Radial Equity Adds to Plasticade

Plasticade, a plastic safety products manufacturer and a platform of Radial Equity Partners, has acquired Mr. Chain, a plastic crowd-control and barrier products manufacturer

Founded in 1960 by Jack Russo, Mr. Chain produces plastic chains, stanchions, posts, cones, and delineators used by industrial facilities, retailers, municipalities, and event operators to manage pedestrian flow and restricted areas. Jeff Russo serves as chief executive officer. The company is headquartered in Solon, Ohio (Cleveland). Mr. Chain employs roughly 50 people and serves customers across North America.

At Plasticade, Dan Cooper and Mike Becker were involved in the transaction. Radial Equity Partners is headquartered in Chicago.