Boyd Corporation Acquires MBK Tape Solutions

Nautic Partners Acquires Berry Global's Specialty Tapes Business, Launches Vybond

February 5, 2025

Manufacturing

Nautic Partners, in partnership with the company's management team, has completed the acquisition of the Specialty Tapes business from Berry Global and rebranded the carved-out unit as Vybond. Headquartered in Franklin, Kentucky with additional operations in Riverhead, NY and Bristol, RI, Vybond manufactures pressure-sensitive tapes and adhesives and will be supported by Nautic to invest in technology, operations, and growth.

Machine Solutions Inc. Acquires BW-TEC AG

December 14, 2020

Medical Devices

Machine Solutions Inc. has acquired all outstanding stock of Switzerland-headquartered BW-TEC AG, a designer and manufacturer of catheter-forming, laser-welding, necking, testing and coating equipment for the medical device industry. The deal expands Machine Solutions' product offering and geographic service capabilities by adding BW-TEC's European engineering and manufacturing resources to Machine Solutions' global sales and service network.

Boyd Corporation Acquires Siltec

October 21, 2021

Manufacturing

Boyd Corporation has acquired Siltec (Silikon‑Technik Siltec GmbH), a Germany‑based specialist in silicone compounding for medical‑grade and custom silicone products. The acquisition expands Boyd’s European footprint and deepens its material science capabilities—particularly silicone expertise—supporting growth in medical, industrial technology, eMobility and data center end markets.

ADDEV Materials Acquires Ad Tape & Label (ATL Corp.)

September 3, 2024

Manufacturing

ADDEV Materials, a Lyon-based materials converter and distributor, has acquired Ad Tape & Label (dba ATL Corp.), a Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin manufacturer of disposable adhesive medical devices, pharmaceutical labels and converted/die-cut components. The acquisition expands ADDEV Materials' converting and healthcare capabilities in North America and brings ATL's ISO 13485-certified clean-room capabilities into ADDEV's global footprint.

Boyd Corporation Acquires GMN

July 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Boyd Corporation has acquired GMN, a Seattle-based developer of customized engineered-material solutions including graphic overlays, capacitive touch devices, optical encoders and PTC heaters. The acquisition expands Boyd’s engineered materials and human-machine interface capabilities to better serve regulated end markets such as medical, eMobility and aerospace and will operate as part of the Boyd global manufacturing footprint.

Bridges Consumer Healthcare (Charlesbank-backed) Acquires KT Tape from Palladin

January 16, 2025

Consumer Products

Bridges Consumer Healthcare, a Charlesbank-backed consumer healthcare platform, has acquired KT Tape, the leading kinesiology tape and recovery products brand, from Palladin Consumer Retail Partners. The add-on expands Bridges' OTC pain-relief portfolio and positions KT Tape for additional investment in demand generation, product innovation and omnichannel distribution; terms were not disclosed.