Medifill
Acquisition in 2024
Medifill is a medical-grade cyanoacrylate adhesive with cutting-edge cleanroom and manufacturing facilities. It manufactures sophisticated technologies designed exclusively for the wound closure market.
GEM is a manufacturer and distributor of medical devices.
Hs Butyl
Acquisition in 2024
HS Butyl is a manufacturer specializing in high-quality butyl tapes and related adhesive products. The company focuses on developing formulations suitable for various applications across multiple industries, including building, infrastructure, automotive, and renewable energy. HS Butyl produces a range of items such as adhesives, sealants, laminated tapes, and polyband products, all designed to provide strong, permanent, and waterproof seals. By catering to the needs of industrial and construction sectors, HS Butyl aims to deliver reliable solutions that meet the demands of its diverse clientele.
ND Industries
Acquisition in 2024
ND Industries, Inc., established in 1955 and headquartered in Clawson, Michigan, is a manufacturing company specializing in solutions for locking, bonding, sealing, masking, lubricating, and assembling fasteners. It develops and supplies a broad range of products and services, including inert and reactive threadlocking agents, advanced sealing products, masking and lubricating solutions, assembly aids, and bottled products. The company also offers chemical engineering, manufacturing, testing, and packaging services. ND Industries serves various industries through its global network of licensees, with facilities in the United States, Taiwan, China, and Turkey. Its primary focus is enhancing the safety and reliability of fastener assemblies, particularly in the automotive sector.
XCHEM International
Acquisition in 2023
XCHEM International LLC is a company based in the United Arab Emirates that specializes in the manufacturing of specialty adhesives and coatings targeted at industrial and commercial sectors. It offers a diverse product range that includes adhesives, coatings, construction chemicals, cleaning chemicals, primers, and sealants. XCHEM International focuses on serving the rapidly expanding construction markets in the Middle East and Northern Africa, providing solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers in various industrial applications.
Adhezion Biomedical
Acquisition in 2023
Adhezion Biomedical is a privately-held medical device company based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2001, the company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing cyanoacrylate-based adhesive and infection prevention products. Their portfolio includes SurgiSeal for wound closure from surgical incisions and punctures, FloraSeal microbial sealant for use after skin preparations prior to surgery, and various animal health products. Adhezion Biomedical also offers solutions for surgical procedures, wound management, and infection prevention. The company was previously known as Spartan Medical Products before changing its name in 2008.
Apollo
Acquisition in 2022
Apollo is the UK’s largest privately-owned liquid adhesive, sealant, coating & primer manufacturer. It supplies high-performance products worldwide across a range of industrial, construction, roofing, and end-user markets. Supply is direct and via distributors, under Apollo and private-label brands.
Fourny
Acquisition in 2022
Fourny is a manufacturer specializing in chemicals for the construction and industrial sectors, particularly in commercial roofing and construction applications. The company provides a range of products, including customized adhesives and coatings formulated with advanced technologies such as water-based, solvent-based, epoxy, and silane-modified polymers. These products are designed for various applications, including flooring and roofing materials, ensuring high-quality performance in industrial settings. Fourny's commitment to offering professionally specified construction products positions it as a key player in the adhesive and coatings market.
Royal Adhesives & Sealants
Acquisition in 2017
Royal Adhesives & Sealants is a prominent global manufacturer and marketer of high-performance adhesives, sealants, encapsulants, and polymer coatings. The company serves diverse markets, including aerospace and defense, automotive, recreational vehicles, marine, and renewable energy sectors such as solar and wind. Its extensive product portfolio includes a wide range of adhesive technologies, such as thermosetting epoxy, urethane, methyl methacrylate, moisture-cured urethanes, and various specialized formulations designed to meet the rigorous demands of different applications. Royal operates ISO 9001/2008 certified facilities, showcasing its commitment to quality and innovation. With expertise in multiple adhesive chemistries, the company is well-positioned to address the needs of its customers across numerous industries, providing tailored solutions that enhance performance and reliability.
Advanced Adhesives
Acquisition in 2016
Advanced Adhesives is a manufacturer of industrial adhesives, specializing in a diverse array of products including water-based, solvent-based, and hot melt adhesives. The company serves a wide range of industries, such as consumer packaged goods, woodworking, and product assembly applications. By offering a variety of adhesive solutions, Advanced Adhesives meets the specific needs of its customers across different sectors, ensuring high-quality performance and reliability in their applications.
Nanosys, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of quantum dot technology aimed at enhancing high-definition viewing experiences across various display applications. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, Nanosys produces Quantum Dot Concentrate materials and Quantum Dot Enhancement films that improve the performance of a wide range of consumer electronics, including televisions, tablets, and smartphones. The company's quantum dots are nanoscale semiconductors that enable displays to achieve greater brightness and a wider color gamut, resulting in more lifelike images. This technology is compatible with various display types, including LED-LCDs, OLEDs, and micro-LEDs. Nanosys has seen significant adoption of its technology, with over 20 million devices shipped in numerous products, thus contributing to advancements in the display industry.
EcoSynthetix
Series A in 2004
EcoSynthetix Inc. is a renewable chemicals company focused on developing and commercializing bio-based technologies that serve as sustainable alternatives to synthetic, petrochemical-based adhesives and related products. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Burlington, Canada, the company operates internationally across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. EcoSynthetix offers a range of products, including EcoMer biomonomer for pressure-sensitive adhesives, EcoSphere biolatex for paper and paperboard coatings, and DuraBind engineered biopolymers designed to reduce the use of hazardous chemicals in building materials like wood composites. Its offerings find applications in various industries, including adhesives, paints and coatings, paper products, and personal care.