Arcline Investment Management Invests in Actera Ingredients

Arcline Investment Management Makes Strategic Investment in American Casting Company

December 2, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, completed a strategic investment in American Casting Company (ACC), a Hollister, California-based provider of engineered investment castings for aerospace, defense, medical and energy applications. ACC will continue to be led by CEO Chris St. John; Arcline plans to support expansion of the company’s capabilities and capacity to meet rising demand from OEMs reshoring mission‑critical components. Janes Capital Partners served as financial advisor to the company.

Arcline Investment Management Acquires Majority Interest in Akron Biotechnology

September 11, 2019

Biotechnology

Arcline Investment Management has acquired a majority interest in Akron Biotechnology LLC, a supplier of cGMP-compliant materials and services for cell and gene therapy manufacturers. Akron will remain led by founder and CEO Dr. Claudia Zylberberg, and Arcline plans to expand Akron's manufacturing capacity and pursue complementary acquisitions to build a platform in regenerative medicine.

New Mountain-backed Actylis Integrates Aceto and 10 Specialty Ingredients Businesses

September 26, 2022

Manufacturing

New Mountain Capital’s new platform Actylis launched by combining Aceto and ten acquired specialty ingredient manufacturers and sourcing firms into a single global company. The combined business unites GMP and non‑GMP manufacturing, R&D, quality and sourcing capabilities across multiple countries to supply critical raw materials for pharmaceuticals, nutrition, cosmetics, agriculture and specialty chemicals.

Arclin Acquires Belle Chemical Company

September 27, 2023

Manufacturing

Arclin completed the acquisition of Belle Chemical Company, a producer of methylamines and derivatives based in Belle, West Virginia, adding a plant of approximately 60 employees. The purchase expands Arclin's North American manufacturing capabilities and diversifies its product presence into adjacent end markets including water treatment, pharmaceuticals/healthcare, agriculture, oil & gas and electronics.

Avance Investment Management Makes Strategic Investment in Barchemy

October 7, 2025

Food & Beverage

Avance Investment Management has made a strategic minority investment in Barchemy, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of better-for-you chocolate and confectionery ingredients. Barchemy Founder and CEO Larry Toscano will retain a significant ownership stake and continue to lead the company as the business invests to expand capacity, facilities and product innovation; terms were not disclosed.

Vertellus Acquires Jarchem Innovative Ingredients

December 16, 2021

Manufacturing

Indianapolis-based Vertellus has acquired Jarchem Innovative Ingredients, a Newark, New Jersey manufacturer and supplier of specialty, nature-based ingredients. The deal expands Vertellus' portfolio in nature-based and environmentally friendly ingredients for personal care, food and specialty industrial markets; Vertellus is PE-backed by Pritzker Private Capital.