel said, “This will further enhance our already strong position in the Life Sciences area which will also benefit from of a number of additional planned acquisitions in the next 12 months.”
The company looks forward with anticipation to this new phase in its life cycle and to the continued development of S. Black within the Azelis Group.