Bradford, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a leading developer and manufacturer of solid personal care products, has acquired Illinois-based Solo Laboratories, Inc. (Solo Labs), a specialist in liquid and aerosol formulations.
Both companies will continue operating under their existing brands.
The combined business will be led by Bradford CEO Shaun Gaus, with Jim Jackson remaining as President of Solo Labs.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Founded in 1927, Solo Labs provides custom formulation and in-house manufacturing for the beauty and personal care industry.
With three facilities in Broadview and Blue Island, Illinois, the company delivers turnkey solutions spanning product development, complex manufacturing and packaging. Its portfolio covers haircare, skincare and wider personal care products.
The acquisition brings together Bradford’s heritage in solid formats with Solo Labs’ expertise in liquids and aerosols, creating what the companies describe as a “unified manufacturing platform” across categories.
Gaus said: “Solo Labs has a well-established reputation for flexibility and innovation, and we’re excited to welcome their team and customers into the Bradford family. We look forward to working alongside their talented management team and employees and building on their strengths to create a broader platform that delivers even greater value and innovation to the market.”
Jackson added: “This acquisition ensures continuity for our customers while giving us the opportunity to offer an expanded set of products. By combining Bradford’s expertise in solids with our leadership in liquids and aerosols, we are well positioned to deliver new solutions and accelerate future growth together.”
Kristin Steen, Managing Director at Gemspring Capital, commented: “Bringing together Bradford and Solo Labs is transformational. It expands the combined company’s capabilities and product offerings, while preserving the service excellence and talent of both organisations, providing a strong foundation for long-term growth and success.”
Bradford acquires Solo Labs to expand personal care offering
