Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires PolyCom Industries and Eco Dispersions

Avery Dennison to Acquire Meridian Adhesives Flooring Business for $390 Million

August 25, 2025

Industrial Services

Avery Dennison has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S.-based flooring adhesives business of Meridian Adhesives Group for $390 million, subject to customary closing and post-closing adjustments. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025 and will be integrated into Avery Dennison’s Materials Group.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Design Polymerics

September 9, 2022

Building Products

Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired Design Polymerics, a manufacturer of high-performance sealants, adhesives, insulation mastics and indoor air quality products. The acquisition is an add-on to Meridian’s Industrial Product Assembly Division and expands its presence in the HVAC, insulation and indoor air quality markets under new owner American Securities.

American Securities Acquires Meridian Adhesives Group from Arsenal Capital Partners

September 1, 2022

Manufacturing

An affiliate of American Securities LLC has acquired Meridian Adhesives Group from Arsenal Capital Partners, with the transaction completed in partnership with Meridian's management team and funds affiliated with Arsenal. Financial terms were not disclosed; Meridian, headquartered in Houston, Texas, operates 25 facilities, serves over 5,000 customers globally, and employs approximately 560 people.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires Adhesives Division of Tri-Tex Co. Inc.

December 13, 2021

Manufacturing

Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired the adhesives division of Canadian chemical manufacturer Tri-Tex Co. Inc., adding hot melt, water‑based, pressure‑sensitive and general‑purpose adhesives to Meridian’s Packaging Division. The deal expands Meridian’s packaging adhesive product lines and geographic footprint; Tri‑Tex concurrently sold its Dyes & Pigments and Surfactants divisions to Polyventive.

Meridian Adhesives Group Acquires E-Chem

July 3, 2020

Building Products

Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired E-Chem, a New Mexico-based designer and manufacturer of epoxy polymer products for concrete. E-Chem will join Meridian’s Infrastructure Division to expand Meridian’s presence in the infrastructure and concrete rehabilitation markets and leverage Meridian’s distributor network and resources to accelerate product development and market penetration.

Meridian Adhesives Group (Arsenal) Acquires Epoxies, Etc.

August 23, 2019

Manufacturing

Meridian Adhesives Group, the adhesives platform backed by Arsenal Capital Partners, acquired Epoxies, Etc., a Cranston, Rhode Island-based formulator of specialty epoxies, urethanes and silicones. The add-on expands Meridian’s product portfolio and extends its presence into high-growth end markets including electronics, infrastructure/aerospace and medical applications.