PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems announced the acquisition of Universal Chemicals and Coatings Inc., a manufacturer of custom industrial coatings, laminating adhesives and container linings. The acquisition marks PRO-SET’s third transaction, following its purchases of Gougeon Brothers, Inc. in May 2025 and Wessex Resins and Adhesives in December 2025.

According to the company, the acquisition supports its strategy to build a global formulated resin systems business focused on highly specified products used for fabricating, bonding, sealing, coating and repair of advanced non-metallic and metallic composite structures across marine, aerospace, defense, electronics and industrial markets. The addition of Universal Chemicals and Coatings also expands PRO-SET’s formulating capabilities beyond epoxy-based infusion, lamination and structural adhesive systems.

“We are excited to welcome Universal Chemicals and Coatings to our growing platform,” said Ted Clark, Executive Chairman of PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems, LLC and Partner at Iron Path Capital. “This acquisition is a strategic move to expand into formulated protective coatings and laminating adhesives for mixed metal composite and other dissimilar substrates, by leveraging UNICHEM’s bespoke, technically driven, and solution oriented product development model into a broader set of markets and customers that PFRS serves globally.”

Universal Chemicals and Coatings is a second-generation family-owned business that has served industrial drum and pail markets as well as coil-applied industrial coatings and adhesives applications since 1967. The company’s approach emphasizes science-driven formulation, process technology and tailored product development to meet customer-specific performance requirements.

“We’re excited for this new chapter as we partner with PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems, which allows us to honor our history while accelerating our future growth,” said Fred Chin, President and CEO of Universal Chemicals and Coatings. “We are proud of the custom solutions we deliver to our customers, and we look forward to continuing that work as part of PRO-SET’s expansion.”