# Shrieve Chemical Company acquires Vertec BioSolvents

Shrieve Chemical Company, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, acquired Vertec BioSolvents, a manufacturer of bio-based solvents headquartered in West Chicago, Illinois. Terms were not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-04-23
- Where: West Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: bio-based solvents
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Gemspring Capital](https://endata.com/companies/25096.md) (investor)
- [Shrieve Chemical Company](https://endata.com/companies/74640.md) (acquirer)
- [Vertec BioSolvents](https://endata.com/companies/91513.md) (target)

## Sources

- [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/shrieve-chemical-company-acquires-vertec-biosolvents-302751239.html), 2026-04-23: "This acquisition strengthens our ability to support customers as demand continues to shift toward more environmentally responsible solutions, and we're excited to build on Vertec's strong technical foundation."
- [gemspring.com](https://www.gemspring.com/shrieve-chemical-company-acquires-vertec-biosolvents/), 2026-04-23: "This acquisition strengthens our ability to support customers as demand continues to shift toward more environmentally responsible solutions."
- [shrieve.com](https://shrieve.com/news/shrieve-chemical-company-acquires-vertec-biosolvents/), 2026-04-23: "Shrieve Chemical Company announced today that it has acquired Vertec BioSolvents, a manufacturer of bio-based solvents headquartered in West Chicago, Illinois."

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