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Ara Partners Acquires Genera, Largest Integrated Manufacturer Of Non-Wood Agricultural Pulp And Molded Fiber Products In North America

Jun 22, 2022•about 3 years ago

Acquiring Company

Ara Partners

Acquired Company

Genera

HoustonVonoreSustainabilityNatural ResourcesManufacturingBiotechnology

Description

Ara Partners ("Ara"), a private equity firm that specializes in industrial decarbonization investments, today announced that it has acquired Genera Energy Inc. ("Genera"), a manufacturer of non-wood agricultural pulp and molded fiber products. Ara has also committed up to an additional $200 million of capital to support significant expansion of the company's sustainable pulp and packaging business.

Company Information

Company

Ara Partners

Location

Houston, Texas, United States

About

Ara Partners is a private equity firm specializing in industrial decarbonization investments. Ara invests in the industrial & manufacturing, chemicals & materials, energy efficiency & green fuels, and food & agriculture sectors, seeking to build businesses that provide significant decarbonization impact.

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