Highlander Partners

Highlander Partners, L.P., established in 2004 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a private equity firm focused on direct investments in various sectors. The firm primarily targets light manufacturing, basic materials, food products, business and industrial services, as well as value-added distribution companies. With over $600 million in capital under management, Highlander Partners allocates more than $500 million to direct private equity and mezzanine investments across North America and Central Europe. The firm also operates an office in Warsaw, Poland, to facilitate its investment activities in the region. Founded by Laurence E. Hirsch and Michael R. Nicolais, Highlander Partners has a diverse investment portfolio and emphasizes sectors such as commercial products, commercial services, information technology, financial services, materials, and resources.

Stewart Baseley

Chairman

Stanley C. Bould

Partner - Asian and Alternative Investments

Arno Curtis

Associate

Ana Dolea

Associate

Artur Dzagarow

Managing Partner and CEO

Bret Furio

Partner

Saurab Guha

Vice President

Alex L. Guiva

Partner

Dustin M. Herman

Principal

Laurence E. Hirsch

Chairman

Ryan Holcomb

Vice President

Jeff L. Hull

President

Nick Julian

Vice President

Michael Knigin

Managing Director

James J. Laureys

Vice President

Donald J. McNamara

Vice President

Raluca Nita

Managing Director

Jeff Partridge

Partner

Piotr Poplawski

Vice President

John Rabenhorst

Principal

Michael Sherman

Director

Adrian Stroilescu

Managing Director

Robert Sussman

Partner

Nicholas Thicksten

Vice President

Charles C. Thomas

Principal

17 past transactions

RMS Beauty

Acquisition in 2021
RMS Beauty is a Cosmetics company located in Charleston.

Evans Food Group

Acquisition in 2019
Evans Food Group Ltd. is a global producer of branded and private label finished pork rinds and pork rind pellets. Evans currently operates five production facilities (Chicago, IL; Arlington, TX; Portsmouth, OH; Ontario, CA; and Saltillo, Mexico).

Ares

Acquisition in 2019
Ares is a private provider of interventional cardiology procedures in Romania. It collaborates with a highly trained and experienced medical team, formed of leaders in cardiology from Romania and across Europe. Along with interventional cardiology procedures, Ares Centers also perform interventional radiology procedures.

SFERRA

Acquisition in 2018
SFERRA Bros., Ltd. produces and sells linen products in the United States and internationally. Its products include duvet covers, sheets, blankets, blanket covers, and decorative throws and accessories; bath towels, robes, and lounge chair covers; duvets and pillows; table linens and accessories; and baby gifts. The company sells its products through stores in Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, and Kingston, Canada. It also offers its products online. The company was formerly known as SFERRA Fine Linens Factory. SFERRA Bros., Ltd. was founded in 1891 and is based in Edison, New Jersey.

Kernel Season's

Acquisition in 2018
Kernel Season's, produced by Chicago Custom Foods, is a prominent manufacturer and online retailer specializing in popcorn seasonings and related products. The company offers a diverse range of over twenty flavors, including classic options like butter and white cheddar, as well as unique varieties such as garlic parmesan and cheesy caramel corn. In addition to seasonings, Kernel Season's provides popcorn oils and drizzles made from real and natural ingredients. Its products are widely distributed, available in more than 15,000 retail locations across North America, including major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, Target, and Safeway. Kernel Season's is recognized for its quality and innovation in enhancing the popcorn-eating experience for consumers in both movie theaters and retail settings.

Biamp Systems

Acquisition in 2017
Biamp Systems is a provider of professional AV equipment for business, education, and government facilities. Their manufacturing process is the key. From initial DSP design and engineering development, to prototyping and fabrication, to in-depth testing and quality assurance, they manage everything within their walls. The result is shorter lead times, faster response, and increased convenience for you and your customers. Delivering a quality product experience also means being committed to helping you maintain them. Their applications engineers, customer service team, and regional managers are always there for you. Whether you need help designing a system or finding an answer a specific technical question, they have the expertise to be of service. Their goal is to help to deliver an unmatched level of innovation, quality, and reliability in your AV projects. They do their best work when building AV systems that make you look, and sound, great.

Rotometal

Private Equity Round in 2017
Rotometal Sp. z o.o. S.K. designs and manufactures tools for the printing and label industry in Poland and internationally. It offers magnetic, print, sleeve print, rubber coated, and air cylinders; and sheeters (cross cutters), gears, end rings, cutting units, anvils, and magnetic plates. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Swiebodzin, Poland.

