Pritzker Private Capital Acquires Vertellus

Vertellus Acquires Specialty Ingredients Businesses from Chemtrade

November 3, 2021

Manufacturing

Vertellus, a Pritzker Private Capital–backed specialty chemicals manufacturer, completed the acquisition of certain Chemtrade businesses that produce potassium chloride, caustic pellets and vaccine adjuvants. The deal expands Vertellus’ capabilities and product portfolio in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors and strengthens its manufacturing footprint for specialty ingredients.

Vertellus Acquires Jarchem Innovative Ingredients

December 16, 2021

Manufacturing

Indianapolis-based Vertellus has acquired Jarchem Innovative Ingredients, a Newark, New Jersey manufacturer and supplier of specialty, nature-based ingredients. The deal expands Vertellus' portfolio in nature-based and environmentally friendly ingredients for personal care, food and specialty industrial markets; Vertellus is PE-backed by Pritzker Private Capital.

Vertellus Acquires Polyscope Polymers

January 31, 2022

Manufacturing

Indianapolis-based specialty materials manufacturer Vertellus, backed by Pritzker Private Capital, has acquired Polyscope Polymers B.V., a Netherlands-based producer of styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymers. The deal expands Vertellus’ European production capabilities and extends its presence into coatings, electronics and automotive end markets as an add-on to the Vertellus platform.

Vertellus Acquires IM Chemicals

June 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Vertellus, a Pritzker Private Capital‑backed specialty chemicals manufacturer based in Indianapolis, acquired IM Chemicals — the intermediates and specialties division of ESIM Chemicals — to expand its specialty ingredients portfolio and add European manufacturing capacity. The deal was announced in June 2021 and completed in October 2021, enabling Vertellus to broaden product offerings for pharmaceuticals, coatings and fuel & lubricant markets.

Aurorium (formerly Vertellus) Acquires CENTAURI Technologies

March 13, 2023

Manufacturing

Aurorium (formerly Vertellus), a Pritzker Private Capital–backed specialty materials platform based in Indianapolis, acquired CENTAURI Technologies, a Pasadena, Texas–based manufacturer of specialty materials. The deal expands Aurorium’s advanced manufacturing capabilities—notably CENTAURI’s hydroformylation and hydrogenation expertise—and supports the platform’s growth across personal care, coatings, and transportation end markets.

Comvest Partners Acquires VanDeMark Chemical Inc.

April 23, 2019

Manufacturing

Comvest Partners has acquired VanDeMark Chemical Inc., a Lockport, New York–headquartered manufacturer of specialty phosgene-derived chemicals with a facility in Hungary. The seller was Verus Investment Partners (with Sidereal Capital Group noted in some reports), and Comvest said it will partner with management to invest in capabilities, product development and future growth.