Compass Diversified

Compass Diversified is a Westport, Connecticut-based private equity firm that targets North American middle-market companies in industrial and consumer sectors. The firm seeks majority stakes and emphasizes platform acquisitions and add-on acquisitions to support industry consolidation. It typically invests through its balance sheet and holds portfolio companies for multi-year periods, commonly around five to seven years. Its focus includes niche industrial, manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, business services, safety and security, electronic components, and food-related businesses with defensible market positions and potential for value creation.

Ryan Faulkingham

Executive Vice President, CFO

James Ferrara

Senior Vice President of Taxes

Rachel Koh

Vice President

Patrick Maciariello

Partner, Member of Investment Committee and ESG Committee and COO

Phoebe Madsen

Senior Associate

Alex Mayes

Vice President

Phelan McCormack

Vice President

Tyler Muir

Associate

Kurt Roth

Partner and Head of Healthcare

Zach Sawtelle

Partner and Head of East Coast Investment Team

Lucas E. Scholhamer

Principal

David Swanson

Partner and Member of the Investment Committee

Ryan Thorp

Principal and Member of Investment Team

12 past transactions

PrimaLoft

Acquisition in 2022
PrimaLoft is an advanced material technology company based in Latham, New York, with offices in Xiamen, China. It develops high performance insulations and synthetic yarns and fabrics for outdoor, fashion, home furnishings, work wear, and military applications. Originating from a U.S. Army project, PrimaLoft insulation was created as a water-resistant synthetic alternative to down. Today, the company emphasizes research and development of lightweight, warm, water-resistant materials manufactured in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Its products, including insulation and textile materials used in socks, sweaters, base layers, and accessories, are designed to deliver enhanced technical performance and comfort for brands across global markets.

Marucci Sports

Acquisition in 2020
Marucci Sports LLC is a manufacturer of baseball and softball equipment based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Established in 2004, the company specializes in providing a comprehensive range of products for players at all skill levels. Its offerings include wood and metal bats, fielding gloves, batting gloves, helmets, apparel, sunglasses, protective gear, bags, baseballs, and accessories. Additionally, Marucci Sports produces fastpitch tools, such as specialized bats and gloves, along with protective products and apparel. The company primarily sells its products online, catering to a diverse community of baseball and softball enthusiasts.

Foam Fabricators

Acquisition in 2018
Foam Fabricators, established in 1957, specializes in designing and producing custom molded protective foam solutions and OEM components using expanded polymers like EPS and EPP. With 13 advanced facilities in North America, the company caters to various industries such as appliances, electronics, pharmaceuticals, automotive, health, wellness, and building products. Their expertise lies in creating innovative foam solutions to meet the specific needs of their diverse clientele.

Crosman Corporation

Acquisition in 2017
Crosman Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of airguns and related products, primarily catering to hunting, recreational use, and competitive shooting. Founded in 1923 and based in Bloomfield, New York, the company offers a diverse product range that includes air rifles, pistols, airsoft guns, ammunition, and accessories. Additionally, Crosman provides optics such as scopes and binoculars, as well as archery equipment including bows and arrows. The company also supports the shooting sports community by supplying products to non-profit organizations and distributing its offerings through sporting goods stores, retailers, and online channels both in the United States and internationally. Formerly known as Crosman Arms Company, Crosman Corporation continues to focus on accessibility and quality in its product lines.

5.11

Acquisition in 2016
5.11 Inc., established in 2003 and headquartered in Manteca, California, designs and manufactures specialized apparel, footwear, and gear for tactical professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. The company's product range includes clothing such as pants, shirts, and outerwear; footwear like boots and shoes; accessories including belts, flashlights, and eyewear; and professional tools tailored to law enforcement, military, firefighters, and outdoor enthusiasts. 5.11 sells its products through company-owned retail stores, authorized dealers, online platforms, and internationally. The brand is renowned for its innovation, durability, and commitment to enhancing the performance of its users.

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 a leading processor of contaminated soil, dredge sediments, and hazardous/non-hazardous waste on the East Coast. With over three million tons processed annually across 12 facilities from New York to Florida, Clean Earth offers comprehensive specialty waste management services, including recycling and disposal solutions.

Arnold Magnetic Technologies

Acquisition in 2012
Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corp. is a manufacturer and distributor of high-performance magnets, magnetic assemblies, and precision thin metals, headquartered in Rochester, New York. Founded in 1895, the company specializes in various types of magnets, including Samarium Cobalt, neodymium-iron-boron, alnico, and shaped field magnets, which are utilized in applications such as electric motors, generators, sensors, and energy recovery systems. In addition to magnets, Arnold provides precision thin metals, flexible magnetic materials, and custom magnetic assemblies. The company's products cater to a diverse range of industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, medical devices, and energy storage. Arnold Magnetic Technologies was formerly known as The Arnold Engineering Company and rebranded 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 and Security Products

Acquisition in 2010
Founded in 1988, Liberty Safe and Security Products manufactures and sells a wide range of safes for residential and commercial use. Its product line includes gun, fire, and home safes, handgun vaults, and accessories such as security locks and dehumidifiers. The company serves customers through dealers, mass retail outlets, and its online platform.
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