Lewis Bakeries
Private Equity Round in 2024
Lewis Bakeries is a producer of bakery products, specializing in fat-free, reduced-calorie bread to promote healthy living. Their product range includes bread, cakes, and hot dogs, all designed to provide fresh and satisfying options for health-conscious consumers. They offer their products in full and half packs, catering to various customer needs, from grilling meats to family dinners.
Europe Snacks
Acquisition in 2024
Europe Snacks S.A. specializes in the production and distribution of salted snacks for the European food retail market. The company offers a diverse range of products, including stacked chips, savory snacks, crackers, and biscuits. By focusing on competitive pricing and a broad product line, Europe Snacks aims to meet the growing demand for snack foods among consumers in France and other European countries.
BrightView Holdings
Post in 2023
BrightView Holdings Inc is a prominent provider of commercial landscaping services in the United States, employing over 18,000 individuals. The company specializes in a wide range of services, including landscape maintenance, enhancements, tree care, and landscape development. BrightView operates through two main segments: Maintenance Services and Development Services. Maintenance Services are primarily self-performed via a national branch network, focusing on route-based operations, while Development Services involve the design, coordination, and installation of landscapes for notable corporate, athletic, and university complexes. Serving a diverse clientele that includes corporate properties, public parks, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and golf courses, BrightView is committed to creating exceptional landscapes that enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves.
Constantia Flexibles
Acquisition in 2023
Constantia Flexibles is a manufacturer of flexible packaging solutions catering to both consumer and pharmaceutical sectors. The company produces a wide array of tailor-made packaging options, including blister packs, containers, pouches, trays, and strip packs, designed to enhance the usability of products for various clients. Its offerings serve diverse industries such as food, pet food, pharmaceuticals, and beverages. In the pharmaceutical domain, Constantia Flexibles specializes in packaging for oral drug delivery, injectables, transdermal drug delivery, and medical devices, ensuring that products are effectively packaged to meet industry standards and consumer needs.
Nestlé Waters North America
Acquisition in 2023
Nestlé Waters North America is a North American business unit that produces and distributes numerous brands of bottled water across North America. Nestlé Waters North America offers an unrivaled portfolio of bottled water brands for healthy hydration, including Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, Splash, and Pure Life®. The company also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, customizable water, and beverage delivery service.
EnviroServe
Acquisition in 2023
EnviroServe is a provider of environmental and rail services that focuses on hazardous waste management across the United States and Canada. The company specializes in the removal, transportation, and disposal of hazardous, nonhazardous, universal, and recyclable wastes. EnviroServe offers a range of services, including remediation, testing, packaging, and emergency response to environmental incidents. By effectively managing waste and promoting recycling, the company aims to support clients in enhancing environmental safety and sustainability.
Prefere Resins
Acquisition in 2022
Prefere Resins GmbH is a leading manufacturer of phenolic resins and adhesives, catering to various industries including construction, aerospace, automotive, and engineering. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Erkner, Germany, the company specializes in producing resols and novolacs for applications such as composite boards, laminated veneer lumber, and technical laminates. Prefere Resins serves a diverse range of industrial needs, providing solutions for abrasives, advanced composites, insulation, and more. The company operates seven production sites across Europe, including locations in the United Kingdom, France, Finland, Poland, and Romania, and engages in contract manufacturing in Austria, the United Kingdom, and Norway. Research and development activities are conducted in Austria, Finland, and Germany, allowing Prefere Resins to deliver tailored services and innovative products to meet customer demands. The company was previously part of the Dynea Group and has a strong heritage in the resin industry.
Therm-O-Disc
Acquisition in 2022
Therm-O-Disc is a designer and manufacturer of safety-critical sensors, thermal cutoffs and sealed connecting components primarily used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning, appliance, water heater, industrial, aerospace & defense, and transportation applications.
Sensience
Acquisition in 2022
Sensience is a sensing technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of safety-critical sensors and sealing components. The company serves blue-chip customers across various sectors, including HVAC, appliance, industrial, automotive, and aerospace and defense markets. Sensience's product offerings include thermal cutoffs and sealed connecting components, which are integral in providing protection against overheating in major, portable, and personal care appliances. By focusing on safety and reliability, Sensience aims to meet the stringent demands of its diverse clientele.
