Blue Fever Group, a global provider of sustainable solutions for denim and garment finishing, has acquired Garmon, a manufacturer of specialized chemical products for denim garment finishing.

As part of the transaction, Kemin and Blue Fever will continue to share operations of Garmon. Kemin will transfer ownership of the Garmon brand, products, technologies and patents to Blue Fever. However, the privately held, family-owned-and-operated company based in Des Moines, Iowa, will continue to oversee the manufacturing and quality control of Garmon products, maintaining the same high standards associated with its textile auxiliaries business.

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The companies emphasized that this continued collaboration is intended to ensure products remain consistent and high quality. As part of the agreement, all product formulations, technical and manufacturing specifications, operating processes, quality assurance systems, and existing certifications will stay the same.

Blue Fever Group says the acquisition represents a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy, “strengthening its position in the international denim and garment-finishing market while reinforcing its ongoing commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability.” The group’s other companies include Blue Fever Import & Export Co., Limited, Jiangmen Longhua Laundry Factory and Jiangmen Blue Fever Import & Export Trading Co., Ltd.

“With Garmon’s strong legacy as a pioneer in product quality, innovation, and responsible practices within the apparel industry, we are proud to welcome it into the Blue Fever Group portfolio,” said Max Lee, Blue Fever Group president. “By continuing our collaboration with Kemin Industries—renowned for its science-based solutions and technical expertise—we will further expand its innovative solutions to an even broader range of leading fashion brands worldwide.”

Garmon has specialized capabilities in denim-yarn-sheet dyeing and finishing. The brand’s portfolio includes All-In-One, a range of multi-action compounds for more efficient single bath treatments, as well as solutions for desizing, bleaching, stonewashing, resins, coatings and more.

“We’ve been proud to continue the Garmon legacy of R&D and innovation as part of Kemin for the past eight years, and we believe Blue Fever offers an opportunity to enhance customer and market continuity, bringing the brand to a greater audience,” said Dr. Chris Nelson, president and CEO, Kemin Industries. “We look forward to our continued partnership with Blue Fever as we work together to bring our shared focus on providing the best products and services to Garmon customers.”