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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Reaxis MILWAUKEE (February 4, 2025) TIB Chemicals AG (“TIB Chemicals”), headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, has announced that it has acquired Reaxis, Inc. (“Reaxis”), a leading U.S. manufacturer of tin catalysts and metal-based specialty additives. By acquiring Reaxis, TIB Chemicals strengthens its presence in the North American market and reinforces its position as a global leader
Verantis MILWAUKEE (January 27, 2025) Verantis Environmental Solutions Group, a global provider of highly engineered environmental control systems headquartered in Middleburg Heights, OH, with a facility in LaGrange, OH and entities in China, India, and Singapore, has been acquired by CECO Environmental Corp., a leader in engineered systems and industrial process equipment for air quality
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
United Paint MILWAUKEE (July 26, 2024) – Sheboygan Paint Company, a Wisconsin-based family-owned manufacturer of liquid industrial coatings announced the acquisition of Bradley Coatings Group from United Paint and Chemical Corporation. Sheboygan Paint is a fifth-generation owned company founded in 1921. Bradley was founded in 1946 and was acquired by United in 2017 and supplies
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
h.p. polymers MILWAUKEE (April 26, 2024) – Platte River Equity (“Platte River”), a Denver-based private equity firm focused on aerospace, chemical, and industrial sectors, announced its portfolio company MFG Chemical (“MFG”), a specialty custom manufacturer of complex chemistries, has acquired H.P. Polymers (“HPP” or the “Company”). Based in Puslinch, Ontario, HPP is an independent resin and
Mcclarin MILWAUKEE (March 6, 2024) – McClarin Plastics, LLC (“McCLARIN”) completed a strategic acquisition and relocation of select polyolefin thermoset molding assets from Materia Inc., an ExxonMobil wholly owned affiliate. The transaction included a supply agreement for Proxxima™ resin systems for high performance composites and molded thermosets. Grace Matthews, Inc. served as advisor to McCLARIN on
Silberline MILWAUKEE (January 10, 2024) – The specialty chemicals group ALTANA has entered into an agreement to acquire the Silberline Group. The U.S. company specializes in developing and manufacturing effect pigments utilized in various applications, ranging from automotive coatings and printing inks to plastics, protective coatings, and packaged consumer goods. Grace Matthews served as exclusive financial
Merichem MILWAUKEE (January 3, 2024) – Black Bay Energy Capital (“Black Bay”), a New Orleans-based private equity firm that is focused on the energy and specialty chemical sectors, has announced the acquisition of Merichem Company’s technology business unit, comprised of Merichem Process Technologies and Merichem Catalyst Products, which will collectively be renamed “Merichem Technologies.” Grace
