Tidewater Investment Company Acquires Technical Coating International
March 4, 2025
Wilmington-based Tidewater Investment Company has acquired Technical Coating International Inc. (TCI), a Leland, North Carolina contract coater and laminator, in a transaction completed in February. Tidewater plans to keep TCI’s core leadership in place while appointing operating partner Bill Brinkley as CEO and pursue expansion into new end markets such as food and beverage packaging, military applications, upholstery, and outdoor coverings.
- Buyers
- Tidewater Investment Company
- Targets
- Technical Coating International Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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