Talking Points Univar Solutions LLC has acquired H.M. Royal Inc., a specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives, expanding its Performance Materials business. Nick Powell, CEO of Ingredients + Specialties at Univar, expressed pride in welcoming H.M. Royal, highlighting their technical expertise and established partnerships. H.M. Royal customers will benefit from Univar's logistics network and digital tools. In a move that marks a strategic expansion of its Performance Materials business, Univar Solutions LLC has acquired H.M. Royal Inc., a century-old specialty distributor of rubber, plastics, and adhesive additives. Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Trenton, N.J., H.M. Royal offers over 1,000 chemical grades.