Latour Capital, an independent French private equity company, agreed to acquire barium, strontium and sodium percarbonate business of Solvay, a chemicals company. Solvay’s barium and strontium business includes a joint venture with Chemical Products Corporation, an inorganic chemical manufacturer. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We have established a global leadership position in the technical-grade barium and strontium business with a diversified customer base. Building on this strong foundation, the new owner has shown a strong willingness to develop the business and its employees further,” Rodrigo Elizondo, Solvay Special Chem business unit President.