# Matrix Adhesives Group launches platform via recapitalizations of Guy Chemical and Nuco

Matrix Adhesives Group, backed by private equity firm Goldner Hawn, launched a North American adhesive and sealant manufacturing and packaging platform formed from the contemporaneous recapitalizations of Guy Chemical Company LLC and Nuco, Inc. Dan Horner, an industry veteran, will lead the combined platform as CEO.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-02-03
- Where: Guelph, Ontario, Canada and Somerset, Pa., United States
- Status: announced
- Products: adhesives, sealants
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Matrix Adhesives Group](https://endata.com/companies/60786.md)
- [Goldner Hawn](https://endata.com/companies/60787.md) (investor)
- [Guy Chemical Company LLC](https://endata.com/companies/60788.md) (target)
- [Nuco, Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/60789.md) (target)

## Sources

- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/99154-matrix-adhesives-group-launches-platform-through-recapitalizations-of-guy-chemical-and-nuco), 2022-02-03: "We are delighted to partner with Guy Berkebile, Wendy Adams and their teams at Guy Chemical and Nuco."
- [designworldonline.com](https://www.designworldonline.com/matrix-launches-north-american-adhesive-sealant-manufacturing-and-packaging-platform/), 2022-03-11: "Matrix Adhesives Group recently announced the launch of a North American adhesive and sealant manufacturing and packaging platform."

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