SMC Global Acquires International Chemicals LLC

Saint-Gobain Acquires Business Assets of International Cellulose Corporation

February 2, 2024

Building Products

Saint-Gobain has acquired the business assets of International Cellulose Corporation (ICC), a Houston-based manufacturer of spray-applied, plant-fiber insulation and acoustical finishing systems. The assets — including Ecosorb International — will join CertainTeed's Commercial Building and Infrastructure business in North America, strengthening Saint-Gobain's sustainable insulation and fireproofing portfolio; ICC operates a manufacturing site in Houston with approximately 50 employees.

Sibelco Acquires Strategic Materials, Inc.

April 23, 2024

Environmental Services

Sibelco, the Belgium-headquartered materials group, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Strategic Materials, Inc. (SMI), a leading North American glass recycler with 42 plants across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The deal expands Sibelco’s circular business into North America and strengthens its footprint beyond high‑purity quartz, adding significant glass‑recycling processing capacity and product lines.

Gladstone Investment and Xyresic Capital Acquire Smart Chemical Solutions

May 19, 2025

Oil & Gas

Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq: GAIN), alongside co-investor Xyresic Capital, has acquired Smart Chemical Solutions, LLC, a Midland, Texas–based provider of production chemicals to onshore oil and gas operators. Gladstone provided equity and senior secured debt to complete the transaction; Palo Duro Capital was the seller according to advisor announcements.

Harbour Group Acquires Americo Chemical Products

May 5, 2023

Manufacturing

Harbour Group, a privately owned operations-focused investment company based in St. Louis, acquired Americo Chemical Products, a specialty chemical manufacturer headquartered in Elgin, Illinois. The founder Chris Bozin will remain as CEO; Harbour Group said the acquisition will help Americo scale in its existing markets while expanding its product offering and end‑market applications.

Veolia Acquires Chameleon Industries

July 24, 2025

Environmental Services

Veolia North America has completed the acquisition of Chameleon Industries, a Texas-based specialty chemical producer that recovers and repurposes byproducts from semiconductor manufacturing. The deal expands Veolia's circular-economy capabilities and its environmental services footprint in the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing markets across North America.

Integrated Global Services Acquires Coatings and Materials Business from Liquidmetal Industrial Solutions

October 24, 2024

Industrial Services

Integrated Global Services, Inc. (IGS) has acquired the engineered coatings and materials business (the "Coatings and Materials Business") of Liquidmetal Industrial Solutions. The Chattanooga-based business, which specializes in high-performance thermal spray application services and materials (including patented Armacor technologies), will join IGS to expand its asset integrity and surface enhancement capabilities; Liquidmetal will continue to operate its remaining mechanical and inspection services.