Diversey buys Birko

Diversey Holdings Ltd., a provider of hygiene, infection prevention and cleaning solutions, has bought Birko Corp., a maker of food safety chemical solutions for the food and beverage industry, and Birko subsidiary Chad Equipment LLC, which makes food safety equipment for meat processors.

The price was not disclosed.

Birko and Chad have estimated sales of $40 million and about 100 employees.

Diversey said the deal strengthens is position in the Canadian and United States and will result in improved service and more products for its customers.