United Felts Acquires BKP Berolina Polyester (BKP)

Vortex Companies Acquires ETECAS UG

January 2, 2025

Manufacturing

The Vortex Companies, LLC acquired ETECAS UG, a Germany-based developer and manufacturer of trenchless rehabilitation and UV curing equipment headquartered in Dietmannsried. The acquisition strengthens Vortex’s in-house manufacturing capabilities and expands its end-to-end UV CIPP solution offering; financial terms were not disclosed.

Vortex Companies Acquires Applied Felts Inc.

January 11, 2024

Manufacturing

Vortex Companies has acquired Applied Felts Inc. (including brands MaxLiner and FerraTex Solutions) to integrate manufacturing and distribution of cured-in-place pipe liners and related products across the Americas. The deal brings Applied Felts’ Americas manufacturing and distribution under Vortex to shorten supply chains, expand local support and streamline R&D, while Applied Felts Ltd. (U.K.) remains with W.E. Rawson for non‑Americas operations.

International Paper Acquires Berkley Molded Fiber Division

February 24, 2021

Manufacturing

The International Paper Company has acquired Berkley International's Molded Fiber manufacturing division, Berkley MF LLC, from Berkley International. The deal transfers an 80,400 sq. ft. molded fiber plant (located outside Reno, Nevada) and capabilities for sustainable molded-pulp packaging to International Paper; the purchase price was not disclosed.

Branford Castle Partners Acquires Fibrix Filtration

September 16, 2020

Manufacturing

Branford Castle Partners has acquired Fibrix Filtration, a Charlotte-based manufacturer of high-loft and pleat media air filtration products, in a majority-control buyout that closed on August 13. Financing included senior debt from Byline Sponsor Finance and subordinated debt and an equity co-investment from Brookside Mezzanine Partners; Fibrix CEO Keith White remains in leadership and participated in the transaction.

Polytek Development Corp. Acquires BCC Products, Inc.

March 19, 2019

Manufacturing

Polytek Development Corp., a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has acquired BCC Products, Inc., a Franklin, Indiana-based manufacturer of specialty tooling, mold making and casting polymers. The transaction expands Polytek’s manufacturing and formulation capabilities across automotive, aerospace, foundry and marine end markets; BCC’s president Roger Brunette will remain with the combined company to support growth and integration.

PolyOne Corporation Acquires Fiber-Line

January 2, 2019

Manufacturing

PolyOne Corporation acquired Fiber-Line, a global provider of engineered fibers and composite materials, for $120 million. The deal expands PolyOne's specialty engineered materials portfolio to support fiber optic cable and 5G network buildouts and is expected to add nearly $100 million in revenue in 2019.