Worldwise, a leading pet supplies platform, has acquired Pet Factory, an innovative company producing pet chews, treats, toys, and accessories. The deal was backed by private equity investment fund A&M CapitaL partners.

Worldwise has now completed three successful mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the last four months, expanding its portfolio to include six complementary brands across several attractive product categories, including pet chews and treats, toys, litter accessories and pet bedding. 

“We are a different business today than we were six months ago, thanks to the continued success of our M&A strategy in bolstering the Worldwise platform with innovative brands, products and production capabilities that meet the highest standards of both quality and safety,” said Kevin Fick, CEO of Worldwise. 

“With this acquisition, Worldwise gains a leader in the chew and treat space with strategic domestic manufacturing capabilities and strong customer relationships. 

“The entire Worldwise team is thrilled to welcome Pet Factory to the family and to add their exceptional team to our platform.”

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mundelein, Illinois, Pet Factory is a leading US producer of high-quality pet chews and treats, and offers premium branded products for dogs through four core brands:

• CareChewz:  a 100% collagen, healthy, long-lasting, and safe daily chew.
• Twistedz:  a combo chew featuring a ‘twist’ of real chicken and/or beef meat around a beefhide chew.
• Real Chewz:  a 100% all-natural, oven-baked chew.
• Combo Wrap Chewz: a handmade chew that combines traditional rawhide, porkhide, and real meat jerky.

For more information about Worldwise visit www.worldwise.com.