HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – APC Group, a leading specialty chemicals and process solutions provider in Asia Pacific and the Middle East, today announced the acquisition of i-Chem Solution Sdn Bhd, a specialist in industrial water treatment and wastewater treatment. This partnership strengthens APC Group’s Water Management segment and creates a single-source provider of end‑to‑end water solutions—combining chemicals, equipment, engineering, and services—to address growing demand for comprehensive resource management from our customers.

“This acquisition is a natural evolution of our mission to deliver sustainable performance for customers,” said Mike Grundy, Chairman of APC Group. “Water is a critical resource. By integrating i-Chem Solution’s specialized expertise with APC’s market reach and portfolio, we can offer true end to end management of water and fiber-based resources—creating measurable value in efficiency, reliability, and total solutions.”

i-Chem Solution, founded in 2006 by a team of engineers and chemists in Malaysia, brings a proven track record in applying advanced technologies and technical services to industrial water challenges across key sectors.

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“We are excited to join the APC Group,” said T.D. Lee, Business Director and Founder of i-Chem Solution. “APC’s extensive footprint and shared commitment to quality and sustainability will enable us to scale our impact, accelerate innovation, and serve a broader client base across ASEAN and beyond.”

With the acquisition, APC Group becomes a fully integrated solutions partner for industrial water management, offering:

  • End-to-end capabilities: treatment chemicals, systems design, equipment, commissioning, and field service
  • Industry expertise: pulp and paper, steel, palm oil, food & beverage, oil & gas, and more
  • Performance outcomes: improved water reliability and quality, optimized energy and waste, and reduced total cost of ownership

The combined entity will operate under APC Group, with i-Chem Solution integrated into the Water Management segment.
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About i-Chem Solution:

i-Chem Solution provides integrated water and wastewater treatment solutions. With state-of-the-art expertise and high-quality chemicals, it serves sectors including Palm oil industry, F&B, Oil and Gas, steel and etc.

About APC Group:

APC Group is a leading specialty chemical and process solution provider in Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Since 2000, it has been the go-to partner for solutions in Pulp & Paper, Water Management, Viscose Fiber Technology, Barrier Coating, and Molded Pulp.

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