Gimbal Brothers

Acquisition in 2017
Gimbal Brothers, established in 1898 and based in Fairfield, California, is a prominent manufacturer of gummy vitamins and gourmet jelly beans. The company is recognized for its commitment to exceptional product quality, customer service, and innovation. Gimbal's offers a diverse range of gourmet confections, including flavors such as cherry, cinnamon, and licorice, along with seasonal candies. Their production facility boasts fully integrated manufacturing capabilities and is certified SQF Level 3, ensuring high standards for food safety and quality. Gimbal's products enjoy a loyal consumer base and are widely available in national retailers across North America.

Hi-Tech Industries

Acquisition in 2017
Hi-Tech is dedicated to supplying the global professional car care industry with a comprehensive array of premium products, timely service and innovative solutions. Hi-Tech Industries is committed to the discriminating product needs of the professional detailer, car wash or valeter worldwide. This commitment is reflected in our products, pricing, service and relationships with their distributors. They have spent the past 70 years refining our craft, to ensure their customers’ needs are effectively met by the features of their products and programs. Their extensive array of products are used daily worldwide in car washes, car dealerships, body shops, auto auctions and anywhere else a professional reconditioning process is taking place.

Fuerst Day Lawson

Acquisition in 2016
FDL is a leading global supplier of specialist ingredients to the Food, Beverage, Fragrance and Chemical industries.

QFG

Acquisition in 2016
QFG Spółka z o.o. is a Polish meat processing company based in Radom, specializing in a diverse range of poultry, beef, and pork products. The company produces high-quality, innovative ready-to-cook and partly prepared meat dishes, which include both chilled and frozen options. QFG is particularly noted for its custom-formulated, portion-controlled frozen chicken products, catering to various foodservice customers, including those in the HoReCa segment, specialty distributors, and retail resellers. Its product offerings encompass breaded and non-breaded items, as well as frozen uncooked, cooked, or baked products, along with sterilized options for extended shelf life. QFG primarily serves markets in Poland and Western Europe. As of December 2015, it operates as a subsidiary of Highlander International Sarl.

Versatex Building Products

Acquisition in 2014
VERSATEX Building Products, LLC is a manufacturer and distributor of cellular polyvinyl chloride (PVC) building products, based in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2003, the company specializes in a variety of offerings including trim boards, sheets, moldings, and custom products for both remodeling and new construction applications. Its extensive product line features items such as soffit systems, louvers, shutters, and decorative elements like trellises and ornaments. VERSATEX emphasizes innovative manufacturing processes that enhance moisture and insect resistance, ensuring high-quality and durable products at competitive prices. The company serves a diverse clientele, including dealers, contractors, and architects, and prides itself on delivering superior service and responsiveness to customer needs. VERSATEX operates as a subsidiary of The AZEK Company Inc.

ProService Finteco

Acquisition in 2012
ProService Transfer Agency Sp. z o.o. (“ProService TA”) is a highly specialized company offering financial services in handling products related to investment funds in Poland and foreign countries as well as specialized insurance and banking products. Their clients appreciate our experience, stability and multi-level cooperation, with a view to implementation of their innovative and personalized requirements. They are a reliable and trustworthy business partner for companies seeking innovate business solutions based on high safety and quality standards. By means of our experience, excellence standards and proven operating procedures we provide a high quality service which has been confirmed by independent auditors who granted us ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and compliance report in accordance with ISAE 3402 (to 2012, SAS 70) standard.

ZREW Transformatory

Acquisition in 2012
ZREW manufactures power transformers for distribution networks, block transformers for power plants and CHP plants up to 125 MVA and up to 170 kV, and special transformers, furnaces and rectifiers.

MEDI-System

Acquisition in 2011
MEDI-system provides private health care services in Poland. It offers rehabilitation programs for patients after severe and disabling injuries, surgeries, spinal injury and diseases, brain injury, stroke, or other neurological diseases or disorders; and specialized care for patients in vegetative state, including comas.

Akomex

Acquisition in 2010
Akomex sp. z o.o. manufactures and supplies packaging products made of corrugated and solid fiberboard. It also offers graphic design, printing, embossing, cutting, gluing, packaging and customizing, and subcontractor’s services. The company serves food, pharmaceutics, cosmetics, chemistry, electronics, advertisement and design, and other industries in Europe. Akomex sp. z o.o. was founded in 1993 and is based in Starogard Gdanski, Poland.

Pioneer Surgical

Venture Round in 2007
Pioneer Surgical Technology is a medical company that provides surgeons with biologic, metal, and synthetic implants. The company provides surgeons with cardiothoracic metal cable, planting, systems, orthobiologics, sports medicine, and biologic- and synthetic-based implants. Furthermore, the company offers donor services by providing individuals with tissue donating options. Pioneer Surgical Technology was founded in 1992 by Edward Ahn and is based in Michigan.
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