ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Arclin announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Willamette Valley Co., a manufacturer and distributor of adhesives, coatings, meter and dispensing equipment, spray systems, ink jet systems and other products and services for the wood products and other industries. Arclin provides a wide variety of products including decorative overlays, panel products, and performance polymers and chemicals for woodworking and other industries.

Terms of the acquisition, announced Dec. 18, were not disclosed.

“We are thrilled to welcome Willamette Valley Company to our organization,” said Bradley Bolduc, Arclin CEO. “Their innovative technologies and product portfolio perfectly complement our business, creating a beneficial combination for our customers. With a shared commitment to quality across wood products, this acquisition positions us to deliver even greater value and expand opportunities across the segments we serve."

A statement from Arclin said the acquisition of WVCO is a pivotal step in extending its materials science capabilities into engineered repair systems, specialty adhesives, and infrastructure solutions where performance-critical polymers and formulations are central to customer outcomes. The acquisition will add eight manufacturing facilities and approximately 500 new team members to Arclin’s existing 1,200-person team.

“The acquisition represents a highly strategic move with clear operational efficiencies,” said Mark Glaspey, Arclin president. “By combining our capabilities, we will deliver a broader portfolio of solutions to our customers, while expanding geographic reach and unlocking new growth opportunities.”

“The decision to sell Willamette Valley Company to Arclin represents a natural progression for our business,” said John Murray, president and CEO. “Arclin’s world-class operational framework will accelerate our product innovation and drive sustainable growth. Combining Arclin and WVCO’s deep technical expertise, broad knowledge base and ability to rapidly deploy resources will be instrumental in driving our growth strategy. Joining Arclin is an exciting opportunity for our team and we’re eager to drive the business forward.”

The WVCO acquisition marks Arclin's second wood-industry related buy in the last three months. On Oct. 2 the company announced it completed the purchase of Polymer Solutions Group, a manufacturer of proprietary and custom polymer additives, dispersions and release agents for the engineered wood, rubber, and plastic industries.

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