Plastiflex Group Acquires Smooth-Bor Plastics and TIK d.o.o.

IK Partners Acquires Plastiflex from 3d investors

October 27, 2021

Manufacturing

IK Partners' IK Small Cap III Fund, alongside Plastiflex management, has agreed to acquire Plastiflex Group N.V. from 3d investors. The partnership aims to accelerate Plastiflex's growth—particularly in the healthcare segment—through organic expansion and strategic M&A while the existing management team, led by CEO Piet Gruwez, will reinvest and remain in place.

ILC Dover Acquires Flexan from Linden Capital Partners

July 26, 2021

Medical Devices

ILC Dover LP has agreed to acquire Flexan, LLC from Linden Capital Partners. Flexan is a global contract manufacturer of high‑precision silicone, thermoplastic, and specialty rubber components primarily serving medical device OEMs; the acquisition expands ILC Dover’s manufacturing capabilities and customer base in medical device components.

Schur Flexibles Group Acquires Termoplast S.r.L.

July 2, 2021

Packaging

Schur Flexibles Group has acquired 100% of Termoplast S.r.L., an Italian producer of 100% recyclable MDO-PE films and operator of an on-site recycling business. The acquisition (closed end of June 2021) will accelerate Schur Flexibles' expansion in the Italian market while preserving continuity as the selling family remains in management.

Marco Rubber & Plastics Acquires Ipotec LLC

June 22, 2022

Manufacturing

Marco Rubber & Plastics, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners, has acquired Ipotec LLC, a New Hampshire-based manufacturer of highly engineered silicone rubber products serving industrial, semiconductor, automotive, aerospace and medical end markets. The add-on expands Marco's product portfolio, sourcing capabilities and technical expertise while Ipotec founder Alan Randle will remain involved to support the transition.

TIPCO Technologies (Platte River Equity Portfolio Company) Acquires Flexline, Inc.

March 4, 2025

Manufacturing

TIPCO Technologies, a Platte River Equity portfolio company, has acquired Flexline, Inc., a Kenilworth, New Jersey-based manufacturer of custom specialty hose assemblies. The add-on expands TIPCO's engineered hose capabilities and strengthens its presence in aerospace, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and semiconductor end markets as part of TIPCO's roll-up strategy under Platte River.

Integrated Polymer Solutions Acquires IRP Group

February 18, 2021

Medical Devices

Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired IRP Group, a Southern California manufacturer of precision elastomeric sealing components. The deal expands IPS's liquid silicone rubber (LSR) molding capabilities and strengthens its position in the Class I/II medical device and aerospace & defense end markets; founder Rod Trujillo and President Casper Zublin will continue as senior advisors.