Alumni Educational Solutions
Acquisition in 2024
Alumni is a manufacturer and distributor of educational furniture, serving the North American pre-school through grade twelve market.Alumni products are designed, engineered, and manufactured to strict standards for quality, that are inspected numerous times during the manufacturing process; including a final inspection prior to packaging for shipment.
Baja Aqua Farms
Venture Round in 2023
Baja Aqua Farms is a tuna farming company dedicated to the sustainable and environmentally responsible production of high-quality Pacific Bluefin tuna. Utilizing sustainable ranching practices, the company focuses on both tuna fishing and farming, alongside research and development activities. Baja Aqua Farms ensures that its clients, which include restaurants and supermarket chains worldwide, receive products that meet rigorous standards of quality and sustainability. Through its commitment to responsible fishing practices, the company plays a vital role in promoting environmental stewardship within the seafood industry.
Sunless
Acquisition in 2019
Sunless, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of UV-free tanning and beauty products, established in 1983 and headquartered in Macedonia, Ohio. The company specializes in sunless tanning solutions tailored for salons, spas, resorts, fitness studios, and gyms. Its product offerings include premium tanning systems, automatic spray booths, and various formulations such as sprays, lotions, and skin care products designed to detoxify and rejuvenate the skin. Sunless operates under several well-known brands, including Mystic Tan, Norvell, VersaSpa, and Dancing With The Stars, and distributes its products both domestically and internationally through professional beauty channels. Formerly known as MT Industries, Inc., the company rebranded as Sunless, Inc. in 2011.
Titan Production Equipment
Acquisition in 2018
Founded in 2018, Titan designs and manufactures oil and gas production equipment. It specializes in separating, processing, and treating hydrocarbon streams at wellhead, gathering, and processing stages.
Shelf Drilling
Post in 2017
Shelf Drilling is an offshore drilling contractor that specializes in shallow-water operations for the oil and gas industry. Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the company provides equipment and services for drilling, completion, and well maintenance of shallow-water offshore wells. It owns a fleet of 32 independent cantilever jack-up rigs and serves projects across the Middle East, North Africa, the Mediterranean, South East Asia, India, and West Africa. By focusing on shallow-water drilling, Shelf Drilling serves a range of customers including national oil companies and independent operators.
Gold Star Foods
Private Equity Round in 2017
Gold Star Foods, established in 1966 and headquartered in Ontario, California, is a leading distributor of food products for schools. It offers a wide range of products, including frozen food, groceries, fresh and frozen breads, and paper and supplies, catering to approximately 300 school districts in the Southwest United States. The company, which began as a meat distributor for restaurants, shifted its focus to school districts in 1978 and changed its name to Gold Star Foods in 1983. It is recognized for its commitment to excellence and quality service, providing nutritional meals to students through federal and state programs. As of 2019, Gold Star Foods operates as a subsidiary of Good Source Solutions, Inc.
Tensar International
Acquisition in 2014
Tensar International is a privately owned company based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in site development solutions and technologies. Established in 1983, it has evolved to provide customized, technology-based solutions for various site development applications. The company focuses on soil reinforcement technologies, offering proprietary products such as Tensar geogrids and geopier intermediate foundation solutions. These products are designed for structural load-bearing applications in demanding earthwork construction projects, including the stabilization of roadways and rail tracks, as well as other paved and unpaved areas subjected to heavy traffic and loading. Tensar International serves diverse markets, including commercial, residential, industrial, and transportation, delivering services that encompass conceptual site evaluation, engineering design, and construction assistance to enhance cost-effectiveness and reliability in pavement construction and soil stabilization.
Securus Technologies
Acquisition in 2011
Securus Technologies, Inc. is a prominent provider of communications solutions for detainees, parolee tracking services, and information management for government entities. The company serves approximately 2,600 correctional facilities across 45 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Mexico, catering to over 1,000,000 inmates nationwide. Securus is recognized for its innovative technological solutions and commitment to responsive customer service, focusing exclusively on the specialized needs of corrections and law enforcement communities. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Securus operates four regional offices in the Dallas metro area and an additional office in Atlanta, Georgia.
Pretium Packaging
Acquisition in 2010
Pretium Packaging, based in Chesterfield, Missouri, is a leading manufacturer of customized, high-performance rigid plastic bottles and containers. The company serves over 650 customers, including major global consumer packaged goods firms, as well as regional and local businesses. Pretium's product offerings cater to diverse markets, including food, personal care, household, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. The company operates ten manufacturing facilities—nine in the United States and one in Canada—employing more than 1,000 personnel. Specializing in injection-blow molded plastic containers and closures, Pretium provides tailored packaging solutions and stock containers that prioritize consistency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for its clients.
