Compass Diversified

Compass Diversified is a private equity firm founded in 1998 and headquartered in Westport, Connecticut, with an additional office in Irvine, California. The firm specializes in acquiring niche industrial and branded consumer companies across various sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, safety and security, electronic components, and food services. Compass Diversified focuses on investments in North America, targeting companies with an EBITDA between $15 million and $80 million, and typically invests between $100 million and $800 million. The firm aims to acquire controlling ownership interests and often holds investments for five to seven years. Through its disciplined investment approach and proactive management engagement, Compass Diversified seeks to create value for its portfolio companies while maintaining transparency in its operations.

Demetrios Dounis

Partner

Faulkingham CPA, Ryan J.

CFO

James Ferrara

Senior Vice President of Taxes

Patrick Maciariello

Partner

Zach Sawtelle

Partner and Head of East Coast Investment Team

David P. Swanson

Partner

12 past transactions

PrimaLoft

Acquisition in 2022
PrimaLoft, Inc. is an advanced material technology company headquartered in Latham, New York, with additional offices in Munich, Germany, and Xiamen, China. Established in 1988, PrimaLoft initially developed insulation for the U.S. Army, creating a water-resistant synthetic alternative to down. The company specializes in high-performance insulations, fabrics, and yarns designed for various applications, including outdoor gear, fashion, home furnishings, work wear, and military use. Its products, known for being lightweight, warm, and comfortable, are manufactured in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The PrimaLoft brand is recognized globally, enabling leading brands to enhance their offerings with innovative materials that combine style and technical performance.

Marucci Sports

Acquisition in 2020
Marucci Sports LLC specializes in providing baseball and softball equipment to players of all skill levels. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the company offers a diverse range of products including wood and metal bats, fielding gloves, batting gloves, helmets, protective gear, bags, and accessories. In addition to baseball gear, Marucci also supplies fastpitch softball equipment, which encompasses bats, gloves, protective items, and apparel. The company's products are available for purchase online, catering to the needs of athletes seeking quality equipment to enhance their performance.

Crosman Corporation

Acquisition in 2017
Crosman Corporation, founded in 1923 and based in Bloomfield, New York, specializes in designing and manufacturing a wide array of products for shooting sports. The company offers airguns, including rifles and pistols, as well as ammunition and accessories for both airguns and airsoft guns. Additionally, Crosman provides archery equipment such as crossbows, recurve bows, and arrows, along with optics like scopes and binoculars. Its products cater to hunting, recreational activities, and competitive shooting. Crosman Corporation distributes its offerings through sporting goods stores, retailers, and online channels across the United States, while also reaching international markets. The company supports organizations that promote shooting sports and offers repair parts through certified service centers.

5.11

Acquisition in 2016
5.11, Inc. designs and manufactures tactical apparel and gear for professionals and enthusiasts, including law enforcement, military, and outdoor enthusiasts. The company offers a wide range of products, such as pants, shorts, shirts, outerwear, bags, footwear, and various accessories like vests, belts, and tools. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Manteca, California, 5.11 operates globally with additional offices in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific. The brand is known for its innovative and purpose-built designs that enhance safety, accuracy, and performance, making it a preferred choice for those requiring reliable gear. Products are available through company-owned retail stores, authorized dealers, and online platforms.

SternoCandleLamp

Acquisition in 2014
For more than 30 years, the SternoCandleLamp brand has been passionately providing table lighting accessories and food heating solutions to the hotel, catering, and restaurant industries. In November 2012, Sterno was acquired by the Candle Lamp Company, forming SternoCandleLamp and in the process, putting some of the best products in the food service industry under one banner.

Clean Earth

Acquisition in 2014
Clean Earth is one of the largest processors of contaminated soil, dredge sediments, hazardous and non-hazardous soils on the East Coast. Clean Earth handles over three million tons of material annually from New York down to Florida through a network of 12 full-service soil facilities. Headquartered in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, Clean Earth has 25 years of soil experience, and is an industry recognized specialty waste company. Among several awards, Clean Earth has been ranked #67 ENR Top 200 Environmental Firms, #102 ENR Top 600 Specialty Contractors, and #41 Waste & Recycling Top 100 Recycling Companies.

Arnold Magnetic Technologies

Acquisition in 2012
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp. specializes in the manufacture and distribution of high-performance magnets, magnetic assemblies, and precision thin metals. The company produces a wide range of products, including RECOMA Samarium Cobalt and neodymium-iron-boron magnets, as well as alnico magnets in various forms such as bars, rods, and custom parts. Its offerings also include magnetic assemblies, flexible magnetic materials, and electrical steels. Arnold serves a diverse array of markets, including aerospace and defense, oil and gas, automotive, medical devices, and energy storage. Founded in 1895 and based in Rochester, New York, Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp. has established itself as a key player in supplying advanced magnetic solutions for applications in motors, generators, sensors, and more. The company was formerly known as The Arnold Engineering Company until its name change in 2005.

The ERGObaby Carrier

Acquisition in 2010
The ERGObaby Carrier focuses on the design and marketing of wearable baby carriers, strollers, and related accessories. The company specializes in soft-structured baby carriers and wraps that are engineered to cradle infants in a natural sitting position, ensuring an even distribution of weight across the caregiver's hips and shoulders. Their product range includes swaddlers, infant inserts, changing pads, sleep and nursing accessories, front pouches, backpacks, weather covers, and replacement parts, all aimed at enhancing the comfort and care of babies. By prioritizing both functionality and the well-being of infants, ERGObaby provides solutions that allow parents to manage daily activities while keeping their children close and secure.
Liberty Safe & Security Products is a consumer goods company specializing in gun, fire, and home safes.
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