Unigasket Group (PE-backed) Acquires MTO Hose Solutions Inc.

TIPCO Technologies (Platte River Equity) Acquires Alliance Hose & Rubber Co. and Hoses2U

October 15, 2024

Industrial Services

TIPCO Technologies, a Platte River Equity-backed value-added distributor of fluid conveyance and sealing solutions, has completed two add-on acquisitions: Alliance Hose & Rubber Co. and Hoses2U. The acquisitions expand TIPCO's footprint to 35 locations across 17 states and enhance its technical expertise and mobile onsite service capabilities.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Acquires TRITEC Performance Solutions

November 27, 2019

Manufacturing

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions (part of Trelleborg AB) acquired U.S.-based TRITEC Performance Solutions, a manufacturer of engineered PTFE seals, billets and assemblies, in a bolt-on acquisition announced November 27, 2019. The deal — with TRITEC majority owned by Edgewater Capital Partners prior to the sale — expands Trelleborg's PTFE capabilities, manufacturing capacity and service offerings for rotary seals and MRO/OEM customers.

Pexco LLC Acquires Altaflo

March 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Pexco LLC, a North American specialty plastics extruder (PE-backed by AEA Investors), has acquired Altaflo, LLC, a Sparta, New Jersey-based producer of high-performance fluoropolymer and fluoroplastic tubing and pipe extrusions. The acquisition expands Pexco's fluoropolymer capabilities and product offerings and will operate as an add-on to Pexco's platform to broaden solutions for aerospace, pharmaceutical, chemical, energy and electronics customers.

Summit Hydraulics (North Branch Capital) Acquires Tubing & Metric Hydraulics

January 25, 2024

Industrial Services

North Branch Capital’s portfolio company Summit Hydraulics has acquired Tubing & Metric Hydraulics (T&M), a supplier of hydraulic and industrial hoses and fittings based in Alvin, Texas. The add-on transaction closed January 2, 2024 and expands Summit’s mobile equipment aftermarket parts platform into new end markets including heavy haul, construction and energy.

TIPCO Technologies (Platte River Equity Portfolio Company) Acquires Flexline, Inc.

March 4, 2025

Manufacturing

TIPCO Technologies, a Platte River Equity portfolio company, has acquired Flexline, Inc., a Kenilworth, New Jersey-based manufacturer of custom specialty hose assemblies. The add-on expands TIPCO's engineered hose capabilities and strengthens its presence in aerospace, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and semiconductor end markets as part of TIPCO's roll-up strategy under Platte River.

Molded Devices (MDI) Acquires GlobalMed's Medical Tubing Operations from Schauenburg

November 9, 2022

Medical Devices

Molded Devices, Inc. (MDI), majority‑owned by TruArc Partners, acquired GlobalMed Inc. (Canada) and Schauenburg‑Truplast (China) from Schauenburg Hose Technology. The deal expands MDI’s extrusion and tubing capabilities for medical device OEMs, adding GlobalMed’s Canadian and Chinese production footprint and management team to MDI’s global manufacturing platform. Financial terms were not disclosed.