January 9, 2023

Company expands large roll fabrication and repair capabilities extending market reach

Union Grove, WI – On the move again, American Roller is pleased to announce a follow up acquisition to the recently announced Big River one, with the acquisition of Bonell Manufacturing in Riverdale, IL. The acquisition further expands American Roller’s capabilities in core fabrication, repair, design, and manufacturing.

With over seventy years of experience, Bonell specializes in large roll fabrication, heat treating, and grinding. Their industry focus has been serving the steel, paper, and other large roll industries.

American Roller, the leader in industrial roll design, covering and coatings represents the only supplier in the industry with in-house manufacturing of cores, covering, and coatings capabilities and expands this strategy with the acquisition of Bonell.

“With the acquisition of Bonell we continue our unique focus on growing and developing deep solutions specific to industrial roll solutions,” said Dan Cahalane, President and CEO of American Roller. “Bonell enables our team to support larger and heavier roll work and further supports our strong market position in the steel and paper industries.”

American Roller has been active in 2022 acquiring two companies within 60 days and completing an enterprise-wide roll-out of a new business platform in the final six months of the year.

About American Roller

American Roller Company is an industry leading provider of engineered services and industrial rollers including rubber and urethane coverings, plasmas coatings, and core fabrication. Founded in 1938 and based in Union Grove, WI, American Roller has multiple facilities throughout the United States and a facility in Canada and China. American Roller is committed to providing its valued customers ever-improving products, services, and performance. For more information, visit www.americanroller.com

About Bonell Manufacturing

Known best for manufacturing quality rolls, Bonell Manufacturing has been in business for over seventy years. Bonell is committed to the future, and focus on building upon our foundation of excellence, continuous improvement, and service to provide our customer with expertise that exceeds their expectations. Based in Riverdale, IL, Bonell Manufacturing services the Mid-West of the United States and Canada. For more information, visit https://www.bonellmfg.com/

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