Mearthane Products Corp Acquires Axillon Aerospace’s Polyurethane Industrial Composites Operations

Aldine Invests in AIT Consulting Services and Mearthane Products Corporation

February 23, 2023

Professional Services

Aldine Capital Partners provided subordinated-note and equity investments in two companies: OneStream advisory firm AIT Consulting Services (co-investing with Four Count Holdings) and polyurethane elastomers manufacturer Mearthane Products Corporation (co-investing with Compass Group Equity Partners). The transactions supply junior capital and equity to support growth and capability expansion for each business.

CW Industrial Partners Acquires Mantaline Corporation

March 12, 2024

Manufacturing

Cleveland-based private equity firm CW Industrial Partners completed its acquisition of Mantaline Corporation on March 1, 2024, marking CWI's first platform investment of 2024. Mantaline, a Mantua, Ohio-headquartered manufacturer of extruded elastomeric products serving automotive, heavy truck and industrial markets, transitioned from ESOP ownership and will be supported by CWI and financing from PNC Mezzanine Capital and Premier Bank to pursue growth and capability expansion.

Arcane Plastics / Arcane Capital Partners Acquires Poly-Tech Plastic Molding

January 13, 2023

Manufacturing

Arcane Plastics, backed by Arcane Capital Partners and an investment from Bluehenge Capital Partners, has acquired Prairie Grove-based Poly-Tech Plastic Molding, a custom injection-molding and extrusion company. The deal expands Arcane's production capacity (adding a 65,000-square-foot facility), broadens its customer base across multiple end markets, and supports a platform strategy to consolidate plastics manufacturing capabilities in North America.

Trelleborg Group Acquires Aero-Plastics Inc.

February 18, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Trelleborg Group, through its Trelleborg Sealing Solutions business area, has signed an agreement to acquire Aero-Plastics Inc., a Renton, Washington-based manufacturer of precision injection-molded and thermoformed high-performance polymer components for the aerospace interiors market. The acquisition — expected to close in Q2 2025 — expands Trelleborg's thermoplastics and interiors capabilities, adds capacity and customer relationships, and is intended to generate sales synergies within its aerospace offering.

Techniplas Acquires Molded Products Division of Lyle Industries

December 2, 2021

Manufacturing

Techniplas, LLC has acquired the Molded Products Division of Lyle Industries, Inc., a Tier 1 supplier of cargo systems, carpeted trim and molded floors for luxury SUVs and electric passenger cars. The divestiture gives Techniplas new strategic manufacturing locations in the U.S. Southeast and complementary molding process capabilities while Lyle Industries will continue to supply premium carpet to the business.

Aurora Material Solutions Acquires Lastique International Corporation

December 5, 2024

Manufacturing

Aurora Material Solutions, backed by private equity sponsor Nautic Partners, has acquired Lastique International Corporation and will integrate the business into its Sustainable Product Solutions platform. Lastique, a leading recycler and supplier of rigid PVC and other thermoplastic resins, will operate as a standalone segment under Aurora with existing management retained and will expand Aurora's recycled-content and closed-loop capabilities.