Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires American Sealants Inc.

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 Design Polymerics

September 9, 2022

Building Products

Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired Design Polymerics, a manufacturer of high-performance sealants, adhesives, insulation mastics and indoor air quality products. The acquisition is an add-on to Meridian’s Industrial Product Assembly Division and expands its presence in the HVAC, insulation and indoor air quality markets under new owner American Securities.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Pacific Adhesive Systems

April 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired Pacific Adhesive Systems (PAS), a Malaysia-based manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, coatings and thermal interface materials serving electronics, semiconductor and medical markets. PAS will join Meridian’s Electronics Division, expanding Meridian’s footprint and product/service capabilities across Asia.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires PAS Bangkok Co., Ltd.

December 27, 2024

Manufacturing

Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired PAS Bangkok Co., Ltd., a Thailand-based adhesive specialist and distributor, to expand Meridian’s presence across Southeast Asia. PAS Bangkok — which distributes adhesives, sealants, tapes, cleaning chemicals, greases and dispensing/curing equipment to advanced electronics and manufacturing customers — will be integrated into Meridian’s APAC operations to provide localized support and broaden product offerings.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Prime Blend, LLC

September 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired Prime Blend, LLC, a manufacturer and formulator of water‑based and hot‑melt adhesives and coatings based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The add‑on strengthens Meridian’s Industrial Division by expanding its product and technology offerings and broadening its end‑market exposure in food & beverage packaging, paper/film/foil converting and furniture markets.

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.