Eaton Acquires Fibrebond

Abet Laminati Acquires Fiberesin Industries

August 31, 2022

Building Products

Italian decorative laminate manufacturer Abet Laminati has acquired Fiberesin Industries, Inc., a U.S.-based maker of solid phenolic panels and laminated products. The deal gives Abet a U.S. manufacturing platform and is expected to enable product cross-selling, shared R&D and complementary sales channels between the businesses.

Tekni-Plex Acquires Assets and Technologies of Fibro Corporation

January 19, 2022

Manufacturing

Tekni-Plex has acquired the assets and licensed technologies of Fibro Corporation, a Tacoma, Washington-based molded-fiber packaging developer, and folded the resources into its Dolco Packaging business. The acquisition expands Tekni-Plex's pulp-based and sustainable packaging capabilities for fresh food applications, enabling broader product offerings beyond egg cartons and meat trays.

Frontenac Acquires EFC International

November 3, 2021

Industrial Services

Chicago-based private equity firm Frontenac has acquired EFC International, a St. Louis-headquartered value-added distributor of highly engineered fasteners and specialty components. Financial terms were not disclosed; CEO Matt Dudenhoeffer and the executive team will remain in place as Frontenac supports EFC's organic and inorganic expansion plans following a sale by prior sponsor Quad-C Management.

Eaton Acquires Tripp Lite for $1.65 Billion

January 29, 2021

Electrical Services

Eaton has signed an agreement to acquire Tripp Lite, a Chicago-based supplier of power quality products and connectivity solutions, for $1.65 billion. The purchase expands Eaton's edge computing and single-phase UPS product portfolio and is expected to close mid-2021.

Bel Fuse Acquires 80% of Enercon Technologies for $320M

November 14, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Bel Fuse Inc. acquired an 80% stake in Enercon Technologies Ltd. from Fortissimo Capital for $320 million (based on a $400 million enterprise value), with up to $10 million of potential earnouts and an intent to purchase the remaining 20% by early 2027. The acquisition expands Bel Fuse’s aerospace and defense product portfolio and manufacturing footprint (including sites in North America and India) and will have Enercon operate under Bel’s Power and Solutions segment.

Branford Castle Partners Acquires Fibrix Filtration

September 16, 2020

Manufacturing

Branford Castle Partners has acquired Fibrix Filtration, a Charlotte-based manufacturer of high-loft and pleat media air filtration products, in a majority-control buyout that closed on August 13. Financing included senior debt from Byline Sponsor Finance and subordinated debt and an equity co-investment from Brookside Mezzanine Partners; Fibrix CEO Keith White remains in leadership and participated in the transaction.