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Jason Industries acquires Dronco GmbH

Richmond, Ind.-based Jason Industries Inc., parent company to a global family of manufacturers in the finishing, seating, automotive acoustics, and components markets, has acquired abrasives manufacturer Dronco GmbH.

Dronco becomes an integral part of Jason Finishing Group, a producer of technical and maintenance brushes, polishing tools, and compounds under the Osborn, JacksonLea, Lippert-Unipol, and Sealeze brands. Dronco’s products include cutting, grinding, and abrasive discs; diamond tools; ceramic abrasives; sandpapers; and technical brushes.

Jason intends to maintain Dronco’s Wunsiedel, Germany, site as the primary manufacturing and R&D center for bonded products. In addition to its Wunsiedel site, Dronco has subsidiaries in the U.K., Sweden, and France.