Ansell Limited Acquires Microgard Ltd.

Ardian Acquires 50% Stake in ANGUS Chemical Company

October 13, 2020

Manufacturing

Ardian has acquired a 50% ownership stake in ANGUS Chemical Company from Golden Gate Capital at an enterprise value of approximately $2.25 billion. Golden Gate Capital will retain the remaining 50% and Ardian will partner with ANGUS management to accelerate growth through investment in core markets, development of new molecules and a global buy-and-build strategy.

MSA Safety Acquires Bristol Uniforms

January 25, 2021

Manufacturing

MSA Safety Incorporated acquired U.K.-based Bristol Uniforms in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $60 million. The deal expands MSA's fire-service PPE and protective-apparel capabilities while strengthening its presence in the U.K. and key European markets.

McKean Defense Group Acquires Mikros Systems Corporation

November 12, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

McKean Defense Group agreed to acquire Mikros Systems Corporation for approximately $4.6 million in cash, purchasing all outstanding common stock in a merger. The acquisition strengthens McKean's U.S. Navy portfolio by adding Mikros' electronic systems, combat-systems monitoring and diagnostic analytics capabilities to support Littoral Combat Ship programs and other naval sustainment work.

Somera Private Equity and e2p Acquire Ty-Gard and Shock-Gard to Form Gardian Holdings

April 17, 2024

Manufacturing

Somera Private Equity, alongside strategic partner Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p), acquired a majority stake in the businesses that develop and manufacture the Ty-Gard and Shock-Gard product lines and formed Gardian Holdings LLC, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Matthew Bullock will retain a significant equity stake and remain CEO, while PSP (PSP Capital Partners) took a minority investment to support growth and product development across Gardian's cargo-securement and protective packaging offerings.

Milliken & Company Acquires Encapsys, LLC

October 18, 2021

Manufacturing

Milliken & Company acquired Encapsys, LLC from The Cypress Performance Group LLC; the transaction closed on October 18, 2021. Encapsys is a leader in microencapsulation technology headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and the acquisition expands Milliken's specialty chemicals and materials science capabilities to accelerate sustainable solutions for multiple end markets.

Environmental 360 Solutions Acquires Anachem Ltd.

January 29, 2021

Environmental Services

Environmental 360 Solutions Ltd. (E360S) has acquired Montreal-based Anachem Ltd., a family-owned hazardous and non-hazardous waste treatment and recycling business. The deal provides E360S a beachhead in the Montreal market and retains Jason Zieba to operate the business while the sellers transition to retirement.