Ferro

Ferro Corporation is a producer of specialty materials and chemicals, serving a diverse range of manufacturers across various industries. The company operates through two primary segments: Performance Colors and Glass, and Color Solutions. Ferro's extensive product portfolio includes frits, porcelain and glass enamels, glazes, stains, pigments, inks, and polishing materials, as well as dielectrics and electronic glasses. These products are utilized in numerous applications, including electronics, appliances, automotive components, consumer goods, and packaging. Ferro markets its offerings both directly and through agents and distributors, catering to manufacturers of ceramic tiles, glass, and electronic devices. Headquartered in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Ferro Corporation has been in operation since 1919 and has a global presence, serving markets in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Julio Garcia

Vice President, Europe

17 past transactions

Endeka Group

Acquisition in 2017
Endeka Group specializes in the manufacturing of colors, inks, frits, and glazes for the ceramic tile market. The company offers a diverse array of products, including extra micronized colors for digital inks, pigmented inks for water-based applications, and specialized frits designed for various industrial firings. In addition to its core product offerings, Endeka provides consulting services and develops computerized architectural settings for both interior and exterior applications. With a global footprint that includes facilities in Spain, Portugal, Italy, the United Kingdom, Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, Endeka serves a wide range of clients internationally. Established in 1994, the company has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation in the industry.

Gardenia Química

Acquisition in 2017
Gardenia Química operates as a supplier of the ceramic tile market. Gardenia Química is a company which produces additives and medium for ceramic decoration.

Dip-Tech

Acquisition in 2017
Dip-Tech Digital Printing Technologies Ltd., based in Kfar Saba, Israel, specializes in providing digital in-glass printing solutions that utilize durable ceramic inks for both exterior and interior applications. The company offers a range of products, including ceramic digital glass printers designed for architectural, automotive, and small-format printing, as well as ceramic inks and image processing software that prepares standard image files for ceramic printing. Dip-Tech's services extend beyond product offerings, providing comprehensive support that includes installation, training, and ongoing technical assistance. Their innovative technology caters to glass processors, architects, and designers, enabling them to create both artistic and functional designs across various glass applications. Founded in 2005, Dip-Tech operates through a network of marketing channels in Europe, the United States, and the Asia Pacific region, and is a subsidiary of Ferro Corporation as of 2017.

ESL ElectroScience

Acquisition in 2016
ESL ElectroScience and ESL Europe manufacture screen-printable pastes such as thick-film paste conductors, dielectrics and resistors.

Cappelle Pigments

Acquisition in 2016
Cappelle Pigments NV specializes in the production and supply of high-grade organic pigments, transparent iron oxides, and bismuth vanadate pigments, primarily serving the ink, coating, and plastics industries. The company provides solutions for a variety of applications, including water, solvent, and UV-based inks, as well as coatings for automotive, industrial, and outdoor decorative purposes. Founded in 1889 and based in Menen, Belgium, Cappelle Pigments operates production facilities in both Belgium and France. Originally known as Gebroeders Cappelle NV, the company rebranded in 2003 and has since evolved from its early focus on lead chrome and standard organic pigments to become a recognized leader in high-quality pigment manufacturing. With a commitment to excellence, Cappelle Pigments caters to customers in Belgium and internationally.

Delta Performance Products - Assets

Acquisition in 2016
Delta Performance Products services and products have evolved from innovations in the lab and successes in the field.

Pinturas Benicarló

Acquisition in 2016
Pinturas Benicarló, S.L., headquartered in Benicarló, Spain, specializes in the manufacture and sale of industrial paints and plastic products. Founded in 1992, the company is recognized as one of the largest producers of waterborne industrial paints, particularly focusing on organic paints designed for glass substrates. Pinturas Benicarló caters to various industries, including cosmetics, food and beverage, and other consumer products, by supplying paints and varnishes suitable for container glasses. Additionally, the company engages in vehicle repainting, glass painting, and offers transformation resins. As of June 2016, Pinturas Benicarló operates as a subsidiary of Ferro Corporation.

