06.29.25
Here's your weekly recap—the most-viewed news stories on our site for the week ended June 28, 2025.
Dude Wipes, a maker of flushable wipes, has received a strategic growth investment from TSG Consumer Partners, a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on the consumer sector. Founders Sean Riley, CEO, Jeff Klimkowski, CFO, and Ryan Meegan, CMO, will retain significant ownership stakes and continue to lead the company in their current executive roles. Long-time “Shark Tank” investor Mark Cuban will also retain his stake in Dude Wipes through this next phase of growth.
Meanwhile, Curt G. Joa, Inc. (JOA), a global machine manufacturing company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cellulose Converting Solutions, SpA (CCS), one of Italy’s major machine manufacturers. The transaction will mark a significant milestone in Joa's strategy to strengthen its presence in Europe and expand its global footprint with a more complete machine offering to better serve customers in that region and globally. The transaction is expected to close in fall 2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Here are our top 3 most-viewed stories from the past week:
1. Dude Wipes Receives Private Equity Investment
2. Joa to Acquire Cellulose Converting Solutions
3. Rockline Announces Leadership Transition
Dude Wipes, a maker of flushable wipes, has received a strategic growth investment from TSG Consumer Partners, a leading private equity firm focused exclusively on the consumer sector. Founders Sean Riley, CEO, Jeff Klimkowski, CFO, and Ryan Meegan, CMO, will retain significant ownership stakes and continue to lead the company in their current executive roles. Long-time “Shark Tank” investor Mark Cuban will also retain his stake in Dude Wipes through this next phase of growth.
Meanwhile, Curt G. Joa, Inc. (JOA), a global machine manufacturing company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cellulose Converting Solutions, SpA (CCS), one of Italy’s major machine manufacturers. The transaction will mark a significant milestone in Joa's strategy to strengthen its presence in Europe and expand its global footprint with a more complete machine offering to better serve customers in that region and globally. The transaction is expected to close in fall 2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
Here are our top 3 most-viewed stories from the past week:
1. Dude Wipes Receives Private Equity Investment
2. Joa to Acquire Cellulose Converting Solutions
3. Rockline Announces Leadership Transition
