American Roller Acquires PETCO Inc.

American Roller (HRCP Portfolio) Acquires Northern Roller

January 4, 2021

Manufacturing

Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners’ portfolio company, American Roller, acquired Northern Roller, a Mississauga-based rubber roller facility, expanding American Roller’s service footprint into the U.S. Northeast and Canada. The deal adds local technical expertise under Ron Zawacki’s team and strengthens American Roller’s integrated manufacturing and coatings network to enable cross-selling and improved regional service capabilities.

Hamilton Robinson Recapitalizes American Roller Company

August 28, 2019

Industrial Services

Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners, alongside American Roller management and co-investors, recapitalized American Roller Company in February 2019. The recapitalization (from prior owner CM Acquisitions L.L.C.) provides growth capital to invest in lean manufacturing, expand capabilities and geography, and pursue selective add-on acquisitions.

American Roller Company Acquires A-Korn Roller, Inc.

September 5, 2024

Manufacturing

American Roller Company, a portfolio company of Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners, acquired A-Korn Roller, Inc., a Chicago-based manufacturer of rollers founded in 1970. The add-on expands American Roller's capabilities and customer relationships in the graphic arts and converting markets and represents its sixth acquisition since HRCP's initial investment.

American Roller Acquires Big River Roller

November 30, 2022

Manufacturing

American Roller has acquired Big River Roller, a Paris, Arkansas-based industrial roller and core manufacturer, in a transaction that expands American Roller’s capabilities in rubber coverings and core design while extending its presence in the U.S. South. Terms were not disclosed; Big River’s founding members are joining as part of American Roller’s ownership group and the deal has already resulted in expanded service routes and integrated core manufacturing capabilities.

Pexco LLC Acquires Performance Elastomers Corporation

December 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Pexco LLC, a PE-backed North American specialty plastics extruder, acquired Performance Elastomers Corporation (PEC), a Ravenna, Ohio-based manufacturer of rubber, silicone and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products. The deal — announced December 1, 2021 — expands Pexco's silicone and TPE capabilities and broadens its end-market exposure in mobility, RV, marine and heavy equipment aftermarket segments; PEC owners Art Bowen and Dave Spears sold the business.

The Sterling Group Acquires Polychem Corporation

March 15, 2019

Manufacturing

The Sterling Group, a middle-market private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of Polychem Corporation, a Mentor, Ohio-based manufacturer of polyester (PET) and polypropylene strapping and related securement packaging equipment. The transaction gives Sterling a platform in the securement packaging sector with Polychem’s vertically integrated manufacturing and PET recycling capabilities to serve food & beverage, consumer packaged goods and industrial customers.