Key Takeaways
- • Clearlake Capital's PrimeSource Brands completed its 12th acquisition since 2020 with the purchase of JACLO, a Cranford, New Jersey-based manufacturer and distributor of decorative bath fixtures and plumbing products founded in 1901.
- • JACLO's acquisition marks continued consolidation activity within the building products and plumbing fixtures sector under Clearlake's platform strategy, though specific deal valuation was not disclosed in available reporting.
- • PrimeSource Brands continues executing a buy-and-build strategy focused on plumbing and building materials, having completed 11 prior acquisitions since the platform's establishment in 2020.
Summary
JACLO, established in 1901, manufactures and distributes a range of decorative bath fixtures and plumbing products. The company's addition to the PrimeSource platform extends Clearlake's footprint in the plumbing and bath fixtures market, a subsector experiencing ongoing consolidation activity among private equity sponsors seeking to build integrated platforms through add-on acquisitions.
The transaction reflects PrimeSource Brands' established buy-and-build operational model, whereby Clearlake acquires individual companies and integrates them into a larger platform entity. This approach enables cost synergies, operational standardization, and cross-selling opportunities across multiple business units. The platform's completion of 12 acquisitions in approximately six years demonstrates active deployment of capital in this sector.
Deal terms, including purchase price and financing structure, were not disclosed in reporting. The acquisition adds to a growing portfolio of plumbing and building materials businesses consolidated under Clearlake's ownership.
Go deeper than the headline
Research every firm in this story, track the ones that matter and get the daily briefing — free for 7 days.