Seatex MILWAUKEE (October 31, 2024) The Riverside Company, a global private investment firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has invested in Seatex, a leading provider of chemical manufacturing and technology solutions for startups through Fortune 100 companies. Grace Matthews advised the shareholders of Seatex, formerly a portfolio company of Cotton Creek […]
Strem Chemicals MILWAUKEE (April 7, 2021) – Strem Chemicals, Inc. (“Strem” or the “Company”) today announced that is has completed its sale to Ascensus Specialties LLC (“Ascensus”), a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners (“Wind Point”). Strem is a global leader in high-purity, research-grade catalysts, ligands, organometallics, metal carbonyls, and CVD/ALD precursors. Details of the
KOST USA MILWAUKEE (November 30, 2020) — KOST USA, Inc. (“KOST”), a manufacturer, supplier, and marketer of antifreeze and functional fluids, is pleased to announce it has been acquired by Recochem, Inc. (“Recochem”). Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, KOST has been providing high-performance products, in-depth product knowledge, and superior service for both brand-name and private-label brands since
Custom-Pak Products Custom-Pak Products, Inc. (“Custom-Pak”), a leading formulator and packager of custom-matched touch-up paint solutions, is pleased to announce it has been acquired by PLZ Aeroscience Corporation (“PLZ”). PLZ is the North American leader in specialty aerosol and liquid product manufacturing, serving a variety of consumer and industrial end markets. Grace Matthews, a Milwaukee-based investment
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MFG Chemical, Inc. Based in Dalton, Georgia, MFG Chemical, Inc. (MFG or the “Company”) was founded in 1981 as a compounder and reseller of chemicals used in the carpet industry. Over its 35+ year history, the Company transformed itself into a leading surfactants, polymers and specialty chemicals manufacturer, with a differentiated position in chemistries based
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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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ChemQuest Chemicals Edgewater Capital Partners, LLC (“Edgewater”) and Clayton (‘Clay’) Pace, an experienced chemical industry executive, acquired a majority interest in ChemQuest Chemicals, LLC, with Mr. Pace becoming the new CEO of ChemQuest. Grace Matthews advised Edgewater and Mr. Pace on this transaction. Lewis Talbert, the previous owner of ChemQuest, will retain a minority stake
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Marianna Industries Founded in 1968 and located in Omaha, Nebraska, Marianna Industries is a manufacturer, importer/exporter, and distributor of high-quality personal care products and beauty supplies. Marianna is the largest independent company in North America dedicated exclusively to beauty care products and is the only supplier that offers a full range of beauty products, including
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Borregaard Synthesis Borregaard Synthesis, Inc. (“BSI”) is a supplier of fine chemicals to the medical/photo imaging, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemicals markets. The company is an independent subsidiary of Borregaard, Inc., the chemicals division of the Orkla Group, one of Norway’s largest publicly traded companies. Management from Borregaard, Inc. contacted Grace Matthews to divest BSI because
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Raabe Corporation Raabe Corporation is a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of custom matched touch-up paints and private label aerosol and liquid coating products. Founded by the entrepreneur Richard Raabe in 1951, the firm evolved from a modest store-front mixer of touch-up paints for local auto shops into a nationally recognized leader in its chosen niche markets. In
