Hahn & Co. Acquires SKC's Industrial (PET) Film Business

Hahn & Co. Acquires SKC's Fine Ceramics Business (Solmics)

February 2, 2024

Manufacturing

Hahn & Co. has acquired 100% of SKC's fine ceramics business for 360 billion won (about $270 million). The acquired business, renamed Solmics, produces high‑purity quartz and silicon‑carbide consumables for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and will operate under Hahn & Co.'s ownership to expand its position in the global semiconductor materials market.

Hahn & Co Acquires SK Shipping from SK Group

April 27, 2021

Transportation

Hahn & Co acquired SK Shipping (the shipping arm of SK Group) in October 2018 in a deal worth about 1.5 trillion won that included purchase of debt and a capital injection, leaving Hahn & Co as the largest shareholder with a 71.43% stake while SK Holdings retained a minority stake. The private equity owner recapitalized and restructured the company, cut its debt burden, refocused on long-term contracts and environmental compliance, and helped SK Shipping return to profitability.

KKR Acquires Samhwa Co., Ltd.

September 4, 2025

Manufacturing

KKR has fully acquired South Korea–based cosmetics packaging manufacturer Samhwa Co., Ltd. from TPG in a transaction valued at KRW733 billion (approximately US$528 million). The acquisition positions KKR to support Samhwa's next phase of growth and global expansion in high-end cosmetics packaging, leveraging Samhwa's R&D capabilities and customer relationships with luxury beauty brands.

Hillhouse Capital Acquires SK Eco Prime from Hahn & Company

January 2, 2024

Renewable Energy

Hillhouse Capital has completed the acquisition of SK Eco Prime, a leading South Korean biodiesel manufacturer, from Hahn & Company. The deal was reported to be valued at roughly 400–500 billion won; SK Eco Prime reported 829.3 billion won in revenue and 84.2 billion won in operating profit in 2022 under Hahn & Co.'s ownership.

Spectrum Plastics Group Acquires Substantially All Assets of KCS Plastics LTD.

June 15, 2021

Packaging

Spectrum Plastics Group has acquired substantially all assets of KCS Plastics LTD., a Langley, British Columbia-based polyethylene packaging and blown-film manufacturer. The acquisition adds blown films capacity and capabilities to Spectrum’s PPC Industries Film Division and expands its geographic reach into Canada while preserving KCS’s food-contact packaging capabilities for food, industrial and medical end markets.

SK Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Ecopol S.p.A.

July 27, 2023

Packaging

Affiliates of SK Capital Partners acquired a majority interest in Ecopol S.p.A., a Italy-headquartered producer of water‑soluble and biodegradable films, while CEO Mauro Carbone and minority investor Tikehau Capital retain significant stakes. The investment will support Ecopol's continued expansion of production capacity — including its new U.S. facility in Griffin, Georgia — and accelerate entry into new markets and applications for sustainable delivery systems.