Rogers Corporation Acquires Silicone Engineering Ltd.

Boyd Corporation Acquires Siltec

October 21, 2021

Manufacturing

Boyd Corporation has acquired Siltec (Silikon‑Technik Siltec GmbH), a Germany‑based specialist in silicone compounding for medical‑grade and custom silicone products. The acquisition expands Boyd’s European footprint and deepens its material science capabilities—particularly silicone expertise—supporting growth in medical, industrial technology, eMobility and data center end markets.

GracoRoberts Acquires UK-based Silmid Limited

March 4, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

GracoRoberts, a PE-backed specialty chemicals distributor, has agreed to acquire UK-based Silmid Limited to expand its global aerospace distribution footprint into the UK and Europe. The deal adds Silmid's ecommerce platform, a 24,000 sq. ft. UK warehouse and complementary aerospace specialty chemicals capabilities; CM Equity Partners supported the transaction as GracoRoberts' private equity sponsor.

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics Acquires Primasil Silicones Ltd.

March 7, 2022

Manufacturing

Quadion LLC, d.b.a. Minnesota Rubber and Plastics (MRP), has acquired Primasil Silicones Ltd., a Weobley, U.K.-based custom silicone rubber compounder and manufacturer. The deal expands MRP's silicone formulation, compounding and precision molding capabilities and strengthens its manufacturing footprint in the U.K. and Czech Republic to better serve medical, HVAC and specialty industrial end markets.

Pexco LLC Acquires Performance Elastomers Corporation

December 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Pexco LLC, a PE-backed North American specialty plastics extruder, acquired Performance Elastomers Corporation (PEC), a Ravenna, Ohio-based manufacturer of rubber, silicone and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) products. The deal — announced December 1, 2021 — expands Pexco's silicone and TPE capabilities and broadens its end-market exposure in mobility, RV, marine and heavy equipment aftermarket segments; PEC owners Art Bowen and Dave Spears sold the business.

Datwyler Acquires QSR (Quality Synthetic Rubber) from Q Holding / 3i

April 7, 2022

Manufacturing

Datwyler has agreed to acquire QSR (Quality Synthetic Rubber, the Q Holding QSR division) from Q Holding / 3i for approximately $625 million. The acquisition adds specialist electrical-connector sealing and elastomer capabilities to Datwyler's portfolio and strengthens its presence in mobility, industrial and aerospace end markets; proceeds will be used to retire Q's loan facility and return capital to 3i and other investors.

Rochester Sensors Acquires Tekelek Europe Limited

May 29, 2023

Manufacturing

Rochester Sensors, a Dallas-based manufacturer of liquid level sensors, acquired the stock of Tekelek Europe Limited, a Shannon, Ireland-based designer of ultrasonic and radar liquid level sensors. The deal expands Rochester's technical capabilities in non-contact ultrasound, free-space radar and wireless remote-monitoring technologies and broadens its European footprint as part of a multi-year strategy to build a global liquid level sensor business.