1972 Merger with Palmafina
Palmafina, also a subsidiary of Petrofina, had been in existence in Ertvelde since 1931, producing deep fat fryer oil, butter, chocolate spread, and soap. In 1972 Oleochim took it over and the company was renamed Oleofina. Oleochim hereby gained a new field of activity: the food industry in addition to chemistry.
1965 The link Ertvelde and Oelegem
In 1965 Oleochim nv of Ertvelde bought up Bougies de la Cour nv of Oelegem. With the merger PetroFina displayed a far-reaching interest in oleochemistry. With Oleochim situated beside the Ghent-Terneuzen sea canal, and Bougies de la Cour beside the Albert Canal, ideal transport possibilities were opened up.