Flexsys
Acquisition in 2021
Flexsys America is a manufacturing company specializing in the production of specialty chemicals for the rubber industry. The company focuses on enhancing the performance and durability of tires and various rubber products by offering a range of solutions, including anti-degradants, vulcanizing agents, and post-vulcanization stabilizers. Through its innovative chemical formulations, Flexsys aims to improve the safety and overall performance of rubber goods, ultimately contributing to the advancement of tire technology.
Eastman Chemical Company-Tire Additives business
Acquisition in 2021
Eastman Chemical Company-Tire Additives business is a global leader in critical specialty chemicals for the tire industry with an unmatched asset footprint and superior technical services. The business develops, manufactures, and sells insoluble sulfur, antidegradants, and post-vulcanization stabilizers that enable superior processing and performance results for tire manufacturers.
ArchKey Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2021
ArchKey Solutions is a construction and technology firm based in Saint Louis, Missouri, specializing in electrical contracting and related services. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including construction, facility, and program management, as well as design, building, and maintenance services. ArchKey Solutions focuses on national contracting and provides expertise in communications, instrumentation, and engineering, ensuring that clients receive tailored solutions for their electrical, technology, controls, automation, civil, and utility needs.
Kensing
Acquisition in 2021
Kensing is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals that focuses on producing a variety of products derived from vegetable oils. The company specializes in plant sterols, natural vitamin E, anionic surfactants, and esters. Kensing caters to a diverse range of industries, including personal care, home care, health, nutrition, and agricultural markets. By utilizing vegetable-oil-based raw materials, Kensing enables its clients to enhance and improve their products while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Nestlé Waters North America
Acquisition in 2021
Nestlé Waters North America is a North American business unit that produces and distributes numerous brands of bottled water across North America. Nestlé Waters North America offers an unrivaled portfolio of bottled water brands for healthy hydration, including Poland Spring® Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, Splash, and Pure Life®. The company also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, customizable water, and beverage delivery service.
CentroMotion
Acquisition in 2019
CentroMotion is a manufacturer of precision motion control and actuation solutions, serving diverse industries such as agriculture, automotive, medical, marine, construction, and commercial vehicles. The company designs and produces a wide array of engineered components and systems, including airflow systems, harsh-duty instrumentation, electro-mechanical cables, synthetic rope, and hydraulic position equipment. By focusing on highly engineered products, CentroMotion aims to deliver solutions that enhance safety, reliability, and productivity in various applications, ultimately contributing to the efficient operation of systems that build, move, and feed the world.
Innophos Holdings
Acquisition in 2019
Innophos Holdings, Inc. is a producer of specialty ingredients catering to the food, health, nutrition, and industrial markets. The company operates through three segments: Food, Health and Nutrition; Industrial Specialties; and Other. Its product offerings include specialty phosphate products, phosphoric acids, and mineral, enzyme, and botanical-based ingredients. These ingredients serve a variety of applications such as flavor enhancers in beverages, leavening agents in baked goods, and excipients in vitamins and supplements. Additionally, Innophos provides technical grade purified phosphoric acid for food and water treatment, as well as sodium tripolyphosphate, which is used in cleaning products and industrial processes. The company also produces granular triple super-phosphate for agriculture, aimed at enhancing crop yields. Innophos primarily serves consumer goods manufacturers and specialty chemical manufacturers across North America and internationally. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos operates as a subsidiary of Iris Parent LLC.
Jadex is a precision manufacturing company that specializes in producing customized material science products for diverse markets. These include medical devices, temperature control packaging, and consumer goods. The company's portfolio spans plastic components, engineered nylon resins, monofilaments, and zinc products, all tailored to meet specific client needs. Jadex is committed to sustainability, offering eco-friendly solutions that enhance both consumer health and environmental responsibility.
Newell Brands
Acquisition in 2019
Newell Brands is a global consumer goods company operating through three segments: Home and Commercial Solutions, Learning and Development, and Outdoor and Recreation. The company manufactures and distributes a wide range of products, including custom-designed plastics, nylons, and monofilament, as well as baby gear, infant care products, writing instruments, art products, and outdoor equipment. Newell Brands serves both consumer and industrial markets, providing solutions that cater to diverse needs.
