Castle Harlan, Inc. is a New York-based private equity firm established in 1987 that focuses on middle-market investments, primarily in the energy services, industrial manufacturing, and specialty chemicals sectors in North America and Australia. The firm has raised over $5.5 billion across eight private equity funds and has acquired more than 50 businesses with a combined enterprise value exceeding $11 billion. Castle Harlan's investment strategy includes various financing types such as buyouts and management buyouts, and its current and former portfolio companies employ over 36,000 people across diverse industries. With a team of experienced investment professionals, the firm continues to target opportunities that align with its expertise in the manufacturing and commercial products sectors.
Sunless, Inc manufactures sunless tanning and related beauty products. It offers sunless tanning system solutions for salons, and spa owners and operators. Its products include heated airbrush tanning, skin rejuvenating, skin care, daily glo moisturizer, sunless spray, and body scrub products; and automatic sunless tanning systems. The company offers its products through distributors in the United States and internationally. Sunless, Inc was formerly known as MT Industries, Inc. and changed its name to Sunless, Inc in 2011. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Macedonia, Ohio.
Shelf Drilling Holdings, Ltd. offers shallow water drilling services to the oil and gas industry in South East Asia, India, West Africa, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. As of December 31, 2019, it operated 32 independent cantilever jack-up rigs, including 1 stacked swamp barge. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Shelf Drilling Holdings, Ltd. is a subsidiary of Shelf Drilling, Ltd.
Gold Star Foods began operations in 1966 as a distributor of meat products primarily to coffee shops in the Los Angeles area. Gold Star Meat Company, a family owned business, was purchased in 1978 and under new ownership the focus of the business shifted from restaurants to Southern California School Districts. To better reflect the image of a changing inventory, the name was changed to Gold Star Foods in 1983 and most recently to Gold Star Foods Inc. Since 1978, Gold Star Foods customer base has grown to over 300 school districts throughout the Southwest. As a result of our commitment to excellence, we have been recognized nationwide by the United States Department of Agriculture and the American School Food Service Association as one of the outstanding food service distributors to school districts.
Tensar Corporation, based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in providing innovative site development solutions through advanced soil reinforcement technologies. Established in 1983, the company has evolved from a joint venture into a privately owned entity, focusing on customized, technology-based applications for various construction needs. Tensar's product offerings include geogrids and geopier intermediate foundation solutions, which are designed to enhance the structural integrity of earthwork projects. These products are particularly effective in stabilizing roadways, rail tracks, and other surfaces exposed to heavy traffic and loading conditions. With a rich history rooted in pioneering polymeric grid and mesh technology, Tensar continues to support demanding construction applications with its proprietary solutions.
Securus Technologies, Inc. is one of the largest providers of detainee communications, parolee tracking, and government information management solutions, serving approximately 2,600 correctional facilities in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Mexico, and more than 1,000,000 inmates nationwide. A recognized leader in providing comprehensive, innovative technical solutions and responsive customer service, Securus' sole focus is the specialized needs of the corrections and law enforcement communities. Securus is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, including four regional offices in the Dallas metro area as well as one in Atlanta, Georgia.
Pretium Packaging, headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri, is among the nation's largest manufacturers of customized, high-performance rigid plastic bottles and containers. With more than 650 customers, including global consumer packaged goods companies, as well as national, regional and local customers, the Company supplies a wide range of bottles and containers to food, personal-care, household, healthcare and pharmaceutical products end markets. The Company currently operates ten manufacturing facilities, nine in the United States and one in Canada, and employs more than 1,000 personnel.
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 Limited processes and supplies malt and craft ingredients to brewers, distillers, and other users in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Asia. The company operates through Processing and Warehouse & Distribution segments. It is also involved in the distribution and sale of malt, hops, yeast, adjuncts and related products to craft brewers. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. United Malt Group Limited is a subsidiary of GrainCorp Limited.
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 is a prominent metal manufacturing company founded in 1949 and headquartered in Oregon, United States. The company specializes in producing complex metal components, with a strong focus on aerostructures and airfoil castings. It serves various industries, including aerospace, power generation, and general industrial markets. Precision Castparts is recognized as a market leader in manufacturing large, intricate structural investment castings, forged components, and critical fasteners specifically designed for aerospace applications. Additionally, the company produces extruded seamless pipes, fittings, and clad products for power generation and oil and gas sectors, as well as commercial and military airframe aerostructures. Its extensive expertise in metal alloys further supports the casting and forging industries.
Baker & Taylor Corporation distributes books, digital content, and entertainment products to publishers, libraries, schools, and retailers worldwide. It also offers Axis 360, a digital media library system for circulating digital content; Blio, an ereading solution; collectionHQ, a collection performance improvement solution revolutionizing the way libraries select, manage, and promote their collections by providing a hosted Web application accessible through Web browser; and TS 360, a collection development, selection, and acquisition tool that supports workflows. Baker & Taylor Corporation was formerly known as Baker & Taylor Holdings, Inc. and changed its name to Baker & Taylor Corporation in 1999. The company was founded in 1828 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina with additional offices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Lewisville, Texas. It also has service centers in Bridgewater, New Jersey; Commerce, Georgia; Momence, Illinois; and Reno, Nevada, as well as subsidiary locations in Brookvale, Australia; Oxfordshire, United Kingdom; and de Mexico, Mexico. As of April 18, 2016, Baker & Taylor Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Follett Corporation.
