SNF Acquires Obsidian Chemical Solutions LLC

SNF Acquires PfP Industries and Ace Fluid Solutions

August 5, 2024

Oil & Gas

SNF, the global specialty chemicals group, has signed agreements to acquire PfP Industries and Ace Fluid Solutions to strengthen its oil and gas product and service offering. The transactions expand SNF’s friction reducer and fluid management capabilities—including dry, slurry and emulsion friction reducers—and enhance its presence serving upstream oil & gas customers, particularly in the Permian Basin.

Gladstone Investment and Xyresic Capital Acquire Smart Chemical Solutions

May 19, 2025

Oil & Gas

Gladstone Investment Corporation (Nasdaq: GAIN), alongside co-investor Xyresic Capital, has acquired Smart Chemical Solutions, LLC, a Midland, Texas–based provider of production chemicals to onshore oil and gas operators. Gladstone provided equity and senior secured debt to complete the transaction; Palo Duro Capital was the seller according to advisor announcements.

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires Obsidian Planning Solutions

October 3, 2025

Wealth Management

Merit Financial Advisors acquired Obsidian Planning Solutions, adding $476 million in client assets and opening two new offices in Rockville and Columbia, Maryland. The deal—Merit's 50th acquisition—deepens Merit's business succession planning capabilities as partners Patrick Carroll and Todd Feldman and their team join Merit; financial terms were not disclosed.

Iron Oak Energy Solutions Acquires Superior Silica Sands LLC

December 16, 2025

Energy

Iron Oak Energy Solutions LLC acquired Superior Silica Sands LLC in an all-stock transaction, adding over 3 million tons per year of frac sand production capacity and expanding Iron Oak's footprint in the Eagle Ford Shale. The deal increases Iron Oak's total annual production capacity to roughly 40 million tons and broadens the combined platform's ability to serve oil & gas, construction and industrial sand markets.

SMC Global Acquires International Chemicals LLC

November 12, 2024

Manufacturing

SMC Global (Special Materials Company) has acquired International Chemicals LLC (ICC), integrating SMC's oilfield business into ICC's San Angelo operations. The deal expands SMC's product and service portfolio for the oil & gas and produced water treatment markets, adding manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics capabilities.

Storage Solutions Acquires SNC Solutions

June 28, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Storage Solutions Inc. has acquired SNC Solutions, a California-based provider of warehouse efficiency system design and implementation. Financial terms were not disclosed; Storage Solutions said the deal will expand its capabilities and presence on the U.S. West Coast to better serve warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment operations.