Meridian Adhesives Group (Arsenal) Acquires Epoxies, Etc.
August 23, 2019
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.
- Targets
- Epoxies, Etc.
- Platforms
- Meridian Adhesives Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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