Opta Group (Speyside Equity) Acquires Metcan Industrial Corp.

Opta Group Acquires Anker Industries

December 20, 2023

Manufacturing

Opta Group, a portfolio company of Speyside Equity Advisers, acquired Anker Industries effective December 20, 2023. The add-on expands Opta's specialty metallurgical additives, aluminum recycling and clean-steel product offerings and builds on Opta's recent recapitalization to broaden capabilities across metallurgical, glass and concrete end markets.

Opta Group LP Acquires Performix Metallurgical Additives, LLC

April 1, 2024

Manufacturing

Opta Group LP, a portfolio company of Speyside Equity Advisers, acquired Performix Metallurgical Additives, LLC effective April 1, 2024. Performix, which operates plants in Warren, Ohio and East Chicago, Indiana, supplies metallurgical additives to the steel and foundry industries; the acquisition expands Opta's performance materials and specialty chemicals platform and strengthens its molten solutions and supply chain capabilities.

Opta Group Acquires NuFlux LLC and Nupro Corporation

October 20, 2023

Manufacturing

Opta Group LLC, a portfolio company of Speyside Equity Advisers, acquired NuFlux LLC and Nupro Corporation on October 19, 2023. The acquisitions add engineered materials and metallurgical technology that expand Opta’s product and technology capabilities for steelmaking and foundry customers.

Metra S.p.A. Acquires Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC)

October 6, 2023

Manufacturing

Metra S.p.A., a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, completed the acquisition of Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC), a U.S. manufacturer of custom extruded aluminum profiles and value‑added fabrication, assembly and finishing services. EAC operates two facilities in Belding and Kentwood, Michigan with approximately 170 employees; the deal advances Metra's North American expansion and end‑market diversification, including entry into utility‑grade solar.

Union Partners Acquires Maksteel

April 17, 2018

Industrial Services

Chicago-based metals and logistics operator Union Partners has acquired Maksteel, a Mississauga, Ontario steel service center and toll processor. The deal expands Union Partners' North American footprint and adds substantial processing, inventory and dedicated transportation capabilities to serve customers across industries including automotive, construction and oil & gas.

Stellex Capital Management Acquires Paragon Metals, LLC

February 14, 2019

Manufacturing

Affiliates of Stellex Capital Management have acquired Paragon Metals, a precision-machining manufacturer serving automotive and industrial applications. Stellex plans to invest capital to grow Paragon organically and via acquisitions; founder Mike Smith exited and Bruce Swift was named CEO following the deal.