AmeriCast Technologies
Acquisition in 2006
AmeriCast Technologies Company offers designing, tooling, stainless steel castings, assembling, and testing services. AmeriCast Technologies serves mining and heavy construction, energy, rail, transport, and defense markets worldwide.
United Malt Group
Acquisition in 2006
United Malt Group Limited is a global company specializing in the processing, distribution, and sale of malt, hops, yeast, adjuncts, and related products for brewers, distillers, and food companies. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, with operations dating back to 2009, the company serves customers across North America, Australia, Asia, and the United Kingdom through its Processing and Warehouse & Distribution segments. As the fourth-largest global malt processor, United Malt works with major breweries and distillers, as well as craft producers, processing approximately 1.25 million metric tons of malt annually across facilities in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K.
Bravo Brio Restaurant Group
Acquisition in 2006
BRAVO BRIO Restaurant Group strives to be the Best Italian Restaurant company in America. BRAVO BRIO Restaurant Group develops loyal, lifelong guests by delivering the highest quality food and service.
Precision Castparts
Acquisition in 2006
Precision Castparts is a leading metal manufacturing company founded in 1949 and headquartered in Oregon, United States. It specializes in producing complex metal components, including large structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged products, primarily serving the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. The company is recognized for its expertise in manufacturing critical fasteners and aerostructures for both commercial and military aircraft, as well as airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine sector. Precision Castparts also offers a range of products such as extruded seamless pipes, fittings, and clad products for power generation and oil and gas applications. By utilizing advanced materials like nickel, titanium, and cobalt-based alloys, the company is committed to delivering quality and cost-effective solutions to its diverse customer base.
Baker & Taylor
Acquisition in 2006
Founded in 1828, Baker & Taylor is a leading global distributor of books, digital content, and entertainment products. Serving libraries, schools, retailers, and institutions worldwide, the company offers a wide range of services including print-on-demand programs, collection performance improvement solutions, and digital media library systems. With over 36,000 customers across 120 countries, Baker & Taylor maintains one of the largest in-stock inventories globally.
Polypipe Group
Acquisition in 2005
Polypipe Group is a manufacturer of plastic piping systems used in residential, commercial, civil, and infrastructure projects. Founded in 1980 in Doncaster, the company expanded its product range to include a full line of plastic drainage solutions by 1988 and has since grown into a global supplier. It offers more than 20,000 product variations, operates a fleet of over 400 vehicles, and employs nearly 3,000 staff. Polypipe Group entered the London Stock Exchange in 2014 and continues to serve a broad range of market sectors with a focus on quality and innovation.
Horizon Lines
Acquisition in 2004
Horizon Lines, Inc. was an American domestic ocean shipping and logistics company that specialized in providing container shipping services to the regions of Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. The company offered a range of services, including the transportation of general cargo, vehicles, household goods, hazardous materials, refrigerated items, and military and government cargo. Through its operations, Horizon Lines facilitated vital supply chain connections for these remote regions, ensuring the delivery of essential goods and services.
AMES is a manufacturer and distributor of hand-powered landscaping tools, operating primarily in the United States and Canada. The company offers a diverse range of products, including long handle tools, wheelbarrows, planters, hose reels, snow tools, striking tools, decorative accessories, lawn carts, pruning tools, and specialty tools. With a legacy of innovation, AMES continuously updates its designs and materials to enhance its product offerings. The company boasts a strong brand portfolio that includes well-known names such as Ames, True Temper, Southern Patio, and Hound Dog, alongside contractor-focused brands like UnionTools, Razor-Back Professional Tools, and Jackson Professional Tools. This extensive range allows AMES to cultivate enduring relationships with major retailers and implement tailored branding strategies to meet market demands.
Caribbean Restaurants
Acquisition in 2004
Caribbean Restaurants, LLC, commonly referred to as Burger King Puerto Rico, is a prominent operator of Burger King restaurants in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Cataño, Puerto Rico, the company offers a diverse menu that includes grilled hamburgers, salads, beverages, chicken wings, sandwiches, desserts, breakfast items, and a children's menu. As a market leader in the quick-service restaurant sector in Puerto Rico, Caribbean Restaurants provides customers with fast-food alternatives, reinforcing its successful franchise presence on the island.
Advanced Accessory Systems
Acquisition in 2003
Advanced Accessory Systems is a company that was acquired by Castle Harlan Inc. in 2003.
