Chemical and colorant manufacturer and distributor First Source Worldwide LLC (FSW), Neenah, Wis., has acquired the Dalton, Ga.-based dyes business of Manufacturers Chemicals, Cleveland, Tenn.

The acquisition comprises operations at Manufacturers Chemicals' former site on Waring Road in Dalton including Nauta blending equipment, a customer service laboratory, a warehouse and local delivery services. In addition, FSW plans to upgrade the facility's computer, color match and spectrophotometer, trucking, packaging, and accounting systems. Former Manufacturers Chemicals employee and carpet and rug industry veteran Robby Quarles is managing the operation.

March/April 2013