SK Capital Partners

SK Capital Partners, established in 2007, is a New York-based private equity firm specializing in investments within the specialty materials, chemicals, and healthcare sectors. The firm focuses on recapitalizations, buyouts, and growth equity investments in mature and middle market companies, typically with revenues between $50 million and $1 billion, and EBITDA between $10 million and $100 million. SK Capital seeks majority stakes and invests between $100 million to $200 million of equity per transaction. The firm's investment strategy is guided by its deep industry expertise and a transformational approach to value creation, led by five Managing Directors with substantial sector-specific experience.

Cole Abernathy

Vice President

Robert Abrams

Principal

Alex Alsop

Associate

Yawer Amin

Vice President

Michael Anagnos

Senior Associate

Natalie Blosser

Senior Associate

Jonathan Borell

Managing Director

McKenzie Chu

Senior Associate

Aaron Davenport

Managing Director

Ben Dillon

Managing Director

Simon Dowker

Director

Daniele Ferrari

Senior Director

Booey Ghani

Vice President

Harman Gill

Associate

Richard Jackson

Managing Director and Head of Capital Markets

Alexander Jackson

Associate

Jared Kramer

Vice President

Joshua Landsberg

Associate

Josh Lieberman

Principal

Dan Lory

Principal

James Marden

Managing Director

Anthony Marr

Senior Associate

Julius O. Nestler

Senior Associate

Santiago Nielsen

Vice President

Jack Norris

Managing Director and Executive Committee Member

Christina Park

Associate

Barry Penney

Managing Director

Sanjeet Raman

Senior Associate

Andrew Tabatabaei

Associate

Mario Toukan

Managing Director

Huai-Ming Xu

Associate

Past deals in Chemical

VanDeMark Chemical

Private Equity Round in 2022
VanDeMark Chemical, Inc. is a chemical manufacturing company based in Lockport, New York, with a sales unit in Offenbach, Germany. Founded in 1932, it specializes in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of fine chemicals, particularly phosgene-based products. The company offers a diverse range of products, including acid chlorides, carbazates, carbonates, chloroformates, isocyanates, and various phosgene derivatives such as dibenzyl azodicarboxylate and vilsmeier reagent. These products serve multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, personal care, electronics, and plastics, with applications in additives, catalysts, intermediates, and solvents. VanDeMark Chemical emphasizes quality assurance and continuous improvement, striving to enhance the performance of its customers' products while addressing health, safety, and environmental concerns.

Techmer PM

Private Equity Round in 2022
Techmer PM, LLC is a materials design company based in Clinton, Tennessee, specializing in the production of colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries. Founded in 1981, the company offers a wide range of products, including advanced additives, custom color masterbatches, and engineered compounds that enhance both the aesthetics and physical properties of plastics. Their product lineup features various additives such as flame retardants, UV stabilizers, antimicrobials, and chemical foaming agents, as well as custom colors that create effects like marble, swirl, and thermochromatics. Techmer PM serves multiple sectors, including agriculture, automotive, construction, electronics, food packaging, and personal care, providing solutions for processes such as blow molding, injection molding, and sheet extrusion. The company also focuses on biopolymer additives and color correction aids, enabling clients to improve product functionality and appearance across diverse applications.

Valtris Specialty Chemicals

Acquisition in 2022
Valtris Specialty Chemicals is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals and polymer additives that serve a diverse array of industries, including building and construction, packaging, consumer goods, transportation, and oilfield sectors. The company produces essential chemical intermediates, such as chlorinated toluenes and derivatives, which are utilized in coatings, flavor and fragrance, personal care, agrochemicals, and medicinal applications. Valtris's products enhance the performance of plastics, coatings, adhesives, and sealants by providing critical attributes like resiliency, flame retardancy, and ease of processing, thereby meeting the specific needs of its customers across various markets.

Florachem

Acquisition in 2022
Florachem is a manufacturer and supplier of citrus and pine derivatives, catering to formulators of industrial products and aroma chemicals for flavors and fragrances. The company's offerings focus on natural products that enhance product performance while promoting sustainability and clean-label ingredients. This approach allows customers to improve performance, environmental health and safety properties, and economic outcomes across various markets, including coatings, industrial cleaning, oilfield services, and personal care. Florachem's commitment to providing high-quality, sustainable solutions positions it as a valuable partner in these diverse industries.

Seqens

Acquisition in 2021
Seqens is a provider of pharmaceutical ingredients and specialty chemicals headquartered in Ecully, France. The company specializes in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) including aspirin, paracetamol, salicylic acid, and para-aminophenol, along with a range of specialty chemicals such as soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, phenol, oxygenated solvents, and ferric chloride. Seqens serves various demanding industries, including healthcare, electronics, cosmetics, food, and household cleaning products. The company is known for its market responsiveness and ability to deliver customized solutions tailored to the specific needs of its customers.

Deltech

Acquisition in 2021
Deltech LLC operates two production units on a 111 acre site in Baton Rouge, LA to manufacture methyl styrenes and other specialty monomers

Tilley Distribution

Acquisition in 2021
Tilley-Phoenix Group is a value-added chemical distributor that offers supply chain solutions for customers across specialty chemical and lubricant markets. The Company seeks to act as a direct extension of their suppliers’ selling networks to effectively partner and service broader customer networks. Tilley operates modern, efficient distribution facilities and a large fleet of transportation equipment to serve its customers’ chemical needs.

