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Scepter Corporation acquired by Myers Industries

CANADA Chemicals & Materials / Material Transformation / Plastics EV $100–350M

Context

The acquisition of Scepter Corporation by Myers Industries represents a pivotal milestone in its strategic refocusing and sector consolidation efforts, coming on the heels of a significant simplification of its operational structure from four to two core divisions. This streamlining enables the company to concentrate its capital deployment on the high-margin handling segment. The integration of Scepter's assets allows for the merging of two complementary product portfolios, expanding the group's global commercial footprint while leveraging its internal engineering infrastructure and state-of-the-art mold design capabilities to accelerate product line renewal. Prior to the acquisition, Scepter had established a market-leading position through its technical innovation track record. However, its geographic expansion and gross profitability were constrained by the unit cost of raw material sourcing and regional logistical bottlenecks. Post-acquisition priorities are focused on realizing immediate industrial synergies through the bulk purchasing of plastic resins, harmonizing the operational processes of the Toronto and Miami manufacturing facilities with the company's standards, and introducing Scepter's products into Myers' existing distribution networks to maximize installed production capacity.

Scepter Corporation, which reported an EBITDA margin of [members only] in 2013, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 5x–12x, to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.7x in 2026).

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Target

Scepter Corporation operates a specialized industrial facility focused on high-density polymer extrusion-blow molding and injection molding, dedicated to manufacturing fluid transportation containers and rigid storage solutions for the marine, defense, and consumer goods markets. With two production plants located in Toronto, Canada, and Miami, Oklahoma, the company processes large volumes of polyethylene resin to produce marine fuel tanks, certified portable jerrycans, and ammunition cases that meet stringent environmental safety and permeability regulatory standards. The revenue generation model is based on the sale of standardized products to large specialized distribution networks, industrial hardware suppliers, and government procurement agencies.

Ent. Value

$100–350M

Equity Value

[members only]

Multiples

EV / Revenue

1x–3x

EV / EBITDA

5x–12x

EV / EBIT

[members only]

Historical Financials (USD)

Year
Rev
EBITDA
EBIT
2013
$100–200M
$10–30M
[members only]
2012
$100–200M
$10–30M
[members only]

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Valuation range: EV $100–350M

Revenue range: $100–200M

EBITDA range: $10–30M

EV/Revenue range: 1x - 3x

EV/EBITDA range: 5x - 12x

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Target: scepter corporation

Acquirer: myers industries

FAQ

What transaction does this page cover?

This page covers Myers Industries’s acquisition of 100% of Scepter Corporation, a Canadian company specialised in Material Transformation, in 2014.

How was the acquisition of Scepter Corporation by Myers Industries valued, and what multiples were paid?

mynth displays the transaction’s enterprise value within the $100–350M band, its EV/EBITDA multiple within the 5x - 12x range, and its EV/revenue multiple within the 1x - 3x range. Exact figures are available to members.

What were Scepter Corporation’s revenue and EBITDA at the time of the deal?

At the time of the transaction, Scepter Corporation generated annual revenue estimated in the $100–200M range and EBITDA in the $10–30M bracket (FY 2013). Detailed financial figures are available to members.

How does the valuation of Scepter Corporation compare to benchmarks in the Industry & Manufacturing sector?

With an estimated valuation multiple in the range of 5x - 12x in 2014, the transaction reflects historical valuation standards. By way of comparison, in 2026 companies in the Industry & Manufacturing sector are valued at a multiple of 11.7x EBITDA.

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