Ferer Dis Ticaret Ve Kimyasallar Anonim Sirketi A.S

Acquisition in 2016
Ferer provides colors and pigments, including automotive products, container and tableware products. Ferer markets an extensive variety of colorants and glass coating products for the flat glass, automotive glass, container glass, dinnerware, and paint and plastics pigments industries. Ferer’s main administrative office is in Istanbul. It has a laboratory, warehouse, and a new blending and mixing plant in Kütahya.

Al Salomi for Frit and Glazes

Acquisition in 2015
Al Salomi for Frits and Glazes is a prominent manufacturer based in Egypt, specializing in the production of frits and glazes for the ceramic industry. With a significant production capacity of 55,000 metric tons, the company primarily serves clients across the Middle East region. Its established reputation in the manufacturing sector positions Al Salomi as a key player in providing essential materials for ceramic production.

Nubiola

Acquisition in 2015
Nubiola is the world leading producer of Ultramarines, Iron Oxides, Zinc Ferrites, Bismuth Vanadates, Lead Chromates & Corrosion Inhibitors.

TherMark

Acquisition in 2015
TherMark Holdings Inc., founded in 1996 and based in Washington, Pennsylvania, specializes in the manufacture and distribution of laser bonding technology. The company offers a patented laser marking process that creates permanent, high-contrast, and high-resolution marks on various surfaces, including metals, ceramics, glass, porcelain, and certain plastics. TherMark's products are utilized in diverse applications such as component tracking, quality control, and anti-counterfeiting, particularly within the automotive, aerospace, and cosmetics industries. The company distributes its marking solutions through a network of distributors in the United States and internationally, as well as online. TherMark Holdings operates as a subsidiary of Ferro Corporation.

Vetriceramici

Acquisition in 2014
Vetriceramici S.p.A. (http://www.vetriceramici.com) designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies special products for the ceramics industry in Italy and internationally. Vetriceramici produces fusion colored grains, technical grains, matte colored micro-grains, frits, double charge products, ceramic glazes, and inks for digital printing. Its products are used in various high-value applications in the ceramic tile and color and glass markets. Vetriceramici was founded in 1987 by Gianfranco Padovani and Sergio Zannoni, employs over 200 people and is based in Casola Valsenio, Italy.

Pfanstiehl

Acquisition in 2000
Pfanstiehl, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of injectable grade excipients and bioprocessing solutions for biopharmaceutical companies both in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1919 and based in Waukegan, Illinois, the company specializes in the isolation, purification, custom synthesis, and scale-up development of regulated, high-purity, and low-endotoxin injectable formulation ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Its product offerings include high potency substances, various carbohydrates, polysaccharides, and injectable grade lactate salt solutions, which are utilized in applications such as protein stabilization, drug delivery, vaccine formulations, and more. Pfanstiehl also provides custom services, including the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, process development, and stability testing. The company serves diverse markets, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, veterinary, and cosmetics, leveraging over 50 years of experience in custom synthesis and process development under cGMP guidelines.

Tam Ceramics

Acquisition in 1999
TAM Ceramics operates on a 35-acre site dedicated to research, development, storage, and manufacturing of high-quality engineered ceramic powders. The company produces a variety of ceramic industrial powders, including zircon, zirconia, and titanate, which are ISO 9001:2008 certified and tailored for use in sectors such as refractory, chemical, automotive, and electronics. Their products are distributed to a diverse clientele both domestically and internationally. TAM Ceramics was recognized as Business of the Year 2011 by the Niagara USA Chamber, underscoring its commitment to quality and service in the ceramics industry.

Advanced Polymer Compounding

Acquisition in 1999
Advanced Polymer Compounding is a supplier of high performance thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and highly engineered plastic compounding services.

Ningbo partner Powder Coatings - Assets

Acquisition in 1998
Ningbo partner Powder Coatings is a professional production of powder coatings business.

Synthetic Products Company (Synpro)

Acquisition in 1995
Synthetic Products Company (Synpro) is a producer of polymer additive product lines, including lubricants, heat stabilizers and dispersions.
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