Announcing Acquisition of Continental Products Company
KEENE Building Products and Dependable would like to announce the addition to the portfolio of companies owned by KEENE Family Holdings. The Continental Products Company, a manufacturing firm with branded products in the Greenhouse and Log Cabin industry and a strong presence in specialty industrial coatings has been acquired. “We are very interested in growing the industrial portion of our companies along with the branded construction related sales,” said Jim Keene. “This acquisition represents our dedication to the local community as we grow our business.”
Continental has been owned by the same family since 1955. The succession planning of Emerson McArthur and Miriam Strebeck lead to the sale. Started in 1916 in Euclid, Ohio, Continental runs a 45,000 square foot manufacturing facility on East 222nd Street. “Although some of the employees may choose to retire, our goal is to continue the employment for everyone and consolidate our liquid blending,” said Chuck Soeder, president of Industrial Coatings.