Inhance Technologies Acquires Advance Research Chemicals

Ephicacy Consulting Group Acquires Advance Research Associates

May 2, 2024

Healthcare Services

Ephicacy Consulting Group, a biometrics CRO based in Iselin, New Jersey, has acquired Advance Research Associates (ARA), a biostatistics and data management provider based in Santa Clara, California. The add-on expands Ephicacy’s clinical analytics capabilities—particularly in biostatistics and data management—to better serve pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device clients; terms were not disclosed.

Aceto Acquires IsleChem to Add U.S. Manufacturing and R&D Capabilities

December 21, 2020

Manufacturing

Aceto U.S., LLC has acquired IsleChem, a Grand Island, New York-based chemical manufacturer and contract R&D provider. The acquisition adds U.S. manufacturing, analytical and R&D capabilities to Aceto’s global specialty-chemicals sourcing and distribution platform and supports expansion of IsleChem’s facility and workforce.

Akrochem Acquires Bech Chem

July 19, 2021

Industrial Services

Akrochem, a supplier of rubber chemicals and compounding materials based in Akron, Ohio, has acquired Bech Chem, LLC, a Houston-based specialty chemical distributor with more than 25 years of experience. The acquisition expands Akrochem's end-market exposure into paints, coatings and lubricants and aims to provide enhanced support to Bech Chem customers.

Arxada AG Acquires Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc.

December 23, 2021

Manufacturing

Arxada AG, a Basel-based specialty chemicals company owned by Bain Capital and Cinven, completed the acquisition of Enviro Tech Chemical Services, Inc. on 22 December 2021. The deal adds Enviro Tech’s antimicrobial and biocidal platform (notably peracetic acid and bromine chemistries), three U.S. manufacturing sites, and expanded access to food & beverage, agriculture and wastewater treatment end markets; financial terms were not disclosed.

Inhance Technologies Acquires Fluor Technik System GmbH

October 16, 2019

Manufacturing

Inhance Technologies, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners, has acquired Fluor Technik System GmbH (FTS), a Lauterbach-based provider of post-mold fluorination and plastic surface modification solutions. The acquisition gives Inhance a strategic European presence and expands its fluorination capabilities to better serve customers across medical devices, consumer products, automotive and other end markets.

GovExec Acquires The Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC)

June 1, 2023

Government & Public Sector

GovExec, the market-leading sales and marketing intelligence company for government leaders and contractors, has acquired The Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC). The transaction was completed with financial support from Growth Catalyst Partners (GCP); ATARC will remain an independent division led by Tom Suder and will leverage GovExec's data (including GovTribe intent data) to expand into additional government markets, including state, local, and defense.