Kensing Completes Acquisition of Hopewell, VA Amphoteric Surfactants and Specialty Esters Operations from Evonik Corporation

Kankakee, IL – November 1, 2022 – Kensing, LLC (“Kensing” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of natural vitamin E, plant sterols, specialty esters and high-purity anionic surfactants, and a portfolio company of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC (“One Rock”), today announced that it has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of the Hopewell, Virginia amphoteric surfactants and specialty esters manufacturing operations from Evonik Corporation (“Evonik”).

Kensing to Acquire Hopewell, VA Amphoteric Surfactants and Specialty Esters Operations from Evonik Corporation

Kankakee, IL – August 1, 2022 – Kensing, LLC (“Kensing” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of natural vitamin E, plant sterols, specialty esters and high-purity anionic surfactants, and a portfolio company of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC (“One Rock”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Hopewell, Virginia amphoteric surfactants and specialty esters manufacturing operations (the “Business”) from Evonik Corporation (“Evonik”).

Kensing Announces Acquisition of Vitae Naturals

Kankakee, IL – June 28, 2022 – Kensing, LLC (“Kensing” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of natural vitamin E, plant sterols and high-purity surfactants, and a portfolio company of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC (“One Rock”), today announced its acquisition of Vitae Naturals (“Vitae”), a leading producer of plant sterol esters and non-GMO natural vitamin E derivatives for the food, nutrition, and skin care end-markets.

Kensing Celebrates One-Year Anniversary as Standalone Company

Kensing celebrates its one-year anniversary as a standalone company—after nearly 75 years as a major Kankakee employer.

Q2 2022 Tocopherol Price Increase Announcement

Following ongoing unprecedented increases in raw material prices, Kensing will raise its tocopherol prices globally by up to 45%, depending on product type and concentration.  The price increase will be effective June 1, 2022, or as permitted by contracts. All other terms and conditions of sale remain unchanged. The increase will impact all product forms and grades used in animal nutrition, human nutrition, and personal care industries.

Celebrating 100 Years of Vitamin E at in-cosmetics Global

It is the 100th anniversary of the discovery of vitamin E. Kensing, a world leader in the production of plant-based vitamin E for over 50 years, is hosting a champagne happy hour at in-cosmetics Global to celebrate.

Kensing Receives Canadian National Railway Safe Handling Award

We’re proud to have been given a CN Safe Handling Gold Award, in honor of our team’s safe rail loadings. Since 1992, the Canadian Railway Company has given Safe Handling Awards to companies who meet strict standards for the safe handling and shipment of regulated products. Gold Award winners have met the highest such standards. This award is just further proof of our continuous commitment to customer service, safety and supply reliability.

Q2 2022 Surfactant Price Increase Announcement

Effective March 22nd, 2022, or as permitted by contracts, Kensing LLC will raise prices on fatty alcohol surfactants.

Q1 2022 Tocopherol Price Increase Announcement

Following an unprecedented 70-80% increase in key raw material prices, Kensing will raise its tocopherol prices globally by up to 47% effective January 15th 2022, or as permitted by contracts.

Q1 2022 Surfactant Price Increase Announcement

Effective January 15th, 2022, or as permitted by contracts, Kensing, LLC will raise prices on fatty alcohol surfactants per the attached schedule.