Colson Group Acquires ARBCO Industries

Colson Group Acquires ESCO Plastics

July 1, 2025

Manufacturing

Colson Group, a global manufacturer of casters and wheels backed by Blue Wolf Capital, has acquired ESCO Plastics, a Houston-area manufacturer of custom-molded polyurethane parts. The deal strengthens Colson's North American urethane manufacturing capabilities, shortens lead times, and expands its engineering and distribution footprint to better serve industrial OEM customers.

Blue Wolf Capital Acquires Colson Group

March 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Blue Wolf Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, has acquired Colson Group, a global manufacturer and distributor of casters and wheel product solutions. Blue Wolf said it will invest to enhance Colson's domestic manufacturing capabilities and pursue operational, commercial, and supply-chain improvements to drive long-term growth; terms were not disclosed.

Arclin Acquires The Willamette Valley Company

December 18, 2025

Manufacturing

Arclin has completed the acquisition of The Willamette Valley Company (WVCO), adding eight manufacturing and R&D facilities and roughly 500–540 employees to its global materials science platform. The deal expands Arclin's materials science capabilities across coatings, adhesives and repair systems and broadens its end-market exposure in wood products, railroad, concrete repair, transportation and infrastructure.

Colony Hardware Acquires Jarco Supply

December 16, 2021

Building Products

Colony Hardware, a direct-to-jobsite distributor backed by Audax Private Equity, has acquired Jarco Supply, a North Carolina-based distributor of erosion control, geotextile, stormwater, and concrete/masonry products. The acquisition expands Colony's distribution footprint into North Carolina and represents the company's 23rd acquisition overall and ninth since partnering with Audax.

Aramsco Acquires Penn Valley Chemical Company

September 20, 2021

Industrial Services

Aramsco, Inc. has acquired Penn Valley Chemical Company, a Lansdale, Pennsylvania-based regional distributor of janitorial supplies and equipment. The acquisition expands Aramsco’s product and service offerings and strengthens its presence in the Northeastern U.S.

Timken Acquires American Roller Bearing Company

February 1, 2023

Manufacturing

The Timken Company has acquired the assets of American Roller Bearing Company (ARB), a North Carolina-based manufacturer of industrial bearings that generated more than $30 million in sales in 2022. The asset purchase brings ARB's installed base, aftermarket business and two manufacturing facilities in Hiddenite and Morganton, North Carolina into Timken; the Succop family, which founded and owned ARB, sold the business.