Barentz International, a global life science ingredients distributor, agreed to acquire Unipex, a French distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemicals. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Unipex has a very strong position in the heart of the European life science ingredients market, with the focus on France. Their value proposition as ‘The Smart Distributor of specialties’, operating on the edge between welfare and performance’ perfectly matches Barentz’ brand positioning; ‘always creating better solutions’. These solutions enable sustained success for our customers, principals and all other stakeholders. This acquisition strategically strengthens our position in France and brings continuity and new business development opportunities on a local and regional level," Hidde van der Wal, Barentz CEO.