H.B. Fuller Acquires ProSpec Construction Products

St. Paul, MN, Sept. 4, 2014 -- H.B. Fuller Company said it has acquired ProSpec Construction Products, a provider of tile and stone installation products.

The acquisition gives Fuller a stronger presence in the southeastern and western regions of the U.S., where tile consumption is largest.

The addition of ProSpec includes three factories and expands the manufacturing footprint of H.B. Fuller’'s construction business into Texas and California.

ProSpec, with 2013 net revenue of $27 million, will be included in H.B. Fuller’'s North America Construction Products operating segment.

ProSpec was owned by Bonsal American, a subsidiary of Oldcastle, Inc., the North American holding company of CRH plc.

"“With ProSpec, we will be able to better serve our big box customers with locations in the West and Southwest, broaden our product line, reduce our manufacturing and freight costs, and increase our presence with customers and key distributors in the Southeast," said Fuller President and CEO Jim Owens.