Nexeo Plastics
Acquisition in 2019
Nexeo Plastics is a global distributor of industrial plastic products, serving a variety of end markets including automotive, healthcare, packaging, and electronics. The company offers a comprehensive range of materials such as terpolymers, acrylics, thermoplastic alloys, copolyesters, and numerous other synthetic and organic polymers. In addition to product distribution, Nexeo Plastics provides technical support, material selection assistance, and logistical services including supply chain management, transportation, and warehousing. Incorporated in 2018 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Nexeo operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, effectively connecting suppliers and customers in the plastics industry.
Robertshaw Controls
Acquisition in 2018
Robertshaw is a global engineering and manufacturing company that specializes in the production and supply of controls, valves, and related products for both commercial and residential appliances. The company offers a diverse portfolio, including controls for washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers, as well as gas valves, switches, ignitors, electronic timers, gas pressure regulators, micropumps, and fittings. Recently, Robertshaw has expanded its capabilities by acquiring BSI, further enhancing its product offerings in gas delivery systems for appliance and HVAC equipment manufacturers.
FXI is a manufacturer specializing in engineered polyurethane foam products for various sectors, including home, healthcare, electronics, industrial, personal care, and transportation. The company produces a range of flexible polyurethane and polymer foam products, which encompass finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials. FXI's innovations are designed to enhance comfort and health while contributing to the functionality of products in different industries. Their foam solutions also play a crucial role in protecting automobile passengers and ensuring the safe transport of delicate electronic components.
NORPAC
Acquisition in 2016
NORPAC is a leading manufacturer of newsprint and various publication paper products. The company, which was established as a joint venture between Weyerhaeuser Company ("Weyerhaeuser") and Nippon Paper Industries ("NPI"), supplies products to customers throughout North America and internationally. The acquisition of NORPAC follows Weyerhaeuser's strategic review of its Cellulose Fibers business.
Compass Chemical International
Private Equity Round in 2015
Compass Chemical International LLC, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia with an additional location in Huntsville, Texas, is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals for various industries. The company specializes in producing phosphonates, dispersants, polymers, acids, agricultural products, biocides, and esters. These chemicals are used in applications such as industrial water treatment, oil and gas drilling and production, institutional and industrial cleaning, recreational water treatment, agriculture, printing, pulp and paper processing, plastics manufacturing, and food and beverage production. Compass Chemical International operates as a subsidiary of Italmatch USA Corporation.
Orion Food Systems
Acquisition in 2015
Orion Food Systems, L.L.C. specializes in custom food service solutions for various organizations worldwide. Founded in 1983 and based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the company develops its own food service brands and offers a range of services, including menu and cost development, marketing, onsite training, and 24-hour operational support. Orion Food Systems also provides private label services and produces a variety of food products, such as bakery and frozen doughs, custom-blended cheeses, dips, and sauces. The company serves multiple markets, including convenience stores, education, grocery, healthcare, military, sports and entertainment, and transportation. With a strong presence in the food industry, Orion Food Systems has over 900 franchisees and licensees delivering high-quality offerings, from pizza to Asian-inspired bowls and hand-crafted flatbreads, to customers around the globe.
Airxcel
Acquisition in 2014
Airxcel, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions for various applications, including recreational vehicles, telecommunications enclosures, and assisted living facilities. The company's diverse product offerings include air conditioners, furnaces, water heaters, cooking appliances, rooftop products, sealants, roller shades, and ventilation systems. With a workforce of over 800 employees, Airxcel operates three manufacturing facilities and five sales and distribution locations across the United States, enabling it to market its RV and HVAC products globally. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to the needs of its diverse customer base.
Petroplex Acidizing
Acquisition in 2012
Petroplex Acidizing Inc. is a specialized service provider based in Midland, Texas, focused on acidizing and chemical treatments for oil, gas, and injection wells in the Permian Basin. Founded in 1981, the company offers a range of services including proprietary calcium sulfate/paraffin dissolving chemicals, custom hydrochloric acid blends, anti-sludge systems, and oil field stimulation chemicals. Its capabilities extend to matrix and high-rate pressure fracture acidizing, transportation of hydrochloric acid during frac treatments, pressure pumping, and backside monitoring services. Petroplex Acidizing primarily serves small independent producers and exploration and production companies, with additional facilities located in Levelland, Texas, and Lovington, New Mexico.