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, […]
Rudd Company MILWAUKEE (May 30, 2023) – Rudd Company, Inc. (“Rudd” or the “Company”), an independently-owned wood coatings manufacturer based in Seattle, Washington, has entered into an agreement to sell substantially all of its assets, including the Rudd® Wood Finishes and Glitsa® Floor Finishes brands, to Gemini Coatings, an Oklahoma-based and 100% employee-owned wood coatings
Benz Oil MILWAUKEE (May 9, 2023) – Two Wisconsin-based, family-owned companies are joining forces. AMSOIL INC., a global leader in synthetic lubricant technology, has acquired Milwaukee-based Benz Oil. Founded in 1898, Benz specializes in the development, manufacture and supply of industrial and metalworking fluids. Benz Oil will become part of the AMSOIL Industrial business unit.
Americo Chemical Products MILWAUKEE, May 5, 2023 – Americo Chemical Products, Inc. (“Americo”) is now part of the Harbour Group family of companies. Americo is a leading provider of innovative chemical solutions for industries that require surface treatment of metal and other substrates. Its solutions include chemistries for metal treatment, wastewater treatment, and other specialty
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PurEpoxy Vortex Coatings Inc. (“PurEpoxy”), a leading North American concrete coatings manufacturer, and Groupe Distribution Inc. (“Ice Epoxy”), a casting resins provider, have been acquired by A.P. Nonweiler, Co. (“APN”), a manufacturer of specialty coatings and a portfolio company of Renovo Capital, LLC (“Renovo”). Grace Matthews advised PurEpoxy and Ice Epoxy on the transaction. PurEpoxy
Chemsolv, Inc. Chemsolv, Inc. (“Chemsolv”), a leading distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals based in Roanoke, VA, has been acquired by OpenGate Capital (“OpenGate”). Grace Matthews advised Chemsolv on the transaction. Founded in 1979, Chemsolv is a diversified distributor offering more than 1,000 chemicals including solvents, plasticizers, coolants, lubricants, surfactants, diesel exhaust fluid, additives, and
Ferrovia Services Ferrovia Services, LLC, an Auburn, Alabama-based railroad vegetation management company has been acquired by Auxo Investment Partners. Grace Matthews advised Ferrovia’s shareholders on the transaction. Ferrovia Services inspects, manages, and abates vegetation along rail corridors and Department of Transportation rights of ways with locations across the U.S. The acquisition follows Grand Rapids-based Auxo’s
The Ingredient House MILWAUKEE (September 13, 2021) – Expanding its global distribution presence, Prinova Group LLC (“Prinova”), a NAGASE Group Company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire industry expert The Ingredient House, LLC (“TIH”). TIH has a significant presence in the sweetener, polyol and specialty ingredient sectors both in the U.S. and internationally. This
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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
Diamond Vogel MILWAUKEE (February 16, 2021) – Diamond Vogel, a family-owned and operated manufacturer of high quality paints and coatings, announces the sale of its Colorado and New Mexico distribution operations and store locations to Guiry’s, Incorporated (“Guiry’s”). Grace Matthews advised Diamond Vogel on the transaction. The transaction comprises Diamond Vogel’s 14 store locations across
