MacPherson's Acquires FREDRIX Canvas Brand from Tara Materials

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.

Moss Inc Acquires MacroArt (UK)

November 16, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Moss Inc., a global producer of premium graphics and branded-experience installations, has acquired UK-based MacroArt. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) expands Moss's European footprint and production capacity, with MacroArt's management — led by Managing Director Michael Green — remaining in place and reporting to Moss CEO Jason Popp.

The Protech Group Acquires MF Paints Inc.

October 7, 2023

Building Products

Montreal-based The Protech Group has acquired 100% of MF Paints Inc., a Laval, Quebec manufacturer and distributor of architectural paints and stains, with the transaction effective October 7, 2023. Protech said it will leverage its purchasing, technical and manufacturing capabilities to expand MF Paints' product offerings and strengthen its presence in the Canadian retail and commercial building paints market; the Morello family and MF Paints shareholders sold the company.

F. Schumacher & Co. Acquires Tillett Textiles

June 11, 2025

Manufacturing

F. Schumacher & Co. has acquired Tillett Textiles, the historic hand-printed fabric house long associated with high-end designers; the deal was finalized in late May for an undisclosed price. Schumacher will preserve Tillett’s bespoke hand-printing legacy, wind down operations in Sheffield, Massachusetts, print wallpapers at its Paramount Prints facility in New Jersey, and plans to launch new collections in 2026 with Katarina Ostbye named president of Tillett.

Fedrigoni Group Acquires Certain Assets of Mohawk Fine Papers

February 26, 2024

Manufacturing

Fedrigoni Group has acquired certain assets of US-based Mohawk Fine Papers and integrated them into its Special Papers division. Financial terms were not disclosed; Fedrigoni said the deal strengthens its position in the North American specialty fine papers market and reflects a shared commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Unifrax (Clearlake-backed) Acquires Rex Materials Group

July 2, 2020

Manufacturing

Unifrax, a Clearlake Capital-backed global provider of high-performance specialty fibers and inorganic materials, has acquired Rex Materials Group, a Howell, Michigan-based manufacturer of engineered thermal components. The acquisition expands Unifrax's portfolio of high-temperature engineered components, enhances manufacturing capabilities and supports the company's global growth strategy; financial terms were not disclosed.