M&A Deal Summary

Parker Hannifin Acquires Acadia Elastomers

On November 1, 2004, Parker Hannifin acquired chemicals company Acadia Elastomers from TJC and NewCastle Partners

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Parker Hannifin’s 1st transaction in the Chemicals sector.
  • This is Parker Hannifin’s 13th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Parker Hannifin’s 1st transaction in Virginia.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2004-11-01
Target Acadia Elastomers
Sector Chemicals
Buyer(s) Parker Hannifin
Sellers(s) TJC
NewCastle Partners
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Acadia Elastomers

Roanoke, Virginia, United States
Acadia Elastomers Corp. is a producer of sealing solutions. It also manufactures automotive and industrial rubber products.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Parker Hannifin

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Category Company
Founded 1917
Sector Machinery
Employees50,520
Revenue 19.9B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Parker Hannifin's corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.
Entrance to Parker Hannifin's corporate headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.

Parker-Hannifin is a diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Parker Hannifin was formed in 1917 and is based in Cleveland, Ohio.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 73
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 12 of 51
State (Virginia) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 13 of 41
Year (2004) 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-10-11 Sporlan Valve

Washington, Missouri, United States

Sporlan Valve Co., Inc., a provider in refrigeration and air conditioning components, controls and systems. Headquartered in Washington, Missouri, Sporlan operates seven manufacturing facilities

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-12-01 Advanced Products

North Haven, Connecticut, United States

Advanced Products Company, a privately held manufacturer of metallic and polymer spring energized seals.

Buy -

Seller(S) 2

SELLER

TJC

New York, New York, United States

Investor Investor Investor Investor Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 1982
PE ASSETS 14.0B USD
Size Mega
Type Sector Agnostic
DESCRIPTION

TJC is a private investment firm that specializes in acquiring North American middle-market businesses operating in basic industries. TJC specifically looks to provide liquidity for shareholders, raise capital for corporate growth and 'create significant equity opportunities for key management'. TJC will consider opportunities valued from $100 million to $2 billion in a wide variety of industries. Sectors of interest include aerospace/defense, automotive, building products, chemicals, consumer products, distribution, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial products, insurance, metals, packaging, retail, transportation/logistics, and telecom. TJC was formerly known as The Jordan Company. The Firm was formed in 1982 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 12 of 58
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 6
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 21
State (Virginia) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 12 of 56
Year (2004) 4 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-09-30 Comex Group

Lone Tree, Colorado, United States

Comex Group, Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of architectural paints and coatings in the North America.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-12-31 PBT Brands

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

PBT Brands, Inc. is an automotive maintenance and repair chemical products and aircraft sealant products.

Sell -
SELLER

NewCastle Partners

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Investor


Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2001
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

NewCastle Partners is an independent investment firm focused on acquiring smaller middle-market companies in partnership with management. The Firm targets profitable, US-based businesses with defensible market positions. Prospective companies generally have at least $2 million in EBITDA and generate sales of $10 to $50 million. Sectors of interest include niche manufacturing and specialty distribution. Target transactions include recapitalizations, buyouts, growth capital financings, and consolidations. NewCastle was formed in 2001 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 16
Sector (Chemicals) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 4 of 10
State (Virginia) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 6 of 16
Year (2004) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-09-30 Comex Group

Lone Tree, Colorado, United States

Comex Group, Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of architectural paints and coatings in the North America.

Sell -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2004-12-31 PBT Brands

Hartford, Connecticut, United States

PBT Brands, Inc. is an automotive maintenance and repair chemical products and aircraft sealant products.

Sell -