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KOST USA

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 […]

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Custom-Pak Products

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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Rheogistics LLC

Rheogistics LLC Grace Matthews advised the owners of Rheogistics LLC (“Rheogistics”) on its sale to The International Group, Inc. (“IGI”). Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Picayune, Mississippi, Rheogistics focuses exclusively on the science of rigid PVC processing. Rheogistics’ leading portfolio of proprietary, hydrocarbon wax-based additives and lubricant systems for rigid PVC offers superior performance

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Meese, Inc.

Meese, Inc. Tingue, Brown & Co., a global supplier of commercial laundry products has sold its subsidiary Meese, Inc (“Meese”) to Tank Holding (“Tank”), a portfolio company of Olympus Partners. Founded in 1931, Meese is a leading rotational molder of proprietary and custom-molded plastic products for a range of industries including laundry, recycling, material handling,

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Water Science Tehnologies

Water Science Tehnologies GRACE MATTHEWS ADVISES WATER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES ON ITS SALE TO ITALMATCH CHEMICALS GROUP MILWAUKEE, WI (SEPTEMBER 27, 2019) – Water Science Technologies (WST), a leading blender and chemical solutions provider, announced today that is has been acquired by Italmatch Chemicals Group (Italmatch), a global specialty chemical group focused on the production and

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Epoxies, Etc.

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

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Ritus Corporation & Vanseal Corporation

Ritus Corporation & Vanseal Corporation Grace Matthews advised the shareholders of Ritus Corporation, including its subsidiary Classic Molding Company, and Vanseal Corporation (VRC Holdings Inc., or “VRC”) on the sale of VRC to Blue Point Capital Partners (“Blue Point”). VRC was founded in 1963 and consists of Ritus Corporation, its subsidiary Classic Molding Company, and

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Smart Chemical Services

Smart Chemical Services Integrated Advantage Group LP (“IAG”) and its subsidiaries, including Smart Chemical Services, Genesis Custom Chemical Blending, and Panhandle Express Energy Services, have completed a recapitalization with a chemicals-focused investor group. IAG will continue to be led by its current management team, including President, CEO, and co-founder Lloyd Brown. Financial terms of the

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QualiChem

QualiChem MILWAUKEE (August 7, 2018) – Grace Matthews, Inc. and QualiChem, Inc. (“QualiChem”) are pleased to announce that QualiChem has entered into a global strategic partnership with Yushiro Manufacturing America, Inc., a subsidiary of Yushiro Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (collectively “Yushiro”). The announcement brings together two of the premier metalworking fluids manufacturers in the industry.

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Quick Fuel

Quick Fuel Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Jacobus Energy, Inc. (“Jacobus”) is a premier petroleum marketer in the U.S. Its services include mobile refueling and fuel management solutions for commercial operators as well as heating and cooling services. The Company sold the automated fueling stations business of Quick Fuel (“Quick Fuel” or the “Business”) to Flyers

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