Unifrax (Clearlake-backed) Acquires Rex Materials Group

Unifrax (Clearlake-backed) Acquires Lydall, Inc.

October 8, 2021

Manufacturing

Unifrax, a Clearlake Capital-backed specialty materials platform headquartered in Tonawanda, New York, has completed its acquisition of Lydall, Inc., a Manchester, Connecticut-based designer and producer of specialty filtration materials and advanced material solutions. The transaction combines complementary product portfolios and global footprints to create a market-leading specialty materials platform focused on filtration, thermal management, battery materials and energy-saving technologies.

Clearlake-backed Unifrax Acquires Stellar Materials (Thermbond)

June 17, 2019

Manufacturing

Unifrax, a Clearlake Capital-backed global provider of high-performance specialty materials, has acquired Stellar Materials, LLC, the maker of Thermbond refractory chemistries. The acquisition expands Unifrax's high-temperature specialty materials portfolio and manufacturing capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.

Saint-Gobain Ceramics Acquires Monofrax

April 22, 2022

Manufacturing

Saint-Gobain Ceramics (part of Saint-Gobain) has acquired Monofrax LLC, a fused-cast refractories manufacturer in Falconer, New York, from German fund Callista. The deal expands Saint-Gobain’s refractory manufacturing footprint and capabilities to better serve local customers and support co-development of low‑carbon and circular solutions for glass, metals and other high‑temperature industries.

TRANSTEX Acquires US Liner Company

July 10, 2024

Manufacturing

TRANSTEX, a cleantech transportation OEM, has acquired US Liner Company (formerly American Made LLC), a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of glass-reinforced thermoplastic composite components. The acquisition expands TRANSTEX's North American manufacturing capacity and secures a supply of lightweight, corrosion-resistant composite materials for transportation, RV and agricultural applications.

PolyOne Acquires PlastiComp

June 1, 2018

Manufacturing

PolyOne Corporation acquired PlastiComp, an advanced engineered materials innovator known for long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) composite formulations. The Winona, Minnesota facility and approximately 50 employees join PolyOne’s Specialty Engineered Materials segment to expand its advanced composites capabilities and accelerate commercial and operational investments in LFT technology.

Tekni-Plex Acquires Assets and Technologies of Fibro Corporation

January 19, 2022

Manufacturing

Tekni-Plex has acquired the assets and licensed technologies of Fibro Corporation, a Tacoma, Washington-based molded-fiber packaging developer, and folded the resources into its Dolco Packaging business. The acquisition expands Tekni-Plex's pulp-based and sustainable packaging capabilities for fresh food applications, enabling broader product offerings beyond egg cartons and meat trays.