Saint-Gobain to Acquire The Bailey Group Companies (Bailey-Hunt) for C$880M

Saint-Gobain Acquires Building Products of Canada Corp.

June 12, 2023

Building Products

Saint-Gobain has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Building Products of Canada Corp. for C$1,325 million in cash. The acquisition strengthens Saint-Gobain's exterior solutions in Canada by adding roofing and wood-fiber insulation capabilities and expands its leadership in light and sustainable construction in the Canadian market.

Saint-Gobain Acquires Kaycan

May 31, 2022

Building Products

Saint-Gobain agreed to acquire Kaycan, Ltd., a family-owned Canadian manufacturer and distributor of exterior building materials, for US$928 million and completed the transaction on July 29, 2022. The acquisition makes Saint-Gobain the top siding player in Canada, expands its vinyl offering in the United States with complementary aluminum and engineered wood solutions, and is expected to generate approximately US$30 million of run-rate synergies.

Saint-Gobain (CertainTeed) Acquires Vi-Lux Building Products

July 1, 2021

Building Products

Saint-Gobain, through its North American building-products subsidiary CertainTeed LLC, has acquired Vi-Lux Building Products, a Canadian custom manufacturer of cellular PVC trim and millwork based in Napanee, Ontario. The deal adds specialty PVC molding and trim capacity to Saint-Gobain's siding and millwork offering; Vi-Lux’s 49 plant employees will become part of Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed.

Saothair Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in T BAILEY

December 20, 2024

Manufacturing

Saothair Capital Partners has acquired a majority equity stake in T BAILEY, LLC, a vertically integrated manufacturer of above-ground industrial tanks, pressure vessels, marine pontoons and other large custom steel solutions based in Anacortes, Washington. Founder and CEO Gene Tanaka will remain in a meaningful ownership position and continue to lead the business; financing was provided by Polen Capital and legal/financial advisors included McGuireWoods, Holland & Hart and TM Capital.

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.

Saint-Gobain to acquire Chryso from Cinven

May 20, 2021

Building Products

Saint-Gobain has agreed to acquire Chryso, a global specialist in construction chemicals, from private equity firm Cinven. Headquartered in France, Chryso operates 35 industrial sites and five R&D centres, employs about 1,300 people and serves customers across more than 100 countries; the transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2021 subject to customary approvals.