With over 20,000 product lines, a fleet of over 400 vehicles and a workforce of almost 3,000 people, we have developed a deep understanding of the Residential, Commercial and Civils and Infrastructure market sectors. Founded in 1980 in Doncaster, Polypipe was producing a full range of plastic drainage products by 1988 and we have continued to grow and open up exciting new markets ever since. In 2014 Polypipe Group plc was admitted to the London Stock Exchange.
Horizon Lines, Inc. is a domestic ocean shipping companies and the only ocean cargo carrier serving all three noncontiguous domestic markets of Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico from the continental United States. The company owns a fleet of 13 fully Jones Act qualified vessels and operates five port terminals in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. A trusted partner for many of the nation's leading retailers, manufacturers and U.S. government agencies, Horizon Lines, Inc. provides reliable transportation services that leverage its unique combination of ocean transportation and inland distribution capabilities to deliver goods that are vital to the prosperity of the markets it serves.
True Temper legacy today by providing novel twists on classic tools and designs. With each year as new materials are developed and designs tested, we redesign and rebuild to provide innovative tools that live up to the original True Temper pledge.Their brands are among the most recognized across their primary product categories in the North American non-powered landscaping products market. Their brand portfolio includes, but is not limited to, Ames, True Temper, Southern Patio and Hound Dog, as well as contractor-oriented brands including UnionTools, Razor-Back Professional Tools and Jackson Professional Tools. This strong portfolio of brands allows us to build and maintain long-standing relationships with the leading companies that sell our product categories and to offer specific branding strategies for key retail customers.
Caribbean Restaurants
Acquisition in 2004
Caribbean Restaurants, LLC owns and operates Burger King restaurants in Puerto Rico.
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's television subscriber base has grown to over 740,000 (at June 30, 2010), the largest subscription television operator in regional and rural Australia. AUSTAR provides subscription television services in a service area of approximately 2.4m homes, one-third of Australia's total homes, primarily using digital satellite technology. AUSTAR also operates a digital cable network in Darwin.
Morton's Restaurant Group is the world's largest owner and operator of company-owned upscale steakhouse restaurants, based on the number of restaurants owned and operated by us as compared to our known competitors. They are also the second largest operator of upscale steakhouses in the United States, based on total number of restaurants as published in a 2005 Technomic Information Services report.
Land 'N' Sea Distributing is the One of the largest distributors of marine accessories to the recreational boating industry. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company's inventory includes marine hardware, engine parts and accessories, electrical and electronic components, paint and related items, and several other types of boating equipment. Land 'N' Sea operates throughout the United States and, through its telemarketing service, on an international scale.
US Synthetic makes long-lasting diamond inserts for applications in down-hole drilling tools. US Synthetic presses its own polycrystalline diamond (PCD) and finishes each part to exact specifications to give customers confidence that their high-performance product will hold up under extreme conditions. US Synthetic is 30-year industry veteran and a leader in the development and production of polycrystalline diamond cutters (PDCs) for oil and gas exploration. US Synthetic prides itself on an uncompromising commitment to constant innovation, outstanding quality, and superior customer service, allowing their engineering teams to meet high performance standards and match the requirements of the world's most demanding oil exploration and development projects. Since 1978, US Synthetic has been working with customers to deliver superior drilling components for down hole, oil drill bits. US Synthetic is located in Orem, Utah and is part of the Dover Corporation.
Each McCormick & Schmick's restaurant is uniquely designed to create an inviting, original and relaxed atmosphere, where guests can enjoy the highest quality dining experience. Our restaurants are situated in a broad array of locations – from downtown urban cores to suburban retail-driven centers. For more information on the design and development of our restaurants, click here.
Smarte Carte is a provider of self-serve vended luggage carts, electronic lockers, commercial strollers and massage chairs at more than 1,900 locations worldwide. Whether its operations at a major international airport, mall, theme park, or ski resort the Smarte Carte team remains committed to providing great products, service and support to our clients and customers.
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 Corporation is one of the largest resorcinol producers in the world and the only resorcinol producer in North America. Its Petrolia, Pennsylvania facility has a capacity of 50 million pounds per year, or half of the worldwide capacity for resorcinol. INDSPEC also produces selected grades of sodium sulfite and sodium sulfate. INDSPEC maintains the ISO 9001:2008 certification through Det Norske Veritas. In addition to resorcinol production and marketing, INDSPEC offers chemical analysis and physical testing services. As a RESPONSIBLE CARE® company, INDSPEC's focus on workplace and environmental safety is not only good for the environment, employees and their surrounding communities, it is good business and a way of life. INDSPEC's quality materials, strong environmental and safety policies combined with a reliable supply chain and customer service, secures its position as an industry leader in resorcinol.