Roswell, GA – May 8, 2025 – C&S Chemicals (“C&S”), a vertically-integrated provider of specialty chemical treatment services to industrial and municipal customers, has partnered with ChemCentric (“ChemCentric”), a provider of boiler, cooling water and wastewater treatment chemicals and services. Based in Houston, TX, ChemCentric serves a diverse base of customers across the refinery and petrochemical markets. This acquisition strengthens C&S’ presence in the industrial water treatment market and further expands its geographic reach.

Dan Curnock, Owner of ChemCentric, said, “Building a company rooted in strong relationships with our customers and employees has been the foundation of our success. As we looked to the future, it was critical to find a partner who shared those same values. From the moment we met the C&S team, it was clear they were the right fit. We’re excited for the next chapter and confident this partnership will create new opportunities for our team and customers alike.”

Eddie Cocetti, Owner of ChemCentric, said, “We are excited to partner with the C&S team as we enter the next phase of growth. It was critical for us to find a partner who shares our dedication to quality and customer service. With C&S’ support and expertise, we are confident we will continue to build on our momentum and further solidify our leadership position in the market.”

Mike Chandler, Co-CEO at C&S, said, “Dan and Eddie have created an exceptional business focused on putting the customer first. We’re honored that they’ve chosen to partner with us and are excited to explore opportunities to combine our strengths and resources.”

About C&S Chemicals

Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Roswell, GA, C&S Chemicals is a leading provider of specialty treatment solutions to industrial and municipal end markets.  With over 310 employees and ten facilities located across the United States, C&S strives to provide superior service and a quality product to every customer.  The company serves a highly diversified base of customers across the municipal and industrial sectors, differentiating itself through quality customer service, distribution, and logistics.  For more information, please visit www.candschemicals.com.

About Shoreline Equity Partners

Shoreline is a lower middle market private equity firm focused on actively partnering with leading management teams. Shoreline follows a total stakeholder model, meaning success should be a “win-win” proposition for shareholders, employees, customers, vendors, and the communities within which the firm’s companies operate. Shoreline professionals believe in honesty, incentive alignment, and creating bigger, better businesses without relying on financial engineering or cost cutting to generate returns. With over $750 million of committed capital under management, Shoreline seeks to lead equity investments of up to $150 million per transaction in support of buyouts, recapitalizations, and corporate divestitures. Targeted businesses have enterprise values ranging from $50 million to $350 million and EBITDA of $5 million to $25 million. The firm strives to partner with management teams of businesses primarily within the specialized manufacturing, value-added distribution, and business and facility services sectors, among others. For more information, please visit www.shorelineequitypartners.com.