# PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems acquires Universal Chemicals and Coatings

PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems, LLC acquired Universal Chemicals and Coatings, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance custom industrial coatings, laminating adhesives and container linings.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-09
- Where: Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: custom industrial coatings, laminating adhesives, container linings
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Iron Path Capital](https://endata.com/companies/70614.md) (investor)
- [PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems](https://endata.com/companies/89171.md) (acquirer)
- [Universal Chemicals and Coatings](https://endata.com/companies/89564.md) (target)

## Sources

- [woodbridgegrp.com](https://woodbridgegrp.com/2026/01/09/mariner-closes-sale-of-universal-chemicals-and-coatings-to-pro-set-formulated-resin-systems-llc/), 2026-01-09: "Mariner, a middle-market investment banking firm focused on M&A is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Universal Chemicals and Coatings by PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems, LLC."
- [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260127039808/en/PRO-SET-Formulated-Resin-Systems-Acquires-Universal-Chemicals-and-Coatings-Inc.), 2026-01-27: "We are excited to welcome Universal Chemicals and Coatings to our growing platform."
- [ironpathcapital.com](https://ironpathcapital.com/pro-set-formulated-resin-systems-acquires-universal-chemicals-and-coatings-inc/), 2026-01-27: "This acquisition is a strategic move to expand into formulated protective coatings and laminating adhesives for mixed metal composite and other dissimilar substrates."
- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/102243-pro-set-formulated-resin-systems-acquires-universal-chemicals-and-coatings), 2026-02-06: "PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems LLC (PFRS), an Iron Path Capital holding company, recently announced the acquisition of Universal Chemicals and Coatings, Inc."
- [everchem.com](https://everchem.com/category/mergers-acquisitions/page/5/), 2026-04-12: "PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems (“PFRS”) has acquired Universal Chemicals and Coatings, an Illinois-based manufacturer of custom industrial coatings, laminating adhesives and container linings."

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