Armstrong Group Acquires The Ziegenfelder Company

Armstrong World Industries Acquires A. Zahner Company

December 4, 2024

Building Products

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) has acquired A. Zahner Company, a Kansas City–based designer, engineer and fabricator of high-design exterior architectural metal solutions. The acquisition expands Armstrong's exterior architectural metal capabilities and complements its existing architectural specialties portfolio; Armstrong funded the deal with cash and its revolving credit facility.

Genera Acquires Zume Inc. Assets

September 13, 2023

Packaging

Genera acquired the Camarillo-based assets of molded-fiber manufacturer and equipment supplier Zume Inc. in a cash transaction to add thermoforming equipment and accelerate expansion of its sustainable molded-fiber packaging capabilities for foodservice and consumer products.

Ferrero Group Acquires Wells Enterprises (Blue Bunny, Bomb Pop)

December 7, 2022

Food & Beverage

The Ferrero Group agreed to acquire Wells Enterprises, the family-owned maker of Blue Bunny, Bomb Pop, Halo Top and other ice cream brands, as part of Ferrero's strategic expansion into the ice cream category and North American market. Wells Enterprises will remain a stand-alone business with its Le Mars leadership and manufacturing footprint intact; terms were not disclosed and the transaction was expected to close in early 2023.

Delaware Valley Floral Group Acquires Zieger & Sons, Inc.

October 25, 2024

Consumer Products

Delaware Valley Floral Group, LLC (DVFG) has agreed to acquire Zieger & Sons, Inc., a family-run wholesale floral distributor that has served the U.S. Northeast for more than a century. DVFG will assume service of Zieger's customer orders after Zieger's final day of service (October 25, 2024), expanding DVFG's regional distribution footprint and customer relationships.

Advent International Acquires Majority Stake in ZIMMERMANN

August 8, 2023

Retail

Advent International has agreed to acquire a majority shareholding in ZIMMERMANN from Style Capital, with the Zimmermann family and Style Capital retaining a significant minority stake. The investment will support ZIMMERMANN’s international expansion—particularly in Asia and the Middle East—broaden product categories and accessories, and strengthen its online and omnichannel presence.

PNC Brands Group Acquires Majority Interest in Ice Cream Factory

October 21, 2025

Food & Beverage

PNC Brands Group has acquired a majority interest in Ice Cream Factory, the family-owned ice cream company headquartered in Lebanon, Missouri. Founder Shannon Imler will remain as Chief Growth Officer while PNC's CEO Gail Kurpgeweit will serve as Ice Cream Factory CEO as the business undergoes operational upgrades, expanded co-manufacturing capacity, and job growth.