Private Equity Round in 2021
Brewster Home Fashions is a consumer goods company that manufactures fine wallpaper, wall coverings, and home décor products.
PolyVision Corporation specializes in the manufacturing and supply of ceramic-steel surfaces designed for writing and projection. The company offers a range of collaborative panels and architectural wall panels, as well as e3 CeramicSteel, which serves multiple applications including writing, projection, and architectural surfaces. PolyVision also provides surface imaging services tailored for various sectors. Its product offerings extend to menu and merchandising boards for food service and banking institutions. With approximately 1,150 employees, PolyVision operates manufacturing facilities in the United States and Belgium, and serves clients both domestically and internationally, with about 20 percent of its business conducted outside the U.S. The company, originally founded in 1954 as Information Display Technology, changed its name to PolyVision Corporation in 1992 and has since become a leader in its field, catering to the education, architecture, and infrastructure industries.
Competition Cams Inc. engages in the production of camshafts. It offers valve springs and hardware, timing sets, belts, gear drives, manifolds and throttle bodies, lifters, pushrods, rocker arms, and lubricants. The company also sells t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, and decals and signs online. Competition Cams Inc. was founded in 1976 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee. Competition Cams Inc. operates as a subsidiary of COMP Performance Group.
Midwest Paper Group manufactures and provides recycled containerboard, natural kraft packaging, and printing and writing grades. It includes environmental, energy conservation, emphasis on reduce and reuse, and monitoring of water and quality services. The company was founded in 1889 and is based in Combined Locks, Wisconsin.
United Poly Systems, LLC manufactures polyethylene and duct pipes. The company offers high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes. It serves telecommunications, power utility, electrical, sewer, portable water, and oil and gas collection industries. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. It has an additional office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Private Equity Round in 2018
Reed's Metals is a provider of metal roofing and pre-engineered steel buildings.
SignResource is a designer, manufacturer and installer of exterior and interior signage and brand identification solutions for customers throughout North America with core end markets consisting of retail fuel/convenience store chains, retail and hospitality, and quick serve restaurants.
Royston LLC designs, manufactures, and installs store interiors for the convenience, grocery, quick serve restaurant, mass merchandise, food service, and specialty retail segments. It offers modular metal cabinets, hybrid cabinets, cabinet details, shelving, checkstands, heated merchandisers, pastry cases, and instruction sheets. The company also provides professional and integrated field services, such as master project plans, pre-renovation surveys and individual store evaluations, 3-D concept renderings, product design, engineering, technology integration, construction alliances and subcontract management, installation, equipment consolidation, and inventory management and maintenance. The company was founded in 1964 and is based in Jasper, Georgia with additional location in Royston and Atlanta, Georgia.
Private Equity Round in 2017
Creative Foam Corporation specializes in the design and manufacture of cellular and non-cellular foam products for various industries, including automotive, medical, aerospace, and heavy equipment. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Fenton, Michigan, the company operates 14 facilities across North America, providing extensive production capabilities. Creative Foam offers a range of custom-engineered solutions, such as die-cut and formed foam components, as well as nonwoven and multi-material products. Their medical product line includes precision die-cutting systems and diagnostic imaging solutions. With a focus on innovation, Creative Foam enables clients to develop quieter, stronger, lighter, and safer products, while also serving global markets through exports.
GT Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of custom-engineered valvetrain systems and components for gasoline, diesel, and flex fuel internal combustion engines. Founded in 1905 and headquartered in Westland, Michigan, the company serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, heavy-duty trucks, motorsports, power generation, and recreational vehicles. Its product offerings include hydraulic lash adjusting capsules, roller tappets, stamped rocker arms, roller finger followers, and various valvetrain actuation assemblies. GT Technologies also provides specialized components for heavy-duty diesel applications, such as mechanical roller tappets and roller bearings for high-pressure fuel injector pumps. The company has manufacturing and assembly operations in Ohio, Florida, and Brazil, along with a prototype center in Millbury, Ohio, enabling it to meet the needs of both original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket sector. GT Technologies operates as a subsidiary of GenTek Inc.
Union Corrugating Company has served the metal building components market. The company was launched in 1946 when Mr. J. E. Union left West Virginia with his manually operated corrugating machine and settled in Fayetteville, NC. By the early 1950s, J.E. had built a small business that was struggling to survive.
