From BETCO CORPORATION
Betco Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for more than 75 years, announced today, Nov. 9, the acquisition of chemical assets from Fuller Industries, Inc., a Kansas-based subsidiary of GDI Ainsworth. The transaction marks Betco’s second acquisition since July 2026, further advancing its growth plan and expanding the capabilities of its northwest Ohio operations.
The acquisition beings additional professional cleaning chemical products and manufacturing capabilities into Betco’s business. As production transitions from Fuller’s Great Bend, Kansas facility, Betco plans to manufacture and fulfill the acquired chemical products from its Bowling Green operations, building on the company’s existing manufacturing infrastructure and expertise.
The acquisition also supports Betco’s continued investment in research, development, and innovation while creating opportunities to serve a broader customer base.
Fuller Industries customers will gain access to Betco’s sales and marketing resources, technical expertise, and training programs, including product guidance, application support, and educational opportunities designed to support their businesses.
“Bringing this production to Bowling Green means more gallons through our plant and more jobs here in northwest Ohio,” said Brad Betz, president and CEO of Betco. “We’re adding over 50 positions to support this growth and we’re still hiring, so if you want to build a career in manufacturing, now is a great time to join Betco.”
To support the added production, Betco is hiring for approximately 50 positions at its Bowling Green facility, including production, warehouse, and maintenance roles. Interested candidates can view open positions and apply at https://go.betco.com/e/1020292/careers/4wws2/1261108021/h/S94Z9uZCCh05axa26u5MhfuaUJ5fzZyYliAe9bl7mKQ.
“Our chemical customers have been central to Fuller’s success, and finding the right home for this business was an important priority,” said Craig Rudin, CEO of Fuller Industries. “Betco brings the industry expertise, technical resources, and commitment to service needed to support our customers through this transition and beyond.”
“This acquisition reflects our approach to growth – adding complementary capabilities and creating lasting value for our customers and business,” said Toby Jercovich, CFO of Betco. “We appreciate the collaboration of the Fuller and GDI leadership teams and look forward to building on our relationship with GDI. We also thank our advisors for helping bring this transaction to a successful close.”
Betco has developed transition plans to support continuity of supply and service. Fuller Industries has build inventory ahead of the transition to help maintain product availability as manufacturing and fulfillment operations move to Bowling Green. Betco will work directly with customers to provide ordering guidance and communicate applicable product changes throughout the process.
