Pacific Seafood Acquires Trident Seafoods' Kodiak Processing Operations

Silver Bay Seafoods Acquires Icicle's 50% Stake in OBI Seafoods

March 20, 2025

Food & Beverage

Silver Bay Seafoods has purchased Icicle Seafoods' (a Cooke subsidiary) 50% ownership stake in OBI Seafoods, partnering with the Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation (BBEDC), which will retain its 50% share. Silver Bay will manage all OBI facilities and operations across multiple Alaskan plants and a Washington warehouse, with the companies citing the move as a step to stabilize regional processing capacity and support local fishermen and communities.

Kodiak Building Partners Acquires Thomas Building Center

July 24, 2024

Building Products

Kodiak Building Partners has acquired Thomas Building Center, a 50+-year-old lumber and building materials supplier based in Sequim, Washington. 1stWest M&A served as exclusive advisor to the owners in the transaction; the acquisition expands Kodiak's presence on the Olympic Peninsula and strengthens its footprint in the Pacific Northwest.

Kodiak Acquires Crown Carbon Reduction Technologies and US Chemical

October 31, 2025

Manufacturing

Cincinnati-based specialty chemical company Kodiak has acquired Crown Carbon Reduction Technologies and US Chemical to expand its manufacturing footprint, product portfolio and presence in the energy and mining end markets. The deals add new product lines (dust control, freeze conditioning, water treatment chemicals and fuel catalysts), nine manufacturing locations (bringing Kodiak to nine production sites) and additional employees to accelerate cross-selling and service capabilities.

Cal Marine Fish Company Acquires Assets of Monterey Fish Company

August 6, 2024

Food & Beverage

Cal Marine Fish Company, LLC, backed by parent Inter Oceanic Holdings, LLC, acquired the assets of Monterey Fish Company, Inc. Plethora Businesses served as exclusive sell-side advisor; the deal expands Cal Marine's harvesting, processing and packing capabilities and strengthens its market presence in the California seafood industry.

Océano Seafood Acquires Sea Fresh USA

September 27, 2023

Food & Beverage

Peru-based Océano Seafood has acquired Sea Fresh USA, a Rhode Island-based seafood processor, marking Océano's first U.S. acquisition. The deal gives Océano direct access to Sea Fresh's BRC-certified processing facility, fishing vessels and U.S. sourcing capabilities and supports the company's planned expansion across North America.

Kodiak Acquires Southern Adhesives and Coatings

July 9, 2024

Manufacturing

Kodiak, a Cincinnati-based specialty chemical supplier, has acquired Southern Adhesives and Coatings of Madeira, Ohio. The acquisition adds adhesives and coatings capabilities to Kodiak's portfolio and enables the company to expand into the paper and packaging end markets.