Alexandria Moulding is a moulding manufacturer and distributor of wood and wood composite mouldings in North America & the world. Alexandria Moulding has five domestic Mega Centres that look after its manufacturing and distribution requirements: - Alexandria East (Canadian East Coast Manufacturing & Distribution) - Alexandria West (Western Canada & American Pacific N.W Manufacturing & Distribution) - Alexandria Mid-West (American Mid-West Distribution) - Alexandria North East (American N.E. Distribution) - Royal Woodworking (Hardwood Manufacturing)
Coldwater Veneer, Inc. is a manufacturer of specialty hardwood veneer and lumber products, founded in 1979 and based in Coldwater, Michigan. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including dealers and manufacturers involved in wood veneer applications such as panels, doors, furniture, cabinets, store fixtures, and various architectural projects. Coldwater Veneer produces its products to meet industry specifications, utilizing a variety of hardwood species to cater to global markets, including building products, furniture, home furnishings, and the automotive sector.
Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized truck equipment, established in 1958 and based in Monroe, Wisconsin. The company designs, manufactures, and installs a wide range of products, including snow and ice control equipment, various commercial vehicle bodies, and fleet modifications such as cab and suspension alterations. Monroe Truck Equipment also offers services for vehicle upfitting, which includes the installation of snowplows and spreaders, as well as parts and maintenance services. With a focus on customer responsiveness and innovation, the company has expanded its reach through multiple locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky. Monroe Truck Equipment serves dealers, fleets, and end users, providing its offerings both in-person and online. The company, originally known as Monroe Machine & Welding, Inc., has grown from a single blacksmith shop into one of the largest players in the industry.
Vita Nonwovens prides itself on working with their customers to provide them with innovative, quality products. Their aim is simple – to be the best in all the markets in which they operate. Vita Nonwovens embodies this mission by providing you with a range of innovative nonwoven products and giving you unparalleled customer service in order to help you stay one step ahead of the competition. Each Vita Nonwovens facility encompasses innovation through engineering and implementation of some of the most technical and state-of-the-art production processes in the industry.
El Dorado Packaging, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing and sale of paper bags and printed paper roll stocks, primarily catering to the food industry in the United States. The company produces a variety of bag types, including bulk, polywoven, multiwall, and self-opening sacks, serving sectors such as sugar, flour, corn meal, cat litter, salt, and rice. Founded in 1963 and originally known as El Dorado Paper Bag Manufacturing Co., Inc., the company rebranded to its current name in September 2014. With a legacy rooted in manufacturing since the 1950s, El Dorado Packaging is headquartered in Rosemount, Minnesota, and has established itself as a reliable provider for both consumer and commercial packaging solutions.
AAA Sales & Engineering, Inc. is a manufacturing company based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, specializing in the design and production of railroad products and precision machining. Founded in 1968, the company offers a diverse range of products including classification yard cars, retarders, pneumatic switch machines, and various components used in rail applications. Additionally, AAA Sales & Engineering provides high precision manufacturing services for industries requiring low to high volume production, including automotive and utilities. The company utilizes advanced automation and a global foundry network to deliver cost-effective, high-quality engineering solutions to its clients, which include class I and II railroads, regional railroads, and industrial facilities.
Private Equity Round in 2014
AAA Sales & Engineering, Inc. is a manufacturing company based in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, specializing in the design and production of railroad products and precision machining. Founded in 1968, the company offers a diverse range of products including classification yard cars, retarders, pneumatic switch machines, and various components used in rail applications. Additionally, AAA Sales & Engineering provides high precision manufacturing services for industries requiring low to high volume production, including automotive and utilities. The company utilizes advanced automation and a global foundry network to deliver cost-effective, high-quality engineering solutions to its clients, which include class I and II railroads, regional railroads, and industrial facilities.
KIC LLC based in Vancouver, WA, is a commercial vehicle wheel end firm that serves the Class 8 truck, trailer, transit/school bus, and suspension original equipment manufacturers and associated aftermarkets. Formed in 1972, KIC has supplied components and engineering design services to industries ranging from wood products and materials handling, to the international truck parts aftermarket. Our experience and excellent customer service has made KIC the fastest growing supplier to the commercial vehicle industry.
