M&A Deal Summary

Plastron Industries Acquires Wedco Moulded Products

On March 2, 1998, Plastron Industries acquired plastics company Wedco Moulded Products

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Plastron Industries’ 1st transaction in the Plastics sector.
  • This is Plastron Industries’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Plastron Industries’ 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 1998-03-02
Target Wedco Moulded Products
Sector Plastics
Buyer(s) Plastron Industries
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Wedco Moulded Products

Willowbrook, Illinois, United States
Wedco is a North American leader in the design and manufacture of blow molded and rotational molded plastic products, serving original equipment manufacturers in the recreational and automotive markets. Wedco is also a leading producer of plastic fuel cans and other fluid containers for the retail market. Located in Boucherville, Quebec, the Company is Canada's principal designer and manufacturer of polyethylene septic tanks.

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Buyer

Plastron Industries

Bensenville, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Sector Plastics
DESCRIPTION

Plastron Industries, located in Bensenville, Illinois, is the leading plastic injection molder of thermoplastic bobbins for the electronics industry. Bobbins are used in transformers that supply power to home appliances, personal communications equipment, power tools, small motors, lighting ballasts, safety equipment, computer equipment and automobile dashboards.

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Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Plastics) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (1998) 1 of 1
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