WAYNE, PA — Saothair Capital Partners has acquired absorbent materials manufacturer EAM Corp. from Domtar Corp., giving the private equity firm a larger foothold in consumer hygiene and medical products markets that continue to benefit from long-term demographic and healthcare demand trends.
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The acquisition positions EAM as an independent company under Saothair’s ownership and reflects continued private equity interest in specialty manufacturers with proprietary products, recurring customer relationships and exposure to essential consumer and healthcare end markets.
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Jesup, Georgia, EAM develops and manufactures nonwoven airlaid and laminated absorbent materials used in feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products, baby diapers, medical applications, industrial products and food packaging.
The company operates through three proprietary product platforms developed through long-term collaborations with major hygiene product manufacturers. Its business model combines product development, manufacturing and finishing capabilities supported by specialized technical expertise.
Following the acquisition, EAM General Manager Vanecia Carr has been appointed chief executive officer. Lori Venn will serve as senior vice president of sales and marketing.
“EAM is a high-quality specialty manufacturer with a differentiated product portfolio, long-term relationships with leading blue-chip customers and significant growth potential,” Saothair Co-founder and Managing Partner Kevin Madden said.
The transaction underscores growing investor interest in manufacturers serving the absorbent hygiene market, particularly as aging populations drive demand for adult incontinence products while healthcare and personal care sectors continue seeking product innovation.
Saothair said it intends to support EAM’s next phase of growth through operational improvements and investments aimed at expanding the company’s capabilities and market position.
Richard Lozyniak, Saothair’s co-founder and operating partner, said the firm plans to focus on operational execution and customer experience initiatives as part of its ownership strategy.
Michael Fagan, who joined EAM’s board of directors as part of the transaction, described the company as having established products, technology and industry relationships that position it for continued expansion.
Carr said the new ownership structure will provide resources to support growth initiatives while maintaining the company’s focus on customers, technology and manufacturing operations.
Saothair, based in Wayne, focuses exclusively on investments in middle-market manufacturing and industrial businesses.
McGuireWoods LLP served as legal counsel to Saothair. Domtar was advised by Troutman Pepper Locke LLP and BMO Capital Markets.
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