Case Study
The Faster An Acquisition Is Completed, The Faster The Benefits Are Gained
Chemical Industry Business Challenge When AEA Investors acquired Houghton International, they knew that the global supplier of metalworking fluids and chemical management services was an excellent platform for growth in a fragmented industry. Upon appointment, Houghton CEO Paul DeVivo stated that he planned to ‘grow profitability by increasing volume and improving efficiency’ . Hitachi Consulting was selected to work with the management