Vibrantz Technologies Acquires Micro Abrasives Corporation

Brookstone Partners Acquires Virginia Abrasives

February 4, 2020

Manufacturing

Brookstone Partners, a New York-based lower-middle-market private equity firm, completed the acquisition of Virginia Abrasives Corporation (VAC) in May 2019. VAC, headquartered in Petersburg, Virginia, manufactures and distributes sandpaper and other abrasive products to equipment rental, professional flooring and industrial flooring customers nationwide; Brookstone intends to grow VAC organically and via add-on acquisitions.

Tyrolit Acquires Acme Abrasives

October 6, 2023

Manufacturing

The Tyrolit Group acquired all outstanding stock of Acme Holding Company (Acme Abrasives) at the end of September 2023, adding a U.S. manufacturing plant in Michigan to Tyrolit’s global abrasive solutions footprint. The acquisition expands Tyrolit’s product portfolio and strengthens its position in key end markets including steel, foundry and rail.

Prince International (American Securities) Acquires Ferro Corporation and Combines with Chromaflo to Form Vibrantz Technologies

April 21, 2022

Manufacturing

Prince International Corporation, a portfolio company of American Securities LLC, acquired Ferro Corporation for $22.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.1 billion. At closing, Prince combined Ferro with Chromaflo Technologies (also an American Securities portfolio company) and rebranded the combined business as Vibrantz Technologies, a global leader in color solutions, performance coatings and advanced materials.

Blue Sea Capital Invests in Abrasive Technology

May 10, 2021

Manufacturing

Blue Sea Capital, a West Palm Beach-based private equity firm, made an investment in Abrasive Technology, a Lewis Center, Ohio-based manufacturer of superabrasive grinding tools and dental burs. The founder Loyal “Butch” Peterman remains with the company and Blue Sea said it will support growth across Abrasive Technology’s aerospace, medical/dental and industrial end markets; financing was provided by Twin Brook Capital Partners.

Ara Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Microtec Development & Holdings

September 16, 2025

Industrial Services

Ara Partners, a private investment firm focused on industrial decarbonization, has acquired a majority stake in Microtec Development & Holdings LLC to accelerate commercialization of Microtec's Turbo Mill technology and AggrePlex's PozzoDyne ground glass pozzolan. The investment will fund rollout of AggrePlex facilities across the United States and internationally to scale low‑carbon, waste‑to‑value construction materials and reduce concrete-related emissions.

V&A Capital Acquires SinterMet LLC

September 30, 2019

Manufacturing

V&A Capital has partnered with SinterMet LLC's management team to acquire SinterMet, a Kittanning, Pennsylvania–based manufacturer of tungsten carbide and powder metallurgy tool steel rolls for steel rod and bar mills. V&A said it will support growth by expanding product offerings, entering new end-markets and pursuing complementary add-on acquisitions, with financing provided by S&T Bank.