Recochem Acquires KIK's Auto Care Business (Prestone and Holts)

CapVest Acquires Recochem from H.I.G. Capital

November 6, 2023

Manufacturing

Funds managed by CapVest Partners LLP have acquired Recochem, a global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of aftermarket transportation and household fluids, from H.I.G. Capital, which will remain a minority investor. Recochem, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, generates revenues in excess of $1 billion and CapVest plans to support further organic growth and M&A-driven expansion.

Recochem Acquires Torque Detail

December 12, 2022

Automotive

Recochem has completed the acquisition of Torque Detail, a digitally native brand of automotive detailing products. Torque will continue to operate under its brand as part of Recochem's Car Care division and will leverage Recochem's product development, manufacturing, digital marketing, and distribution capabilities to support Recochem's expansion into the U.S. branded car care market.

Husky Corporation Acquires Kinetic Laboratories and the K100 Fuel Treatments

May 3, 2022

Manufacturing

Husky Corporation has acquired New York–based Kinetic Laboratories and the K100 gasoline and diesel fuel treatment product line. The acquisition adds the long-established K100 formula to Husky’s fuel-dispensing and transportation-focused product portfolio to expand capabilities for fuel stability, water management and engine cleaning across Husky’s customer base.

Imperial Dade Acquires Hylon Koburn Chemicals (HyKo)

January 4, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Imperial Dade has acquired Hylon Koburn Chemicals, Inc. (HyKo), a Salt Lake City-based distributor of janitorial products run by Ron and Mike Starr. The transaction — Imperial Dade's 46th acquisition — expands the company's presence in Salt Lake City and will allow HyKo customers access to Imperial Dade's broader product offering; financial terms were not disclosed.

Recochem Acquires Paint Over Rust Products (POR-15)

January 8, 2021

Consumer Products

Recochem, an H.I.G. Capital portfolio company, has acquired Paint Over Rust Products (POR), the maker of the POR-15 metal restoration and rust-preventative product line. The acquisition expands Recochem's U.S. branded car care portfolio and will leverage Recochem's digital marketing capabilities and broad distribution footprint to grow POR across North America; H.I.G. Capital backed the transaction.

Recochem Acquires KOST USA

December 2, 2020

Manufacturing

Recochem, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, has acquired KOST USA Inc., a Cincinnati-based manufacturer and marketer of automotive coolants and functional fluids. The acquisition expands Recochem's presence in the United States and strengthens its position as a scaled player in the North American automotive aftermarket fluids market.