William Blair acted as financial advisor to Valco Cincinnati, Inc. and Affiliates (Valco Melton), in connection with its pending sale to Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG). The transaction was announced on May 21, 2026, and is expected to close in Graco’s fiscal third quarter.
About the Companies
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Valco Melton designs, manufactures, and supports industrial systems that precisely apply adhesives and verify quality during production. Its solutions are used primarily in packaging and other industrial manufacturing applications where quality, reliability, and consistent performance are critical. Valco Melton has approximately 650 employees and serves customers in more than 80 countries.
Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids and coatings in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures, and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials. A recognized leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves customers around the world in the manufacturing, processing, construction, and maintenance industries.
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