Ipackchem Group

Acquisition in 2020
Ipackchem Group, established in 1987 by Jean-Philippe Morvan, is a prominent global manufacturer of barrier packaging tailored for specialty chemicals, particularly in the fragrances and agrochemical sectors. The company's innovative use of mono-material human-safe barrier technology and advanced fluorination processes allows it to create packaging solutions with superior physical and chemical resistance, addressing critical challenges related to permeability, contamination, and evaporation. Ipackchem's products play a vital role in the safe transport and storage of sensitive materials, ensuring their integrity throughout the supply chain.

Venator Materials

Post in 2020
Venator Materials is a global chemical company specializing in the production and marketing of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments and performance additives. The company offers a diverse portfolio that includes well-known brands and industry-leading products, aimed at enhancing everyday life and promoting sustainability. Its operations are divided into two main segments: Titanium Dioxide, which focuses on TiO2 production, and Performance Additives, which encompasses functional additives, color pigments, timber treatment, and water treatment. Venator serves a wide range of industrial customers worldwide, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from its Titanium Dioxide segment. The company's products not only add color and vibrancy to various applications but also contribute to protecting and prolonging the life of materials while reducing energy consumption.

NuCera Solutions

Acquisition in 2020
NuCera Solutions is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty polymers tailored for various high-performance markets, including adhesives, candle making, coatings, imaging, masterbatches, personal care, and plastics. The company focuses on producing low molecular weight olefin polymers and a range of differentiated functional polymers, as well as premium high melting point polyethylene waxes. These specialized products enhance the performance, usability, and production efficiency for clients across multiple industries. NuCera operates from its flexible manufacturing facilities in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, allowing it to effectively cater to global market demands.

Techmer PM

Acquisition in 2020
Techmer PM, LLC is a materials design company based in Clinton, Tennessee, specializing in the production of colors and additives for the plastics and fiber industries. Founded in 1981, the company offers a wide range of products, including advanced additives, custom color masterbatches, and engineered compounds that enhance both the aesthetics and physical properties of plastics. Their product lineup features various additives such as flame retardants, UV stabilizers, antimicrobials, and chemical foaming agents, as well as custom colors that create effects like marble, swirl, and thermochromatics. Techmer PM serves multiple sectors, including agriculture, automotive, construction, electronics, food packaging, and personal care, providing solutions for processes such as blow molding, injection molding, and sheet extrusion. The company also focuses on biopolymer additives and color correction aids, enabling clients to improve product functionality and appearance across diverse applications.

SI Group

Acquisition in 2018
SI Group, established in 1906, is a global chemical company headquartered in Schenectady, New York. It specializes in the development and manufacturing of chemical intermediates and specialty resins, serving diverse industries such as rubber, plastics, fuels, lubricants, and pharmaceuticals. The company's extensive product portfolio includes rubber resins, antioxidants, fuel and lubricant additives, industrial resins, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. SI Group's offerings enhance the performance, purity, and efficiency of various industrial and consumer goods, with applications ranging from tires and adhesives to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Perimeter Solutions

Acquisition in 2017
Perimeter Solutions is a global manufacturer specializing in firefighting products and lubricant additives. The company operates in two primary segments: Fire Safety and Specialty Products. Its Fire Safety division formulates and produces fire management chemicals, while the Specialty Products segment focuses on high-quality phosphorus pentasulfide, which is essential for the production of ZDDP-based lubricant additives used in critical engine anti-wear solutions, as well as in applications for pesticides and mining chemicals. Although Perimeter Solutions has a global presence, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, positioning itself as a market leader in both segments.

Archroma

Private Equity Round in 2017
Archroma is a global color and specialty chemicals company based in Reinach, Switzerland. With a workforce of approximately 3,000 employees across 35 countries and 24 production sites, the company operates three main business divisions: Brand & Performance Textile Specialties, Packaging & Paper Specialties, and Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants. These divisions provide specialized performance and color solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of customers in various markets. Archroma is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance everyday life while promoting sustainability within the industry. The company's commitment to quality, service, and cost-efficiency underpins its mission to challenge conventional practices and foster a more sustainable future.

Tri-Tex

Acquisition in 2017
Tri-Tex Inc., headquartered in Saint-Eustache, Canada, is a global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products. It specializes in dyes, pigments, enzymes, and auxiliary products, serving the textile, paper, carpet, and leather industries. Additionally, Tri-Tex offers surfactants, specialties, construction and floor care polymers, acrylic coatings, and adhesives and coatings. The company sells its products through its global offices and sales agents, with locations in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Egypt, and Bangladesh.

D.B. Western

Acquisition in 2017
D.B. Western, a technology-driven producer of formaldehyde and derivatives. The company’s La Porte, Texas, plant is the merchant market plant in North America serving a variety of applications including oilfield, refineries and petrochemicals.

TPC Group

Private Equity Round in 2012
TPC Group Inc. is a chemicals manufacturer that specializes in producing value-added products derived from petrochemical raw materials, primarily focusing on C4 hydrocarbons. The company operates in two main segments: C4 Processing and Performance Products. The C4 Processing segment offers butadiene for synthetic rubber production, butene-1 for plastic resins, and other derivatives critical for gasoline blending and alkylate manufacturing. In the Performance Products segment, TPC Group provides high purity isobutylene for synthetic rubber and lubricant additives, along with polyisobutylenes used in various applications including adhesives and sealants. Additionally, the company offers diisobutylene, nonene, and tetramer for the production of surfactants and plasticizers. Founded in 1943 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, TPC Group has evolved from its original name, Texas Petrochemicals Inc., which it changed in 2010. The company also plays a crucial role in providing infrastructure and logistics services along the Gulf Coast, supporting its extensive operations in the chemical and petroleum sectors.
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