Presco Polymers Acquires William Frick & Company

River Associates Acquires Presco Polymers

February 1, 2019

Manufacturing

River Associates partnered with Presco Polymers' management to acquire Presco, a Sherman, Texas-based manufacturer of commercial marking products and customized PVC films. Financing for the transaction was provided by NXT Capital and junior capital provider Northstar Capital (which also made an equity co-investment); River plans to pursue add-on acquisitions to grow Presco.

Presco Polymers Acquires Pro-Line Safety Products

December 20, 2019

Manufacturing

Presco Polymers, a Sherman, Texas portfolio company of River Associates Investments, acquired Pro-Line Safety Products, a West Chicago manufacturer and distributor of utility marking products, on December 19, 2019. The deal expands Presco's product offering and manufacturing capacity—adding tracer wire, flexographic printing and tape converting capabilities to serve the underground utility and utility contracting markets.

Presco Polymers Acquires Rhino Marking & Protection Systems

March 29, 2021

Manufacturing

Presco Polymers, a portfolio company of River Associates Investments, acquired Rhino Marking & Protection Systems, a Minnesota-based manufacturer of marker posts and damage-prevention products. The add-on transaction, the third for Presco, closed on March 5, 2021 and preserves Rhino's manufacturing operations in Waseca, MN and sales/support out of Bloomington, MN while expanding Presco's range of safety marking and damage prevention solutions.

MFG Chemical (Platte River Equity) Acquires H.P. Polymers

April 23, 2024

Manufacturing

MFG Chemical, a Platte River Equity portfolio company, has acquired H.P. Polymers, an independent paint and coatings resin manufacturer based in Puslinch, Ontario. The deal expands MFG's product portfolio and capabilities in the paint and coatings sector, enhancing service to customers across metal, wood, marine, specialty and coil end markets.

Pexco LLC Acquires Plastic Profiles

November 2, 2022

Manufacturing

Pexco LLC, a North American specialty plastics manufacturer, has acquired Plastic Profiles, a Parsippany, New Jersey-based maker of fluoropolymer rods, tubes and compression molded sheets. The add-on expands Pexco's technical capabilities in high-performance polymers and broadens its product offering for end markets including semiconductors, aerospace & defense, life sciences and industrial applications.

Pexco LLC Acquires Wisconsin Plastic Products, Inc.

January 8, 2025

Manufacturing

Pexco LLC has acquired Wisconsin Plastic Products, Inc., a Plymouth, Wisconsin-based supplier of custom profile extrusions. The acquisition expands Pexco's custom extrusion capacity and engineering capabilities while increasing its presence in the Midwest.