MILWAUKEE (October 22, 2026) – Shrieve Chemical Company (“Shrieve”), a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a leading global distributor of specialized chemicals serving a broad range of end markets, announced today that it has acquired Research Solutions Group, Inc. (“RSG”), a distributor, blender, and recycler of industrial solvents and specialty chemicals headquartered in Pelham, Alabama. Grace Matthews advised the shareholders of Research Solutions Group on this transaction. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1971, RSG has built a strong reputation across the Southeastern United States for industrial solvents, custom solvent blends, and specialty chemical products, complemented by solvent recycling and waste management services. The acquisition expands Shrieve’s footprint across the Southeast and adds blending, recycling, and logistics capabilities. Together, the companies are well positioned to provide customers with a broader range of solutions, enhanced technical capabilities, and greater service coverage across key markets.
ABOUT RESEARCH SOLUTIONS GROUP
Research Solutions Group, headquartered in Pelham, Alabama, is a distributor, blender, and recycler of industrial solvents and specialty chemicals. Founded in 1971, the company serves customers throughout the Southeastern United States with industrial solvents, custom solvent blends, and specialty chemical products, complemented by solvent recycling and waste management services. Through its network of facilities, transportation assets, and technical expertise, RSG has built a strong reputation for customer service and operational excellence. For more information, visit www.researchsolutionsgroup.com.
ABOUT SHRIEVE
Shrieve, based in The Woodlands, Texas, is a leading value-added chemicals distributor serving a broad range of end markets globally. Since its founding in 1978, Shrieve has leveraged its knowledge network to find the best match between suppliers, customer needs, and product applications. Through its four operating segments, Industrial Distribution, Specialty Distribution, Specialty Lubricants, and Energy Products and Services, Shrieve markets nearly 1,500 products across more than 40 countries. For more information, visit www.shrieve.com.
ABOUT GEMSPRING CAPITAL
Gemspring Capital, a Westport, Connecticut-based private equity firm with $5.1 billion of capital under management, provides flexible capital solutions to middle market companies. Gemspring partners with talented management teams and takes a partnership approach to helping drive revenue growth, value creation, and sustainable competitive advantages. Target companies have up to $2.0 billion in revenue and are in the aerospace & defense, business services, consumer services, financial and insurance services, healthcare, industrial, software, and tech-enabled services sectors. For more information, visit www.gemspring.com.
ABOUT GRACE MATTHEWS
Grace Matthews, Inc., a Milwaukee-based investment bank, provides merger, acquisition, and corporate finance advisory services to private and public companies across the chemical and material science value chain. Over the past 25 years, Grace Matthews has successfully completed over 175 transactions on behalf of private, middle-market companies, private equity firms, and large multi-national corporations. For more detailed information on Grace Matthews, visit www.gracematthews.com.