Bradford, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, acquired personal care manufacturer Solo Laboratories.WHO: Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Broadview, Illinois, Solo Labs is a leader in custom formulation and in-house manufacturing for the beauty and personal care industry. The company provides turnkey solutions to a diverse customer base, with expertise spanning ideation, formulation and development, complex and custom manufacturing, and packaging. Solo Labs operates three facilities across Broadview and Blue Island, Illinois, and manufactures a wide range of haircare, skincare, and personal care products.For almost 150 years, Bradford has helped organizations build brands by formulating and manufacturing a cutting-edge platform of personal care products. They are the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty bar soap, and they offer a broad range of haircare, skincare, and bodycare products, including OTC formulations. The company's vertical integration and technical expertise allows customization of products unique to each brand. Bradford is headquartered in Rhode Island, with additional facilities in Indiana and California.WHY: The combination of Bradford and Solo Labs brings together two longstanding leaders in the personal care manufacturing space, creating a unified manufacturing platform across solids, liquids, and aerosols. With complementary product portfolios and deep formulation expertise, the combined business will be positioned to deliver innovative solutions, expanded capabilities, and greater growth opportunities.