Matrix Completes the Acquisition of Roman Products

Matrix Adhesives Group, a Goldner Hawn portfolio company, recently completed the purchase of Roman Products. This acquisition further enhances Matrix’s product and service offering, while expanding its market reach and customer base.

Headquartered in Calumet City, IL, Roman Products is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-performance wallcovering adhesives for the commercial and residential markets. The Company’s products are known for their superior quality, ease of use, and exceptional value.

The acquisition provides customers with a broader range of solutions, improved delivery options, and enhanced support through Matrix’s extensive manufacturing network.

“This acquisition marks a milestone for the next chapter of Matrix Adhesives Group”, said Dennis Johnson, CEO of Matrix.  He added that, “Roman Products brings years of expertise and high-quality solutions in wallcovering adhesives. We are excited to integrate these products and innovations with our existing portfolio. The combined offerings of Matrix and Roman Products deliver the same great products customers have come to expect, with the added benefit of Matrix’s extensive product and packaging offerings.”

About Roman Products
Roman Products has been a leading manufacturer of wallcovering adhesives to the commercial and residential markets for over 75 years. The Company is currently the largest producer of wallcovering adhesive, primer, removers and related tools in North America and enjoys a strong leadership position internationally. For more information, please visit RomanDecoratingProducts.com.

About Matrix Adhesives Group
Matrix Adhesives Group is a leading adhesive and sealant solutions development partner. The company specializes in formulating, filling, blending, and contract packaging for consumer and industrial markets. For more information, please visit matrixadhesives.com.

About Goldner Hawn
Goldner Hawn was founded in 1989 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has been a source of private capital to leading lower middle market companies for over 30 years. With an investment philosophy centered on the principle of partnership, Goldner Hawn seeks to back management teams of businesses with $5 million to $20 million of EBITDA in industries including specialty manufacturing, value-added distribution, and business and consumer services. Goldner Hawn has made over 100 platform and add-on investments in companies with total transaction values exceeding $4 billion. For more information, call 612-338-5912 or visit goldnerhawn.com.