Northwest Coatings, LLC

Northwest Coatings

Investment Date

November 2002

Exit Date

December 2006

Realized Investment

Northwest Coatings is a leading developer and manufacturer of coatings and adhesives. Founded in 1970, Northwest manufactures high-quality specialty energy curable and water-based coatings and adhesives primarily to packaging and graphic arts customers across the country.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin


“This transaction caps an incredibly rewarding journey.  We were fortunate to have Caltius Equity as our partner throughout the process of acquiring Northwest, building it through organic expansion, acquisition, operational enhancements and new product/market development, and then selling it to the most logical buyer. Caltius Equity’s unwavering stewardship, especially the insights and support offered by its Principals, was instrumental to Northwest’s success story.”

Jeffrey Holdsberg, President and CEO, Northwest Coatings