Markel Ventures, Inc. is the private equity arm of Markel Corporation, focused on investing in companies outside the insurance sector. Founded in 2005 and based in Glen Allen, Virginia, the firm specializes in mature buyouts, industry consolidation, and growth capital. It typically targets companies with EBITDA between $25 million and $100 million for platform acquisitions, offering a majority stake of at least 80 percent in its investments. Markel Ventures employs a long-term investment strategy, financing acquisitions with permanent capital and minimal to no debt, which allows for operational flexibility. Its portfolio includes businesses across the manufacturing, consumer, business services, financial services, and healthcare sectors, all of which operate independently while benefiting from the overarching support of Markel Corporation. The firm is committed to a "buy, build, and hold" philosophy, with no plans for future exits from its investments.
Costa Farms operates as a producer of ornamental plants. Founded in 1961 by Jose Costa, Costa Farms is a third-generation, family-owned business that stretches over 4,000 acres globally and employs nearly 5,000 people.
SureTec is one of the largest privately owned surety companies in the US. SureTec’s largest subsidiary, SureTec Insurance Company, is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best. In partnership with professional surety producers and independent agents, the company has offices in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, San Diego, and Orange County, California. SureTec operates in 50 states and has one international affiliate.
VANDERPOL Baking Systems wants to be recognised world wide as a professional and flexible organisation, building high quality waffle production lines against a compatible price. Getting the perfect waffle, is always a search between an excellent balanced waffle oven and high skilled food technology. You will find out that they will go the extra mile to ensure that your production process is running from start till end. Waffles are from origin made in the Netherlands and Belgium, that know how, built up for many years, is still in their hands.
Reading Bakery Systems is a leading manufacturer of bakery equipment, providing innovative process solutions and support for the food industry. RBS offers Thomas L. Green and Reading Pretzel high production processing lines capable of producing a wide range of snack products, innovative Exact Mixing continuous mixing solutions that support and expand the product varieties served, and Reading Thermal’s SCORPION® 2 Data Logging Measurement System that ensures oven optimization and solves process problems. Reading Bakery Systems’ expertise, innovative research and development and range of equipment is unmatched in the industry. Whether the end product is baked or fried, RBS offers unit machines and turnkey systems that can reliably produce high volumes of cookie, cracker or snack products and support the installations long after the sale. At the Science & Innovation Center, a dedicated R&D facility, you can work with the RBS team to develop new snack products; validate new ingredients; test new machinery; research innovations in mixing, forming, baking and drying; and produce market samples for testing.
RetailData provides petroleum retailers with timely and reliable data, as well as unique pricing expertise. To influence on-target pricing strategy and maximum business effect, the clients benefit from omni-channel, normalised, and actionable pricing intelligence at colossal scale.
Solbern has been designing, manufacturing and supplying Food Processing Equipment to the Food Industry for over 50 years. Their Filling Equipment, for container sizes from retail up to #10 cans and gallons, enjoys a reputation for accuracy and durability. Their extensive product line includes Direct Fillers for free flowing solid products, such as vegetables, pickled products, mushrooms, spices and delicate products. Their liquid filling equipment can add brine, broth or sauce to pre-filled containers or fill non-carbonated liquids. One of their many specialties is filling non-carbonated liquids into aluminum cans at speeds of up to 1,400 cans per minute. Their filling expertise has also expanded to The Pickle Industry, which has benefited from their equipment developments such as, Pickle Packers, Spear Packers, Spear Cutters, Slab Slicer and Filler and other equipment widely used and recognized. The popularity of Prepared Foods has provided an opportunity for Solbern to develop equipment to automate the folding or rolling of products such as burritos, egg rolls, taquitos, blintzes and other dough based wrapped products. With over 160 lanes currently producing these products domestically and internationally, Solbern's position in this field is unmatched. They work with their customers to supply equipment that consistently produces a superior quality product, uniform in size. This advantage, combined with labor reduction savings, empowers their customers with the competitive edge necessary for success in the highly competitive food industry. Solbern is always looking at new applications for their products and new products to develop. If you have equipment needs and cannot find an available solution, please contact us and they will gladly evaluate the possibility of developing equipment for your particular application.
Markel|Eagle Partners LLC is a leading real estate asset manager specializing in distressed investments. With a combined 130 years of experience, Markel|Eagle Partners’ investment approach is based on the premise that solutions to real estate challenges and the path to value creation is by the application of capital, execution and risk mitigation. Unlike traditional approaches that focus on buying distressed real estate assets on a “buy low, hold and hope” basis, Markel|Eagle Partners’ focus is on building and nurturing existing developments and properties. Markel|Eagle creates value through both financial and operational expertise, while it concentrates on long-term real estate planning and its commitment to professional execution. Markel|Eagle Partners’ initial fund, Markel|Eagle Partners Fund I LLC, currently invests in real estate ventures in the Mid-Atlantic, including West Broad Village, a 115-acre, $300 million, upscale commercial and residential community in Henrico, Va.
Ellicott Dredges is a designer and manufacturer of portable dredging equipment, primarily serving governments, contractors, miners, and marine operators. The company specializes in cutter suction dredges, which are utilized for various applications including environmental remediation, sand and gravel mining, and dredging in ports, harbors, and waterways. Additionally, Ellicott Dredges focuses on coastal restoration projects, aiming to effectively remove solid materials from underwater environments and transport them to designated locations. With a commitment to providing suitable dredging solutions, the company emphasizes understanding the specific working conditions of each project to optimize performance and cost-effectiveness.
Panel Specialists, Inc. (PSI) manufactures a variety of wall panel systems, marine panels, medical casework, and residential life furniture to create inviting and functional interior spaces. PSI's projects include protecting and decorating its customers' reception areas, hallways, lobbies, cafeterias, gymnasiums, classrooms, waiting areas, and more. A variety of surface materials are used to construct each unique panel system including real wood veneer, high pressure laminates, metal laminates, and resin surfaces. A full staff of engineers, project managers, and skilled operators assist PSI's clients to understand their individual needs and provide value engineered manufacturing solutions. All laminating, cutting, assembly, and packaging of PSI's products is completed in its 340,000 square foot facility in Temple, Texas.
ParkLand Ventures is an operator of manufactured housing communities throughout the U.S.
Terra Nova Holdings Ltd
Acquisition in 1999
Terra Nova Holdings Ltd provides insurance underwriting services for specialty property, casualty, marine, and aviation insurance.
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