Generational Group Announces the Acquisition of Deacon Industries, Inc., by CSW Industrials, Inc.

By Generational Group

10/20/2015

Generational Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately-held, middle-market businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of its client, Deacon Industries, Inc. (Deacon), headquartered in Washington, Pennsylvania, by CSW Industrials, Inc. (CSWI), headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The acquisition closed on October 2, 2015.

Deacon is a leading manufacturer of high-temperature sealants and injectable packings with applications in a variety of industrial end-markets, both on an emergency and maintenance basis. 

Applications include vacuum or high-pressure situations involving steam, hydrocarbons, and various chemicals.  To learn more, visit www.deaconindustries.com.

“Deacon has worked hard to build a reputation in the marketplace for unmatched quality of service and superior product performance,” said Daniel Bruckner, Deacon’s president.

Managing Director Fred Zweifel led the Generational Group deal team that advised Deacon on the transaction. “Deacon’s unique high-temperature product lines made for a natural fit for CSWI portfolio of products,” stated Zweifel.

CSWI is a diversified industrial growth company with well-established, scalable platforms and deep domain expertise across three segments: Industrial Products; Coatings, Sealants & Adhesives; and Specialty Chemicals. 

CSWI’s broad portfolio of leading products provides performance optimizing solutions to its customers. To read more, visit www.cswindustrials.com.


About Generational

Generational Group, headquartered in Dallas, TX, is a leading, award winning full-service M&A advisory firm. Generational has over 300 professionals across 16 offices in North America. The firm empowers business owners to unlock the full value of their companies through a comprehensive suite of services—including strategic growth consulting, exit planning education, business valuation, value enhancement strategies, M&A advisory, digital solutions, and wealth management.

Celebrating its 20th year, Generational has successfully closed over 1,700 transactions and has ranked #1 or #2 in all LSEG league tables for deals valued between $25 million and $500 million in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The firm was named 2024 USA Investment Banking Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network and recognized as Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor in both 2024 and 2022.