Gum Products International (Benford Capital) Acquires International Protein Colloids

Benford Capital Partners Recapitalizes Gum Products International

August 16, 2022

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Benford Capital Partners recapitalized Gum Products International (GPI), a Newmarket, Ontario-based food ingredients manufacturer, as the first platform investment from its Fund II. BCP will partner with founder and CEO Kenneth Tan to invest in sales, R&D and pursue add-on acquisitions focused on hydrocolloids, antimicrobials and other functional powdered ingredients to drive organic growth.

Italgel S.p.A. (BU portfolio company) Acquires Protein S.A.

February 13, 2024

Food & Beverage

Italgel S.p.A., a gelatine and collagen manufacturer backed by BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital, has acquired Protein S.A., a Spanish specialist in hydrolysed collagen. The acquisition is an add-on to strengthen Italgel's international market position and expand its range of collagen solutions across food, pharmaceutical and supplement end markets.

Brenntag Specialties Acquires Colony Gums

October 9, 2023

Food & Beverage

Brenntag Specialties, the life-sciences division of Brenntag SE, has acquired Colony Gums, Inc., a family‑owned Monroe, North Carolina manufacturer of stabilizer systems and hydrocolloids. The deal will give Colony access to Brenntag’s global distribution network while strengthening Brenntag’s position in the nutrition and specialty ingredients market through Colony’s formulation expertise.

American Industrial Partners Acquires International Paper’s Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) Business

January 24, 2026

Industrial Services

American Industrial Partners (AIP) has completed its acquisition of International Paper’s Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business. The transaction was valued at $1.5 billion, with AIP paying cash and issuing preferred stock to International Paper, and GCF now operates as an independent company.

Collagen Matrix Acquires Polyganics

October 5, 2022

Medical Devices

Collagen Matrix, a Linden Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Polyganics B.V., a Netherlands-based developer and manufacturer of bioresorbable medical devices. The add-on acquisition expands Collagen Matrix's regenerative medicine and polymer capabilities, entering new clinical verticals such as ENT and general surgery and broadening its neurosurgery and peripheral nerve offerings.

Saint-Gobain Acquires Business Assets of International Cellulose Corporation

February 2, 2024

Building Products

Saint-Gobain has acquired the business assets of International Cellulose Corporation (ICC), a Houston-based manufacturer of spray-applied, plant-fiber insulation and acoustical finishing systems. The assets — including Ecosorb International — will join CertainTeed's Commercial Building and Infrastructure business in North America, strengthening Saint-Gobain's sustainable insulation and fireproofing portfolio; ICC operates a manufacturing site in Houston with approximately 50 employees.