Filtrona plc acquired Richco, Inc. November 18, 2011
November 18, 2011 Filtrona acquired Richco, Inc.
Who was Richco?
Since 1954 Richco specialized in manufacturing quality plastic fasteners, wire management devices, circuit board hardware, and custom components.
Who is Essentra? Filtrona plc officially changed its name to Essentra plc on June 26, 2013.
The Essentra name was chosen to capture what each of Filtrona’s businesses manufacturers and supplies; namely millions of small but essential components which often play a critical enabling role in the products of the Company’s customers, everywhere and every day.
Filtrona plc is a leading international supplier of specialty plastic and fiber products.
Filtrona’s acquisition of Richco is consistent their vision for 2015 by complementing balanced organic growth with value-added acquisitions.