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Polytex Environmental Inks

Polytex Environmental Inks Polytex Environmental Inks (“Polytex”) is a leading global provider of custom-formulated inks for niche markets. Polytex inks are custom-formulated to meet specific performance and application requirements and can be applied to nearly every substrate used on a printing press. Key competitive advantages for Polytex include its abilities to solve technical problems, identify […]

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Spraylat Corporation

Spraylat Corporation Spraylat Corporation is a global manufacturer of industrial powder and liquid coatings and is one of the largest privately held coatings companies in North America. Spraylat, known for its technology and customer service, is a leader in many of the niche markets it serves, including automotive wheel and tire coatings, electronic conductive coatings,

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Fasse Paint Company

Fasse Paint Company The Industrial Division of Fasse Paint Company (Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin) manufactures wood and metal coatings for industrial applications and aerosol cans.  The Company was managed and owned by a second generation family that realized the next growth phase of Fasse would best be achieved through a sale of the company to a

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Northland Stainless

Northland Stainless Northland Stainless Inc., located in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, is a fully-integrated manufacturer and supplier of custom fabricated stainless steel pressure vessels, tank heads and components for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food, beverage, paper and ethanol customers. Founded in 1973, Northland has a long-standing reputation of delivering steel pressure vessels for the most demanding industries. The

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Vesta, Inc.

Vesta, Inc. Vesta, Inc., based in Franklin WI, specializes in manufacturing and assembling silicone rubber components for medical device applications. As one of the fastest growing businesses in its industry, Vesta had been regularly contacted by both strategic and financial buyers interested in pursuing an acquisition of the company. The shareholders of Vesta engaged Grace

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Columbia Paint & Coatings

Columbia Paint & Coatings Columbia Paint & Coatings Co., headquartered in Spokane, Washington, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of paints and coatings in the western and pacific northwestern portions of the United States. Columbia services the professional painting contractor, builder and do-it-yourself markets through 41 company-owned stores. The shareholders of privately-held Columbia engaged Grace

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ColorMatrix Corporation – Audax Group

ColorMatrix Corporation – Audax Group With headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio and facilities in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia, ColorMatrix is the world’s largest supplier of liquid color and additive concentrates used in the manufacture of thermoplastic products. The shareholders of ColorMatrix engaged Grace Matthews to market the company for sale to selected strategic

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Pacific Epoxy Polymers, Inc.

Pacific Epoxy Polymers, Inc. Richmond, Missouri-based Pacific Epoxy Polymers, Inc., an epoxy resins manufacturer, retained Grace Matthews to create liquidity for its shareholders. Using its in-depth chemical industry knowledge, Grace Matthews contacted multiple interested strategic buyers as part of a competitive search process. Ultimately, Grace Matthews matched Pacific Epoxy with Hexion Specialty Chemicals, a $4

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Raabe Corporation

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

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Surface Protection Industries, Inc.

Surface Protection Industries, Inc. Los Angeles-based Surface Protection Industries retained Grace Matthews to sell its Paramount Paint & Lacquer division in a competitive sale process. Grace Matthews identified a number of interested buyers for this wood coatings manufacturer, including Chemcraft International. As an industry leader in wood coatings, Chemcraft had strategic reasons to increase its

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