Aurorium (formerly Vertellus) Acquires CENTAURI Technologies
March 13, 2023
Aurorium (formerly Vertellus), a Pritzker Private Capital–backed specialty materials platform based in Indianapolis, acquired CENTAURI Technologies, a Pasadena, Texas–based manufacturer of specialty materials. The deal expands Aurorium’s advanced manufacturing capabilities—notably CENTAURI’s hydroformylation and hydrogenation expertise—and supports the platform’s growth across personal care, coatings, and transportation end markets.
- Buyers
- Aurorium (formerly Vertellus), Pritzker Private Capital
- Targets
- CENTAURI Technologies
- Platforms
- Aurorium
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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