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Binswanger Glass was founded in 1872 when Samuel Binswanger opened a small glass store in Richmond, Virginia. The new business thrived in the reconstruction era that followed the Civil War. Soon Samuel’s four sons joined him in business and the company began serving clients throughout the South. The early 1900s were a time of growth. By 1903, the Richmond office could no longer handle all the business and a branch was opened in Memphis. In 1923, a second branch was opened in Houston.

The HC Companies is a plastics company that provides horticultural containers.

Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, Strata Worldwide is a leading global provider of products, services and technologies that promote a higher level of safety in the mining and energy sectors. Strata offers differentiated mining products such as engineered secondary roof supports, coal mining ventilation control and emergency refuge chambers. It specializes in advanced safety technologies including completely wireless underground communications, tracking and atmospheric monitoring, as well as proximity detection systems that operate both underground and on the surface. Strata’s mission is to provide products and services that keep working environments both safe and productive. Their core values are to listen to customer requirements, tailor solutions to meet their needs, and provide unmatched service and support throughout the entire business process. Over the course of 24 years, they have established a large customer base built on trust by providing proven and reliable products, high quality service and timely customer support.

MPI manufactures high precision parts for powertrain, hydraulic and propulsion applications in passenger cars and light trucks through a stamping process known as fineblanking.

Nekoosa Coated Products is proud to have a strong legacy and ongoing commitment to innovation. In 1961, 3M entered the carbonless paper market and introduced the vast majority of the carbonless sheet product innovations through the 1990’s. In 1996, 3M divested seven divisions to form an independent company, Imation. 3M/Imation Specialty Paper earned a reputation as the leading carbonless technology innovator in precision coating, microencapsulation, and imaging chemistry complimented by with a powerful alliance of merchant partners to provide innovative, functional solutions to printers. In 2005, an entrepreneurial investment group, Dunsirn Partners, acquired the Imation Specialty Paper business and renamed it Nekoosa Coated Products. The following year, Nekoosa acquired Nashua’s Carbonless Paper business to further expand Nekoosa’s presence in the carbonless market. Today, Nekoosa Coated Products has an intense focus on developing a growing portfolio of specialty products to compliment its carbonless product portfolio.

Industrial Container Services is the largest provider of reusable container solutions in North America. Through its multiple brands, ICS operates 49 strategically located facilities in the United States and Canada. ICS is well positioned to service local, regional and national customers alike, and strives to be the supplier of choice for high quality, environmentally responsible container solutions. The Company offers unparalleled expertise with over 100 years of experience in the industrial container space and is focused on anticipating customer needs and exceeding expectations.

Preferred Compounding is a portfolio company of Wingate Partners, which purchases controlling equity interests in manufacturing, distribution and service businesses and creates value by actively supporting management in substantially improving operating performance.

Western Marketing has been a distributor of petroleum products for over 60 years.Western Marketing company to supply products to a growing customer base.WMI is a regional supplier of bulk and packaged lubricants to customers utilizing internal combustion engines primarily for transportation, agriculture, and energy pumping and gathering systems.

Dunn Paper Company is a a leading manufacturer of specialty papers for high performance, niche applications and have been producing quality products since 1924. Located in Port Huron, Michigan, we have an international presence but are driven by local community values. We are proud to produce some of the finest papers in the world and have extraordinary loyal customers and vendors. We are a provider of in-line waxed paper. Our primary products in this end market consist of dry wax, uncoated, coated, and fluorocarbon treated papers. Our products in this end market consist of thermal transfer base, matte & security labels, release base, and beverage labels. High strength combined with low basis weights make this desirable. Our flexible packaging products consist of coated & uncoated pouch papers, available in basis weights ranging from 25 to 50 lbs. Product features include superior printability and mold resistance. We provide only high-end, niche bag stock. End-market applications include multi-wall and single-layer paper bags, with consistency, stiffness, strength, and grease resistance. Dunn Paper operates with a commitment to our community by being environmentally conscious and striving to ensure the continued availability of natural resources for current and future generations. We believe it is both good business practice and our duty to protect the natural resources of the communities we serve.

Stein World, a designer, importer, and distributor of decorative home accents including accent furniture, lamps, occasional tables, accent chairs, and mirrors. Stein World is a pioneer and leader in hand painted and hand carved accent furniture.

Sunrise Oilfield Supply keep your production operating at full capacity and your downtime to a minimum.Sunrise Oilfield Supply do this by stocking and manufacturing the highest quality products at competitive prices.Sunrise Oilfield Supply also provide fully stocked trailers for larger, on-location projects.

USA Environment, LP is a full-service environmental & industrial contractor with construction expertise in environmental remediation, industrial services, RAD / NORM services as well as ecological restoration.

Cal Pacific Specialty Foods is the largest industrial processor of strawberries in North America. Cal Pacific specializes in frozen fruits, concentrates and purees for the foodservice and industrial markets. Clients include many of the largest consumer packaged food companies and restaurant chains. Lake Pacific partnered with management and other investors to recapitalize Cal Pacific.

Premier Retail Interiors was the U.S. market leader in designing and manufacturing high-end custom cosmetics displays for department stores, as well as serving high-end specialty retailers with interior elements.

National Print Group provides a broad range of display products and services to many of the most recognized retailers and its innovative retail solutions.

For nearly 30 years, Corrpro has been a leading provider of cathodic protection systems and engineering services. As a subsidiary of Aegion Corporation, Corrpro offers cathodic protection corrosion solutions for every industrial market including pipeline, refinery, above and underground storage tanks, water, wastewater, concrete, infrastructure, offshore and marine. Corrpro is a leading provider of cathodic protection corrosion control systems, CP engineering services, and corrosion protection services relating to cathodic protection coatings, pipeline integrity and reinforced concrete structures. Their specialists, from beginning to end, are skilled in the art of cathodic protection coatings, systems integration, and inspection.

S&N Communications is a recognized provider of telecommunications and coaxial cable infrastructure services across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. The company specializes in a comprehensive range of outside plant services, including routine repairs, network design, installation, testing, and implementation. S&N Communications also offers construction services for electric and gas infrastructure, site development, and underground utility services. Their expertise extends to both wired and wireless infrastructure, catering to various wireless tower projects and RF technology systems, as well as supporting numerous wireless carriers and infrastructure deployment companies. Known for their reliability and cost-effectiveness, S&N Communications aims to deliver low-cost and time-sensitive solutions for diverse construction needs.

AmerCable is develops and manufactures cable. The Company manufactures flexible mining cable for coal mines, oil and gas drilling and production, surface and underground mining, renewable energy such as solar and wind, and for general industrial applications.

Founded in 1968, ENSR International (www.ensr.com) is a global provider of environmental consulting, engineering, and remediation services to industry and government. A perennial Environmental Business Journal award winner, ENSR recently received environmental excellence awards from BP and Textron.

Kevco was the largest distributor and manufacturer of building products sold to the manufactured housing and RV industries.