Betty Machine Company Inc. manufactures precision parts, CNC and screw machine products. The company was founded in 1942 and is based in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Aarrowcast, Inc. is a manufacturer of ductile and gray iron castings, supplying a wide range of industries, including government and defense, agricultural and heavy truck equipment, industrial equipment, mining, and construction. Founded in 1976 and located in Shawano, Wisconsin, the company operates from a 210,000-square-foot facility on 40 acres, producing approximately 50,000 tons of castings annually. Aarrowcast specializes in precision castings and offers additional services such as heat treating and assembly, enabling clients to receive custom solutions that are both efficient and cost-effective. The company's commitment to timely delivery further enhances its value to customers across various sectors.
Trantech Radiator Products, Inc. manufactures and markets transformer radiators in North America. Its products include coolers, control panels, fans, flow indicators, IHR, manifolds, pumps, welded header, and valves. It also offers engineering and re-engineering for transformer cooling system solutions internationally. The company was founded in 1932 and is based in Edgefield, South Carolina.
Toledo Molding & Die, Inc. operates as an integrated tier one and tier two supplier of HVAC, powertrain, and interior/exterior components and sub-systems to customers in North America and internationally. Its products include automotive integrated cooling modules, heater and air conditioner handling units, fluid reservoirs, cooling fans and shrouds, air induction systems, interior components, plastic injection and blow molded parts, HVAC components and ducts, and air handling assemblies. The company also offers contract design services for product development; and testing laboratory services to automotive, commercial, and aerospace manufacturers. Toledo Molding & Die, Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Toledo, Ohio with satellite engineering offices in North America. As of October 2, 2018, Toledo Molding & Die, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Grammer AG.
GVS Filtration is a leading provider of air and liquid filtration solutions, serving a diverse global market with a focus on light-duty automotive applications. With a legacy spanning over 60 years, the company originated from the entrepreneurial efforts of Ralph Kuss, who founded the business in 1949 in Findlay, Ohio. Initially producing vinyl liners, the company diversified into various filtration products, establishing a reputation for innovation and quality. After several transitions, including ownership changes and global expansion with manufacturing facilities in France, Brazil, and China, GVS Filtration has solidified its presence in the industry. The company's mission is to exceed customer expectations by delivering effective filtration solutions that also contribute to reducing environmental emissions, adhering to regulatory standards, and maintaining high-quality management practices.
Roadtrek Motorhomesmanufacturer and marketer of Class B motorhomes.
Private Equity Round in 2010
Edelbrock, LLC designs, manufactures, and distributes performance replacement parts for the automotive aftermarket in the United States. It offers accessories, air filters, apparel, camshafts, carburetors, chemicals, crate engines, cylinder heads, engine dress-up, fittings, fuel injection, fuel systems, garage sale, gaskets, ignition, installation items, intake manifolds, nitrous oxide, power packages, sensors, superchargers, thermostats, tools, valvetrain, and water pumps. The company sells its products through a network of dealers and online in the United States. Edelbrock, LLC was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Torrance, California with locations in Torrance and San Jacinto, California; and Sanford, North Carolina. Edelbrock, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Edelbrock Holdings, Inc.
Private Equity Round in 2009
SouthernCarlson operates as a fastening and packaging distributor. It offers fasteners that include nails, staples, screws, anchors, and bolts nuts and washers; tools that include compressors and generators, power tools, screw driving systems, hand tools, electrical products, and powder actuated systems; and other construction products that include framing hardware, surface protection, weather barriers, adhesives and sealants, building products, and ladders platforms and scaffolding.
E.B. Bradley is a West Coast distributor of cabinetry hardware, laminates and surfacing products, board products, edgebanding, and woodworking supplies, as well as a manufacturer of laminated panels, serving the commercial construction and residential renovation markets. The Company operates from an established network of 11 facilities located in California, Oregon, Washington and Arizona
Gulf Coast Machine & Supply Co Manufacturer of large forgings for use in the oil and gas, petrochemical, wind energy and general industrial markets. .
FAS Controls
Acquisition in 2007
FAS Controls, Inc. designs, develops, and manufactures valves, switches, actuating devices, lights, and control components to automotive, heavy truck, recreational vehicle, off road, engine, and industrial markets. It offers gasoline control valves, stroke solenoids for parking locks, compressor drives, belt-drive systems, switchable clutches for auxiliary units, and engine cooling systems
Center Manufacturing
Acquisition in 2006
Center Manufacturing formed as a metal stamping company serving the automotive and consumer electronics industries.
Algoma Hardwoods is a construction company offering architectural, flush and stile and rail doors services.