Brazos Private Equity Partners

BlackHawk Industrial is a company that specializes in providing high-quality industrial products and equipment, along with comprehensive services such as inventory management, fabrication, packaging, and procurement. With a commitment to fostering strong local relationships, BlackHawk Industrial strives to exceed the expectations of its customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. The company operates numerous locations across North America, offering access to a diverse range of standard and custom products from thousands of manufacturers. Its streamlined distribution program is designed to significantly reduce total costs for clients, making it a valuable partner in the industrial sector.

Eberle Design manufactures high-performance traffic control products such as signal monitors, vehicle detectors, power supplies, and flashers. These products enable transportation professionals to manage highways and intersections efficiently and safely. All products are made in the USA and comply with ARRA Buy American Act requirements.

Founded in 2005 by Allen Stephenson, Southern Tide is a Greenville, South Carolina-based company specializing in the manufacture and sale of high-quality clothing, footwear, and accessories. The brand offers a wide range of products for men, women, and children, including polo shirts, sport shirts, pants, shorts, outerwear, bedding items, and accessories, all characterized by classic Southern style and craftsmanship.

European Wax Center is a franchisor and operator of professional waxing services, offering Brazilian, brow, body and facial waxing, as well as eyelash tinting and laser hair removal, with a focus on private waxing suites within a modern setting and a trained, professional staff. Founded in 2004 by siblings David and Joshua Coba, the company emphasizes a premium waxing experience and scalable franchise model across its locations.

Vision Source, L.P. is a healthcare company based in Kingwood, Texas, that operates a network of over 2,000 independent optometrists across North America. Established in 1991, Vision Source provides a wide array of eye care services, including comprehensive eye health examinations, diabetic retinal exams, and the management of chronic conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. The company emphasizes a collaborative care model, working alongside primary care physicians to enhance patient outcomes. In addition to eye care services, Vision Source distributes various vision care products, including eyeglass lenses, frames, contact lenses, and eye solutions. The company also offers a selection of apparel and promotional products through its online platform. As of January 2016, Vision Source operates as a subsidiary of Essilor of America, Inc.

The Winebow Group, LLC is a prominent importer and distributor of fine wines and craft spirits in the United States, with a history dating back to 1980. Based in Glen Allen, Virginia, the company serves a diverse clientele that includes restaurants, retailers, chains, clubs, and grocery stores. It offers a comprehensive portfolio that features both established, family-owned wineries and innovative new producers from key wine-growing regions worldwide. The Winebow Group is committed to quality and education, ensuring that its distribution network supports nearly half of the wine consumption in the U.S. The company operates across multiple states, including Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Virginia, among others, providing exceptional service and expertise that distinguishes it within the fine wine and craft spirits market.

As North America’s largest independent security distributor, Tri-Ed provides security dealers and integrators state-of-the-art solutions from the industry’s leading manufacturers of CCTV, IP video, connectivity, access control, fire, intrusion, sound, communications, structured cabling and home automation products.

Impact Confections, Inc., established in 1981 and headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, is a manufacturer and distributor of a wide array of confectionery products. Its portfolio includes sour candies, twists, dippers, chewy cubes, hard candies, sprays, tarts, lollipops, chocolate covered marshmallows, chocolate creme drops, salt water taffies, and seasonal treats for holidays like Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. The company serves customers across the United States, Canada, Australia, and internationally through a network of wholesalers, distributors, retailers, dollar stores, convenience stores, and grocery stores.

Morton Industrial Group is a contract manufacturer of highly-engineered metal components and subassemblies for construction, industrial,and agricultural original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”).

Fuel Systems manufactures and supplies fuel tanks for a variety of commercial vehicles and other industrial and off-highway applications. The company’s tanks have capacities ranging from 25 to 150 gallons and have polished, etched, or painted finishes. Fuel Systems manufactures fuel tanks at four domestic manufacturing facilities located in Springfield, Ohio; Charlotte, North Carolina; Wytheville, Virginia; and Chicago, Illinois.

ORS Nasco, Inc. is a wholesale distributor of industrial supplies, operating in North America and internationally. Founded in 1959 and based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the company offers a comprehensive distribution portfolio that includes a wide array of products such as abrasives, adhesives, chemicals, electrical and lighting goods, hand tools, HVAC equipment, and safety supplies. Catering to industries such as welding, safety, energy, and construction, ORS Nasco provides customers with access to diverse products from various brands at competitive prices. The company also supports clients with print and digital marketing solutions. Additionally, ORS Nasco maintains offices in Canada and the United Arab Emirates, along with a network of distribution centers across the United States. In 2003, the company rebranded from its former name, Nasco, Inc., to ORS Nasco, Inc., and it is currently a subsidiary of Essendant Co.

Strategic Equipment & Supply is one of the largest full-service providers of foodservice equipment, supply and design solutions to restaurants and foodservice providers in the United States.

Walls Outdoor Goods provides men's outdoor workwear, including UPF+50 work shirts, double knee work pants, coveralls, work jacket and more. The Company sells its products to mass merchandisers, home improvement centers, independent retailers, sporting goods, specialty, and farm stores.

Cheddar’s Restaurants is a leading owner and franchisor of casual dining restaurants under the "Cheddar's" and "Fish Daddy's" brands. Cheddar’s was founded in 1978 by Aubrey Good and Doug Rogers and, operates over 60 restaurants throughout the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. The Cheddar's concept is to provide high-quality "American" food (i.e. chicken, steak, ribs, sandwiches, salads, etc.) in a casual atmosphere at a reasonable price. Cheddar's has created one of the leading casual dining brands in each of its markets.

Republic Group is an industry designation for our group of affiliated insurers and related companies. Each company of Republic Group is a separate legal entitiy. Republic Companies focused provider of personal and commercial property and casualty insurance products to individuals and small to medium-size businesses primarily in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico, a large and fast-growing region.

Lone Star Overnight specializes in time-definite express package delivery services, utilizing both air and ground transportation for shipments. They offer affordable overnight shipping solutions with tracking services.

Shelter Distribution and its predecessor companies have been distributing quality roofing, siding, windows and related products to contractors, builders, lumberyards and home centers for nearly 70 years.

Rennhack Marketing Services, Inc. is a provider of integrated incentive programs and solutions, specializing in cross-sell, retention, and referral marketing for financial institutions, including banks and credit unions. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, the company offers a range of services, such as employee and travel rewards, merchandise incentives, and gift cards. Additionally, it features eRedēm, an online program management tool that facilitates tracking and inventory reporting. Rennhack Marketing Services leverages its expertise and innovative technology to design and implement programs that motivate desired actions and behaviors, ultimately helping clients achieve their growth objectives. The company is recognized for its insight-driven approach and strategic partnerships that enhance the effectiveness of its incentive marketing solutions.

eVentures Group operates and invests in internet communications companies.