Atelier Expressions Acquires JL Coquet

J.A.M. Enterprises Acquires Chantal Cookware

February 6, 2023

Consumer Products

Lori Carriello's J.A.M. Enterprises has acquired Chantal, a 51-year-old Houston-based cookware company founded by Heida Thurlow. The buyer plans to continue Chantal's legacy while expanding product lines and opening new markets for the premium housewares brand.

Interparfums Acquires Goutal Brand IP from Amorepacific Europe

March 17, 2025

Consumer Products

Interparfums, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Interparfums SA has acquired all worldwide intellectual property rights relating to Maison Goutal from Amorepacific Europe. Amorepacific Europe will continue to operate the Goutal brand under a time-limited license while Interparfums SA will assume development of the brand from 2026; annual Goutal sales have historically been about $10–12 million.

Cra-Z-Art (LaRose Industries) Acquires Joker AG

February 5, 2025

Manufacturing

Cra-Z-Art, a division of LaRose Industries, has acquired Switzerland-based Joker AG, the maker of the Slimy brand and other toy compounds. The deal expands Cra-Z-Art’s product portfolio and global footprint in multi-compounds for children, creating a combined leader in the category.

Thorlabs Acquires JML Optical Industries

January 16, 2023

Manufacturing

Thorlabs has agreed to acquire JML Optical Industries, a Rochester, New York-based designer and manufacturer of precision optics, with the deal expected to close in January 2023. JML will operate as Thorlabs Lens Systems (TLS) in Rochester, expanding Thorlabs' optics manufacturing footprint and QuickTurn optics capabilities; prior owner Five Points Capital is the selling party noted in reports.

Origin Seal Acquires Atlantic Joint

June 17, 2024

Manufacturing

Origin Seal, backed by private equity firm Abenex, has acquired Atlantic Joint from Thierry Buissonneaud and Antoine Lefebvre. Atlantic Joint, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Nantes, specialises in custom cutting of joints, profiles and sleeves (generating over €3m in sales) — the deal expands Origin Seal's footprint in the Grand Ouest and adds custom-cutting capabilities to the platform.

Mentha Acquires Jollein to Accelerate International Growth

December 23, 2022

Consumer Products

Mentha has acquired Jollein, the Dutch specialist in baby and toddler products, to support the brand's next phase of international expansion and strengthen Mentha's position in the baby products market. Jollein, founded and led by owners Wim and Marrit Smits, is market leader in the Netherlands and currently active in 41 countries; Mentha will support further professionalization and market share growth.