Americo Chemical Products, a portfolio company of St. Louis-based Harbour Group, has acquired Indiana-based Fusion Chemical, marking a strategic expansion in the specialty metalworking fluids sector. The transaction enhances Americo’s product line with next-generation lubricants and coolants while bringing Fusion’s founder, Matt East, and his team into the organization. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Fusion, founded in 2012, develops specialty metalworking fluids engineered to deliver high performance with reduced environmental impact. Its portfolio serves machining and stamping applications across multiple industries and is known for its emphasis on advanced chemistry and sustainability. The company is currently relocating to a larger facility that will significantly expand production capacity and support its growth trajectory.
Harbour Group’s acquisition reflects its long-standing focus on investing in founder-led businesses and strengthening operating companies through strategic product expansion and aligned leadership. With the addition of Fusion’s team, customer relationships, and technical capabilities, Americo aims to deepen its presence in the specialty chemicals market and broaden the solutions it offers across industrial applications.
Founded in 1976, Harbour Group remains a family-owned enterprise with a broad portfolio that spans specialty chemicals, outdoor products, diagnostic tools, thermal management technologies, and industrial equipment. Over nearly five decades, the firm has completed 235 acquisitions across 50 industries.
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“We love partnering with successful founder-owned businesses like Fusion and we are extremely grateful that Matt placed his trust in us to continue growing his business. Fusion’s people and products are an excellent addition to Americo. We are confident that the combined business will serve its customers at an even higher level through an expanded product offering.”
Jeff Fox, Chairman and Chief Executive, Harbour Group
“We are very excited to add Fusion’s Hybrid-Cool product to our offering – it’s a game-changer for the industry. We are now able to offer our customers an even more complete and technology-leading product set, one that will ensure their operations run efficiently. Additionally, we are very fortunate to add Matt and the Fusion team to our company. Their customer relationships, service, and technical chemistry capabilities are top notch.”
Chris Bozin, President, Americo
“The company is in the process of moving to a new, larger facility that will dramatically increase our capacity and support future growth. We found the combination of Americo’s strong position in the market along with Harbour Group’s family ownership, long-term view, and impressive operational capabilities to be extremely compelling. Our people and our customers will benefit from this new chapter, and I am very excited to be part of this larger organization going forward.”
Matt East, Founder, Fusion Chemical
