M Huber reports that it has acquired key material assets from RJ Marshall

M. Huber Corporation acquired the alumina trihydrate and molybdate-based smoke suppressant assets of The R.J. Marshall Company, expanding Huber Advanced Materialsโ€™ halogen-free flame retardant portfolio and reinforcing its leadership in sustainable fire safety technologies.

J.M. Huber Corporationย announced theย Huber Advanced Materials R.J. Marshall acquisition, a strategic move that adds alumina trihydrate (ATH), antimony-free flame retardant, and molybdate-based smoke suppressant assets to its growing portfolio. The deal strengthensย Huber Advanced Materials (HAM), a key business unit withinย Huber Engineered Materials, part of J.M. Huber Corporation.

This acquisition expands HAMโ€™s influence in the North American flame retardant and smoke suppressant market. It also supports Huberโ€™s goal to deliver more sustainable, high-performance materials for industrial applications. Consequently, the deal reinforces the companyโ€™s long-term growth strategy and leadership in performance additives.

The acquisition includes R.J. Marshallโ€™s alumina trihydrate and Marshall Additive Technologies product lines, excluding those containing antimony trioxide. HAM will integrate these products into its portfolio, ensuring a smooth transition for customers and reliable access to advanced materials.

Martin Schulting, Global Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Huber Advanced Materials, said the acquisition proves the companyโ€™s ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability. โ€œBy expanding our halogen-free flame retardant and smoke suppressant portfolio, we can serve customers with safer and more environmentally responsible options,โ€ he explained.

Huber Advanced Materials continues to invest in innovative additive technologies. Furthermore, the company focuses on sustainable and halogen-free solutions tailored to industries such as construction, transportation, and electronics. In addition, HAM recently achieved notable milestones in life cycle analysis (LCA), emphasizing its focus on environmentally responsible manufacturing.

As a result, incorporating R.J. Marshallโ€™s assets further strengthens Huberโ€™s leadership in non-halogenated additive technology. It also builds on the companyโ€™s commitment to sustainability and performance innovation within the specialty materials market. Ultimately, the acquisition positions Huber to deliver even greater value by combining safety, sustainability, and technical excellence.

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