Peninsula Polymers MILWAUKEE, May 6, 2025 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Rodaj, a distributor serving the CASE, Packaging, and Specialty markets. Grace Matthews, Inc. (“Grace Matthews”) advised Peninsula Polymers on the transaction. “We have been diligent in selecting the right partner in […]
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LA-CO Industries MILWAUKEE, July 23, 2024 – MPE Partners (“MPE” or “Morgenthaler Private Equity”) has announced the recapitalization of LA-CO Industries, Inc. (“LA-CO”). Based in Elk Grove Village, IL and founded in 1934, LA-CO is a fourth-generation, family-owned global company specializing in the manufacturing of industrial hand-held markers, plumbing chemicals, temperature indication tools, sterilization inks
Teckrez MILWAUKEE (December 7, 2023) – Hidden Harbor Capital Partners (“Hidden Harbor”), an operationally focused private equity firm specializing in control investments in lower middle market companies, has announced the recapitalization of Teckrez, LLC (“Teckrez”). Based in Jacksonville, FL, Teckrez is a leading provider of high-quality tackifier resin and acrylic monomer solutions, providing market expertise,
Epoxies, Etc. Epoxies, Etc. (“Epoxies”) is a leading specialty formulator of epoxy, urethane, silicone and UV curable resin systems located in Cranston, Rhode Island. Founded in 1988, the Company manufactures a broad range of custom formulated adhesives, potting compounds and coatings for use in the electronic, electrical, construction and decorative industries. After receiving inbound inquiries
H.B. Fuller Company H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) has sold its surfactants, thickeners and dispersants business (“the Business”) to Tiarco, LLC (“Tiarco”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Textile Rubber and Chemical Company, Inc., for $71 million. H.B. Fuller acquired the Business through its acquisition of Royal Adhesives & Sealants in 2017. The Business, based in Dalton, Georgia,
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Gabriel Performance Products / Royce Gabriel Performance Products (Akron, OH), a leading manufacturer of specialty chemical raw materials for coatings and adhesives and a portfolio company of the Audax Group, acquired Royce International, a supplier of epoxy chemistries used in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and other applications. Grace Matthews advised Gabriel on its acquisition of Royce
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Owensboro Specialty Polymers Headquartered in Owensboro, KY, Owensboro Specialty Polymers (“OSP”) is the North America market leader in polyvinylidene chloride (“PVdC”) latex emulsions, a specialty polymer barrier coating used in the flexible packaging, metal coatings, and oil & gas markets. OSP complements its PVdC products with polyvinyl acetate (“PVAc”) emulsions, a backbone polymer used in
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Applied Adhesives Based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Applied Adhesives is a leading supplier of hot melt, water-based, and reactive adhesives for the packaging, assembly, graphic arts, and paper converting industries. The Company partners with the world’s leading adhesive and dispensing equipment manufacturers, including Henkel, HB Fuller, Bostik, and Nordson, to provide premier adhesives solutions to manufacturers
Henry Company Graham Partners, a private investment firm focused on investing in businesses with advanced industrial technologies, innovative product offerings, and strong growth potential, is pleased to announce it has sold Henry Company LLC (“Henry”), its largest Graham III exit to date. Henry is a leading North American manufacturer of integrated, energy efficient systems that
Bacon Adhesives – Royal Adhesives & Sealants Bacon Adhesives, a division of CASS Polymers and a portfolio company of Shoreview Industries, has been acquired by Royal Adhesives & Sealants. Grace Matthews advised CASS Polymers and Shoreview Industries on this transaction. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Irvine, California, Bacon is a
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