THE WOODLANDS, Texas and PELHAM, Ala., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shrieve Chemical Company (“Shrieve”), a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital and a leading global distributor of specialized chemicals serving a broad range of end markets, announced today that it has acquired Research Solutions Group, Inc. (“RSG”), a distributor, blender, and recycler of industrial solvents and specialty chemicals headquartered in Pelham, Alabama. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1971, RSG has built a strong reputation across the Southeastern United States for industrial solvents, custom solvent blends, and specialty chemical products, complemented by solvent recycling and waste management services. The acquisition expands Shrieve’s footprint across the Southeast and adds blending, recycling, and logistics capabilities. Together, the companies are well positioned to provide customers with a broader range of solutions, enhanced technical capabilities, and greater service coverage across key markets.

“We are excited to welcome the RSG team to Shrieve,” said Joey Gullion, Chief Executive Officer of Shrieve. “RSG has built an impressive business with strong customer relationships, differentiated capabilities, and a reputation for excellence. This acquisition expands our geographic reach, strengthens our operational platform, and enhances our ability to deliver value-added solutions to customers. We look forward to partnering with the RSG team as we continue executing our long-term growth strategy.”

“We are proud of the business and culture we have built over the years and believe Shrieve is the ideal partner for the next chapter of RSG’s growth,” said Jeff Miller, Chief Executive Officer of RSG. “Our shared commitment to customer service, technical expertise, and operational excellence makes this a strong strategic fit. By combining RSG’s capabilities with Shrieve’s scale and resources, we will be able to offer even greater value to customers and suppliers while continuing to build on the relationships that have made our business successful.”

About Research Solutions Group
Research Solutions Group, headquartered in Pelham, Alabama, is a distributor, blender, and recycler of industrial solvents and specialty chemicals. Founded in 1971, the company serves customers throughout the Southeastern United States with industrial solvents, custom solvent blends, and specialty chemical products, complemented by solvent recycling and waste management services. Through its network of facilities, transportation assets, and technical expertise, RSG has built a strong reputation for customer service and operational excellence. For more information, visit www.researchsolutionsgroup.com.

About Shrieve
Shrieve, based in The Woodlands, Texas, is a leading value-added chemicals distributor serving a broad range of end markets globally. Since its founding in 1978, Shrieve has leveraged its knowledge network to find the best match between suppliers, customer needs, and product applications. Through its four operating segments, Industrial Distribution, Specialty Distribution, Specialty Lubricants, and Energy Products and Services, Shrieve markets nearly 1,500 products across more than 40 countries. For more information, visit www.shrieve.com.

About Gemspring Capital
Gemspring Capital, a Westport, Connecticut-based private equity firm with $5.1 billion of capital under management, provides flexible capital solutions to middle market companies. Gemspring partners with talented management teams and takes a partnership approach to helping drive revenue growth, value creation, and sustainable competitive advantages. Target companies have up to $2.0 billion in revenue and are in the aerospace & defense, business services, consumer services, financial and insurance services, healthcare, industrial, software, and tech-enabled services sectors. For more information, visit www.gemspring.com.

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