Technifor SA
Acquisition in 2003
Technifor SA manufactures industrial marking and verification equipment for quality control, automatic identification.
Austar United Communications
Acquisition in 2003
Austar United Communications is a leading provider of subscription television services in regional and rural Australia. As of June 30, 2010, it served over 740,000 subscribers, making it the largest operator in its market. Austar's service area covers approximately 2.4 million homes, about one-third of Australia's total households. It primarily uses digital satellite technology to deliver channels such as Nickelodeon, Discovery Channel, and The Weather Channel to its customers. Additionally, Austar operates a digital cable network in Darwin.
Morton's Restaurant Group
Acquisition in 2002
Morton's Restaurant Group is the largest owner and operator of upscale steakhouse restaurants globally, with a significant presence in the United States. The company operates Morton's The Steakhouse, known for its premium offerings including fresh fish, lobster, veal, and chicken. In addition to its steakhouse brand, Morton's also manages Italian dining establishments under the Bertolini's Authentic Trattorias and Trevi names, which operate in Canada, Hong Kong, China, and Singapore. Bertolini's is positioned as a white tablecloth trattoria providing a casual yet refined dining experience, while Trevi serves classic Italian dishes in a cafe-style atmosphere. Morton's Restaurant Group focuses on strategic support for its subsidiaries and is actively involved in evaluating potential locations for new restaurant openings.
Land 'N' Sea Distributing
Acquisition in 1998
Land 'N' Sea Distributing is a prominent distributor and exporter of marine accessories to the recreational boating industry, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company provides a comprehensive inventory that includes marine hardware, engine parts and accessories, electrical and electronic components, paints, and various other boating equipment. Land 'N' Sea caters to customers across the United States and extends its reach internationally through telemarketing services. The company utilizes multiple distribution channels, including physical distribution centers and online platforms, to effectively serve its clientele in both domestic and international markets.
US Synthetic
Acquisition in 1997
US Synthetic is a company that specializes in the development and production of polycrystalline diamond cutters (PDCs) specifically for the oil and gas industry. Their product offerings include diamond fixed cutter bit inserts, rock bit inserts, hammer bit inserts, and down-hole bearings, all engineered to improve drilling efficiency and durability. The company utilizes proprietary cubic press technology, which enables high-pressure and high-temperature synthesis of diamonds, ensuring the robustness of their PDCs. Furthermore, US Synthetic has a dedicated research and development team that focuses on enhancing existing diamond solutions and exploring innovative technologies to advance their product line.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants
Acquisition in 1994
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants is a chain of seafood establishments in the upscale casual dining segment. The restaurants emphasize high-quality seafood and complementary dishes such as beef, salads, and fresh pasta, and feature full-service bars. Each location is designed to offer an inviting, original atmosphere in diverse settings ranging from urban cores to suburban centers, aiming to attract casual diners, families, tourists, business travelers, and diners celebrating occasions.
Smarte Carte
Acquisition in 1993
Smarte Carte specializes in providing self-serve vended luggage carts, electronic lockers, commercial strollers, and massage chairs across over 1,900 locations globally. The company operates in various environments, including international airports, shopping malls, theme parks, and ski resorts. Its offerings are designed to enhance the travel experience by making it more convenient and secure for users. Smarte Carte's equipment includes automated utility solutions such as airport luggage carts and electronic storage lockers, which facilitate easy access to personal belongings. Additionally, the company supplies and maintains luggage carts, often allowing for a small rebate upon their return at select airports. With a focus on quality products and customer service, Smarte Carte aims to support clients and travelers alike.
MAG Aerospace Industries
Acquisition in 1993
MAG Aerospace Industries is a worldwide supplier of aircraft sanitation systems, trash compactors and related products, and a successor to the former public company, Monogram Industries.
INDSPEC Chemical
Acquisition in 1993
INDSPEC Chemical Corporation is a leading manufacturer of resorcinol and the only producer of this chemical in North America. Operating from its facility in Petrolia, Pennsylvania, the company has a production capacity of 50 million pounds per year, which constitutes half of the global supply of resorcinol. In addition to resorcinol, INDSPEC produces sodium sulfite and sodium sulfate, which are utilized in a variety of applications, including tires, wood adhesives, sunscreens, pharmaceuticals, dyestuffs, and fire retardants. The company also provides chemical analysis and physical testing services to clients both domestically and internationally. INDSPEC is committed to high standards of workplace and environmental safety, holding ISO 9001:2008 certification and adhering to the RESPONSIBLE CARE® initiative, reinforcing its reputation as an industry leader through its quality materials, robust safety policies, and reliable customer service.