Shrieve Chemical has acquired Gilbert & Jones, a distributor of finishing chemicals throughout North America.
Based in New Britain, Connecticut, Gilbert & Jones offers products to customers across the aerospace, water treatment, fasteners, automotive, electronics, and other industries.
George Fuller“The Gilbert & Jones acquisition aligns perfectly with our long-term growth strategy and allows us to further diversify our product offerings and expand our reach into new markets,” says George Fuller, CEO of Shrieve. “Together, we will capitalize on our collective strengths and capabilities to provide unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.”
Gilbert & Jones works with over 200 suppliers and has about 750 customers, offering general industrial chemicals, branded proprietary chemicals, and other related products. Founder and CEO George Gilbert says Joining forces with Shrieve represents an exciting chapter for the company.
“We have always been dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers,” Gilbert says. “With the support and resources of Shrieve, the existing G&J team is confident that we can take our long history of exceptional service and innovation to the next level.”
George GilbertShrieve is based in The Woodlands, Texas, and is a chemicals distributor founded in 1978. It has four operating segments: chemical distribution, specialty lubricants and enhancers, energy products and services, and custom packaging. Shrieve says it markets nearly 1,500 products across more than 40 countries.
Shrieve is a subsidiary of Gemspring Capital, a Westport, Connecticut-based private equity firm with $3.5 billion of capital under management.
Visit www.gilbertandjones.net, www.shrieve.com, and www.gemspring.com.
