Paladin Holdings Acquires Texize, Inc.

Makai Capital Partners, with CFB and Konza Valley, Acquires New Life Chemical (adds to Paladin Holdings platform)

November 7, 2023

Manufacturing

Makai Capital Partners, together with Capital For Business, Inc. and Konza Valley Capital, has acquired New Life Chemical & Equipment, Inc. of Greenville, South Carolina. The transaction is the first add-on to Makai's specialty chemical manufacturing platform, Paladin Holdings, and includes subordinated debt and equity from CFB and Konza while management remains with the company.

Paladin Holdings (Makai Capital-backed) Acquires Ultra-Pak, Inc.

August 13, 2024

Manufacturing

Paladin Holdings LLC, a portfolio company of Makai Capital Partners, has acquired Ultra-Pak, Inc., a Greer, South Carolina-based contract manufacturer, packager and distributor of personal care and cleaning products. The acquisition expands Paladin's liquid and powder filling capabilities and strengthens its presence in the Jan-San and Hospitality markets.

Crown Capital Acquires Ace-Tex Enterprises, Inc.

May 8, 2023

Manufacturing

Atlanta-based private investment firm Crown Capital (CCI) has acquired Ace-Tex Enterprises, Inc., a Detroit-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of wiping cloths and industrial wipers. The family-owned business, established in 1946 with operations in the U.S. and Canada and customers including Fortune 500 automotive firms, will join Crown’s portfolio to support growth and leverage synergies with other portfolio companies.

Inszone Insurance Services Acquires Texstar Insurance Services Inc.

March 10, 2022

Insurance

Inszone Insurance Services, a PE-backed national insurance brokerage, has acquired Texstar Insurance Services Inc., a family-run agency based in Lakeway, Texas. The deal is an add-on to Inszone’s roll-up strategy to expand its personal and commercial lines presence in Texas.

Hansae Co. Ltd. Acquires Texollini

October 16, 2024

Manufacturing

Hansae Co. Ltd., a South Korean global fashion ODM, has acquired US textile manufacturer Texollini to vertically integrate its supply chain and strengthen synthetic-fiber production capabilities. The acquisition of the Long Beach, California factory — equipped with automated knitting, dyeing and printing lines — positions Hansae to expand high-value product lines (like activewear) and capitalize on nearshoring trends in Central America and the U.S. market.

Polyventive Acquires Tri‑Tex Surfactants and Dyes & Pigments Businesses

December 13, 2021

Manufacturing

Polyventive LLC acquired the Surfactants and Dyes & Pigments businesses of Tri‑TexCo Inc and Trichromatic‑West, Inc from funds advised by SK Capital Partners. Concurrently, Tri‑Tex's adhesives business was sold to Meridian Adhesives Group. The transaction expands Polyventive's specialty chemicals portfolio and adds manufacturing capabilities in Canada and the United States.