Starco Brands, known for inventing and acquiring consumer products and brands, has executed a non-binding exclusive Letter of Intent to acquire its contract manufacturer, The Starco Group (TSG).
TSG is a mid-market private label and co-packing manufacturer operating three facilities across the US, specialising in personal care, household, food and beverage products.
The proposed acquisition is intended to deliver shareholders greater scale in revenue and improved margin efficiencies through vertical integration of multiple brands.
If completed, Starco Brands would be renamed “STARCO” and structured into two main operating subsidiaries: Starco Brands and Starco Manufacturing.
These units will function independently under the public STARCO umbrella, which will remain under the leadership of Ross Sklar, Chairman and CEO.
“We are delighted to reach this important milestone, which enables true vertical integration for many of our brands, unlocks significant synergies, and is expected to expand the STARCO revenue base,” said Ross Sklar, founder of TSG and current CEO of STCB.
“I established The Starco Group in 2015 as a diversified chemical manufacturer following several synergistic acquisitions, focusing on aerosol and liquid fill technologies. Starco Brands was later launched with a vision to grow the portfolio until sufficient scale was reached to merge TSG’s manufacturing capabilities under a unified STARCO platform.”
TSG contributes a diverse portfolio of private label and co-packing revenue from third-party and retailer-owned brands.
It possesses deep R&D and manufacturing expertise across DIY/household, home care, automotive, personal care, beauty, OTC pharmaceuticals, food, beverage and spirits sectors.
TSG’s manufacturing footprint includes Four Star Chemical in Los Angeles, CA, BOV Solutions in Statesville, NC, and Temperance Distilling in Temperance, MI.
The acquisition and restructuring will mark a significant step forward for STCB in scaling operations, enhancing R&D, expanding product offerings and advancing vertical integration.
This move also aims to secure greater control over a key part of its supply chain, improving margins and adding recurring revenues through its private label business.
STCB’s current branded companies - Skylar Beauty, Whipshots, Winona, and Art of Sport - stand to benefit substantially from the vertical integration enabled by the new platform.
The transaction is anticipated to close in Q4 2025, pending due diligence, final documentation and regulatory approvals.
Starco Brands to acquire contract manufacturer
