Meridian Adhesives Group (Arsenal) Acquires Epoxies, Etc.

American Securities Acquires Meridian Adhesives Group from Arsenal Capital Partners

September 1, 2022

Manufacturing

An affiliate of American Securities LLC has acquired Meridian Adhesives Group from Arsenal Capital Partners, with the transaction completed in partnership with Meridian's management team and funds affiliated with Arsenal. Financial terms were not disclosed; Meridian, headquartered in Houston, Texas, operates 25 facilities, serves over 5,000 customers globally, and employs approximately 560 people.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires E-Chem

July 3, 2020

Building Products

Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired E-Chem, a New Mexico-based designer and manufacturer of epoxy polymer products for concrete. E-Chem will join Meridian’s Infrastructure Division to expand Meridian’s presence in the infrastructure and concrete rehabilitation markets and leverage Meridian’s distributor network and resources to accelerate product development and market penetration.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires PolyCom Industries and Eco Dispersions

July 2, 2019

Manufacturing

Meridian Adhesives Group, a platform created and backed by Arsenal Capital Partners, has acquired PolyCom Industries, LLC and its affiliate Eco Dispersions, LLC. The add-on expands Meridian's capabilities in adhesives and coatings for the flooring market and positions PolyCom to leverage Meridian's broader technologies and resources.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires GENTEC and FT Polymer

March 3, 2021

Manufacturing

Meridian Adhesives Group acquired GENTEC and FT Polymer, two European-based adhesive suppliers that serve electronics, medical, aerospace and automotive end markets. The two businesses will join Meridian’s Electronics Division and work with Epoxy Technology Europe to expand Meridian’s European footprint and product/distribution capabilities.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Adhesives Division of John P. Kummer

April 15, 2020

Manufacturing

Meridian Adhesives Group announced the acquisition of the adhesives division of John P. Kummer (JPK), a European distributor of specialty materials for the electronics and medical markets. The adhesives business will be combined with Meridian-owned Epoxy Technology Europe Limited to form Epoxy Technology Europe GmbH; the equipment division of JPK will remain a separate entity. The deal is expected to close on April 30, 2020.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Adhesives Division of Tri-Tex Co. Inc.

December 13, 2021

Manufacturing

Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired the adhesives division of Canadian chemical manufacturer Tri-Tex Co. Inc., adding hot melt, water‑based, pressure‑sensitive and general‑purpose adhesives to Meridian’s Packaging Division. The deal expands Meridian’s packaging adhesive product lines and geographic footprint; Tri‑Tex concurrently sold its Dyes & Pigments and Surfactants divisions to Polyventive.