Latest news with #Buckman
Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Pritzker Private Capital Completes Acquisition of Buckman
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pritzker Private Capital ('PPC' or 'the firm'), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Buckman ('the company'), a family-owned innovator in specialty solutions for water treatment and industrial processes. PPC's partnership will provide additional financial resources and operational expertise to support the company's growth, market expansion and product innovation. With operations in more than 90 countries, Buckman will continue to scale globally and advance its integrated, customer-centric service model that is unique in the industry. PPC is invested alongside members of the Buckman family and management, and current CEO Junai Maharaj continues to lead the business. 'Our partnership with PPC is a powerful validation of the Buckman family's legacy and the incredible business our team has built over its 80-year history,' said Junai Maharaj, CEO of Buckman. 'Together with PPC, we have access to additional resources and expertise to support our continued growth, international expansion and development of innovative customer-focused solutions.' Thomas Chadwick, Investment Partner at Pritzker Private Capital, added: 'We were drawn to Buckman for its unique operating model and strong commitment to providing outstanding customer service. We are thrilled to officially welcome Buckman to the PPC family and, alongside Junai and the team, look forward to executing on the exciting growth, acquisition and value creation opportunities we see ahead.' About Pritzker Private Capital Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. PPC builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. PPC is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit About Buckman Buckman is committed to helping our customers succeed, regardless of the challenges facing them, the industry they operate in or their location in the world. To fulfill that commitment, we surround our rigorously-trained industry experts with the highest-quality chemicals, the latest smart technology, and advanced data analysis. All focused on helping our customers' operations improve productivity, increase profitability, and ensure safety, compliance, and sustainability. That is more than chemistry. That is Chemistry, connected. For more information, visit
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
USCA announces new Dean of School of Education
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – A new dean for University of South Carolina Aiken's School of Education has been announced. Dr. David G. Buckman has been named the dean of USC Aiken's School of Education, starting effectively on July 1st, according to USCA administrators. 'We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Buckman to our academic leadership team,' said USCA Provost Dr. Phillip Bridgmon. 'His expertise in educational leadership, his demonstrated success with external partnerships, and his passion for advancing the teaching profession will help propel our School of Education into its next phase of growth and impact.' ALSO ON WJBF: Piedmont employees receive temporary housing during Masters week According to the press release, Buckman served as the associate dean for education partnerships in the College of Education and interim chair of the Department of Sports Management, Wellness, and Physical Education at University of West Georgia, and previously, he held leadership roles at Augusta University and Kennesaw State University. 'As a native of Johnston, South Carolina, and a proud alumnus of the University of South Carolina, I'm honored to return home and serve the Aiken community,' Buckman said. 'USCA has a strong tradition of preparing educators who make a difference in classrooms and communities. I look forward to working alongside faculty, students, and district partners to advance that mission and support the next generation of teachers and leaders.' According to the press release, Buckman earned his Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina, where he also completed his educational specialist, master's, and bachelor's degrees, and he is a recipient of the National Education Finance Academy's 2023 Research and Practice Fellowship and the 2020 Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award from Kennesaw State University. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
