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A Blank Rome team represented Valiant Energy Management, LLC ("Valiant"), a Houston-based owner, operator, and investor focused on acquiring and growing industrial and energy businesses, in its acquisition of VanDeMark Chemical ("VDM"), a specialty chemical manufacturer with a 75-year history of serving customers across the defense, pharmaceutical, agricultural, industrial, biotechnology, and specialty chemical sectors.

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The acquisition preserves ongoing operations at VDM's Lockport, New York, facility and establishes a foundation for future investment, growth, and expansion of the business. Valiant intends to take an active operating role in the business, working closely with employees, customers, and suppliers to strengthen operations, invest in manufacturing capabilities, support innovation, and expand the company's capabilities over time.

For more information, please read the press release (June 22, 2026): <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/valiant-energy-management-acquires-vandemark-chemical-302806904.html">Valiant Energy Management Acquires VanDeMark Chemical</a>.

The Blank Rome team was led by <a href="/people/ryan-a-haddad/" type="poa_person" id="18721">Ryan A. Haddad</a> and included <a href="/people/sarah-h-frazier/" type="poa_person" id="18941">Sarah H. Frazier</a>, <a href="/people/russell-t-wong/" type="poa_person" id="19280">Russell T. Wong</a>, <a href="/people/david-a-gilbert/" type="poa_person" id="18713">David A. Gilbert</a>, <a href="/people/tyler-j-compston/" type="poa_person" id="18620">Tyler J. Compston</a>, <a href="/people/spencer-c-ebach/" type="poa_person" id="18866">Spencer C. Ebach</a>, <a href="/people/rebecca-r-kuritzkes/" type="poa_person" id="18787">Rebecca R. Kuritzkes</a>, and <a href="/people/carmen-f-francella/" type="poa_person" id="18746">Carmen F. Francella III</a>.

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