Quikrete Holdings Acquires Forterra; Contech Integrates Bio Clean Products
March 31, 2022
Quikrete Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of Forterra, Inc., and Contech Engineered Solutions (a Quikrete subsidiary) is integrating Bio Clean’s stormwater management product lines into Contech’s portfolio. The integration brings Bio Clean’s Modular Wetlands, Kraken Filter and UrbanPond systems into Contech’s stormwater offerings to expand capabilities for owners, engineers and contractors.
- Targets
- Forterra, Inc., Bio Clean
- Sellers
- Lone Star Americas Acquisitions, Inc. (Lone Star Funds)
- Industry
- Building Products
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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