Tyrolit Acquires Acme Abrasives
October 6, 2023
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.
- Buyers
- Tyrolit Group
- Targets
- Acme Abrasives (Acme Holding Company)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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