CMS, LLC (Lewis & Clark Capital) Acquires ChemRite CoPac

OpenGate Capital Acquires Chemisphere Corp.

January 18, 2022

Manufacturing

OpenGate Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired Chemisphere Corp., a specialty solvent blender and chemical distributor headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, from founder Bob Schwent. The deal complements OpenGate’s recent acquisition of Chemsolv and creates a larger chemical distribution platform spanning the Midwest to the Mid‑Atlantic, with plans for organic growth and future add-on acquisitions.

Aceto Acquires IsleChem to Add U.S. Manufacturing and R&D Capabilities

December 21, 2020

Manufacturing

Aceto U.S., LLC has acquired IsleChem, a Grand Island, New York-based chemical manufacturer and contract R&D provider. The acquisition adds U.S. manufacturing, analytical and R&D capabilities to Aceto’s global specialty-chemicals sourcing and distribution platform and supports expansion of IsleChem’s facility and workforce.

Solenis Acquires Aqua ChemPacs

June 12, 2024

Manufacturing

Solenis, a global specialty chemicals producer, acquired Aqua ChemPacs, LLC, a Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of dissolvable concentrated liquid chemical packs, on June 10, 2024. The deal adds Aqua ChemPacs' eco-friendly ChemPacs technology and low-carbon-footprint packaging to Solenis' Diversey portfolio, expanding the company's institutional cleaning and sustainability capabilities.

CMS Nextech (Audax PE) Acquires Aire Rite

January 25, 2023

HVAC & Mechanical

CMS Nextech, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, has acquired Aire Rite, a Southern California commercial HVAC and refrigeration services provider. The add-on expands CMS Nextech's footprint in Southern California and brings the combined business to over 1,100 self-performing technicians nationwide, enhancing service capacity for C-store, food service, retail and healthcare customers.

Merichem Technologies Acquires Chemical Products Industries (CPI)

April 24, 2024

Energy

Merichem Technologies, a portfolio company of Black Bay Energy Capital, has closed the acquisition of Chemical Products Industries (CPI), a specialty-chemicals maker based in Oklahoma City known for its SULFURTRAP adsorbents and industrial cleaning chemistries. The acquisition will integrate CPI's products into Merichem's Catalyst Division to expand its sulfur-treatment technology suite and strengthen service across markets including renewable fuels, biogas, midstream and downstream oil & gas.

ADC Aerospace Acquires Cast-Rite Corporation

February 12, 2024

Manufacturing

ADC Aerospace, a GreyLion-backed manufacturer, has acquired Cast-Rite Corporation, a provider of advanced die casting and fabrication solutions. The add-on acquisition will consolidate Cast-Rite operations into ADC's Buena Park facilities to expand product scope, increase market penetration across aerospace, defense, medical and automotive end markets, and leverage existing manufacturing capacity.