HP Polymers Acquired

MILWAUKEE (April 30, 2024) – Platte River Equity (“Platte River”), a Denver-based private equity firm focused on aerospace, chemical, and industrial sectors, announced its portfolio company MFG Chemical (“MFG”), a specialty custom manufacturer of complex chemistries, has acquired H.P. Polymers (“HPP” or the “Company”).

Based in Puslinch, Ontario, HPP is an independent resin and polymers manufacturer for paints and coatings. The Company’s products are used in diverse end markets across North America including metal, wood, marine, specialty, and coil applications. The combined company will continue to provide its customers with advanced technologies, technical support, and customer service.

 “H.P. Polymers has a rich legacy of being a value-added partner to its customers, and we are excited to leverage the broader capabilities available through MFG to continue to grow and support our customers,” said H.P. Polymers President, Darren VanNeck. 

“We are thrilled to welcome the HPP team to MFG.  The acquisition of H.P. Polymers represents a tremendous opportunity for MFG to expand its capabilities and product portfolio within the paint and coatings sector,” said MFG CEO, Paul Turgeon. 

“Platte River is excited about the acquisition of HPP, MFG’s third in the past two years, and we believe that HPP will enhance MFG’s product offering and accelerate the combined company’s growth,” added Tarun Kanthety, Vice President of Platte River. 

Grace Matthews, Inc. (“Grace Matthews”) served as financial advisor to H.P. Polymers on the transaction. 

ABOUT H.P. POLYMERS

H.P. Polymers is a North American independent manufacturer of resin and polymer solutions for customers across the paint and coatings value chain based in Puslinch, Ontario. To learn more, visit https://www.hppolymers.com/.