CHICAGO – Private equity firm Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) has acquired the Vertellus group of companies, a specialty chemicals manufacturer. PPC is investing alongside John Van Hulle, President and CEO of Vertellus, as well as other members of the Vertellus management team. Van Hulle and existing management will continue to lead the business.
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Vertellus provides specialty chemicals to a number of industries, including coatings. Founded in 1857, the company serves customers across the globe from 10 manufacturing facilities located in the United States, United Kingdom, India and China.