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Our Portfolio
History of investing in leading businesses, across many diverse sectors, accelerating growth and value creation.
Pirtek Europe
London, United Kingdom
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: November 2018
Pirtek Europe (“Pirtek”) is the leading franchisor and operator of hydraulic hose replacement and service businesses in Europe. Pirtek and its franchisees serve more than 50,000 customers from nearly 200 service centers in the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Pirtek’s customers greatly value the company’s technical expertise, national service network, one hour response time, and 24/7 service.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Industrial service and repair businesses
Feeders Supply Company
Louisville, KY
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: April 2016
Leading specialty pet products retailer primarily in the greater Louisville, Kentucky market. Founded in 1959, Feeders Supply currently operates 16 retail locations and focuses on providing "everything you need for all the pets you feed."
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Regional pet products retailers throughout the U.S.
Global Claims Services
Jacksonville, FL
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: September 2017
Leading provider of replacement value assessment and product matching services for residential insurance claims involving flooring, siding, and roofing damage in the U.S. and Canada.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Insurance services companies in the U.S. and internationally
North American Breaker Company (NABCO)
Burbank, CA
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: January 2015
Leading specialty reseller of circuit breakers and related electrical components dedicated to “need-it-now” product solutions for wholesale electrical distributors. Founded in 1996, NABCO serves over 3,000 wholesale distributors, allowing them to offer end customers a comprehensive line of circuit breakers and related products. The company carries over 10,000 distinct product offerings and emphasizes difficult-to-source products not regularly stocked by traditional distributors. NABCO is headquartered in Burbank, CA and services customers from nine inventory-equipped warehouse locations, enabling next-day delivery throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Manufacturers and distributors of electrical and telecommunication products
Painters Supply & Equipment Co (PSE)
Taylor, MI
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: June 2017
Leading distributor of automotive, industrial, and architectural coatings in the United States.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Distributors of automotive, industrial, fleet, and architectural coatings and associated products located throughout North America
Precision Aviation Group
Taylor, MI
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: December 2012
Leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. Founded in 1993, PAG provides comprehensive supply chain and Inventory Supported MRO services (ISMRO®) for instruments, avionics, and accessories for a variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Serving over 3,000 customers in 62 countries, the company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with facilities in Vancouver, BC; Long Beach, CA; Peachtree City, GA; Lafayette, LA; and Brisbane, Australia.
Deal Team:
Steelite International
New Castle, PA
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: September 2017
Leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of tableware, glassware, and other tabletop products to restaurants, hotels, and other foodservice operators. Founded in 1983, Steelite is a world leader in the manufacture and distribution of tabletop ranges to a customer base that includes the largest international restaurant and hotel chains, as well as some of the finest independent restaurants in the world.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Manufacturers and distributors of foodservice equipment and supplies
Authority Brands
Columbia, MD
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: August 2014
Leading franchisor of residential cleaning businesses with over 180 franchised service territories in the United States and Canada. Founded in 1977, TCA has developed a proven franchise system which affords franchises territorial exclusivity, turn-key marketing and operational support, and access to proprietary business management software. The company’s franchises provide regular cleaning services to over 80,000 customers.
Deal Team:
T.S.S.
Warren, MI
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: February 2017
The nation’s leading designer and manufacturer of light-equipment, fixtures, and specialty signage for the car wash industry. The company serves more than 2,000 car wash operators, distributors, and OEMs across all 50 states, offering 1,300+ active SKUs in a broad range of "must-have" functional product categories that drive meaningful incremental volume and returns for car washes.
Deal Team:
Tranzonic
Cleveland, OH
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: March 2018
Value-added supplier of consumable, non-discretionary maintenance, cleaning, safety, and hygiene products to more than 35,000 commercial and industrial customers in North America. The company offers a broad range of over 3,000 products such as gloves, industrial wiping products, and general hygiene and safety items. The company has a differentiated business model with proprietary brands and global sourcing capabilities and is well-diversified across suppliers, customers, and end markets.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- One- or two-step distributors providing consumable maintenance, cleaning, or safety products
Custom Molded Products
Newnan, GA
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: November 2013
Leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized plastic components used in spas, pools, and whirlpool baths. The company offers over 3,500 SKUs and is focused on outward-facing components such as jets and filters. CMP serves over 350 active customers, including leading spa OEMs and pool distributors.
Deal Team:
Environmental Express
Charleston, SC
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: March 2011
Leading provider of consumable supplies and equipment to the environmental testing laboratory market. The company’s primary strategy is to convert customers from labor intensive testing methods to more efficient processes, utilizing automation and disposable supplies. Environmental Express serves over 2,500 customers in the commercial, municipal, and industrial testing lab segments.
Fire & Life Safety America
Richmond, VA
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: June 2015
Leading provider of comprehensive fire and life safety solutions with an emphasis on maintenance, repair, and installation of a range of fire detection and suppression systems such as alarms, fire detection devices, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers. The company maintains a highly recurring customer base consisting of over 4,000 customers throughout 14 branch locations in the mid-Atlantic region and nationally through a large and diverse partner network.
Deal Team:
LawLogix Group
Phoenix, AZ
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: December 2012
Leading provider of software-as-a-service solutions and data migration services to law firms, employers, and non-profit organizations. The company provides immigration case management, electronic I-9 compliance, and E-Verify solutions with a focus on engineering excellence, stellar customer service and support, and thorough legal analysis.
New Carbon Company
South Bend, IN
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: April 2012
Leading provider of waffle mix to independent and chain restaurants, hotels, resorts, colleges, and other foodservice channels. The company pioneered The Waffle Program, whereby customers are provided a complementary waffle iron and subsequent maintenance in exchange for an agreement to purchase mix exclusively from New Carbon. The company maintains long-standing relationships with many of the largest restaurant and hotel chains, and serves over 40,000 customer locations.
Deal Team:
Goldco
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: December 2012
Leading operator of 48 Burger King restaurants in Florida. Since its founding in 1980 with a single restaurant, Goldco has consistently grown its footprint through new store development and acquisitions of contiguous franchisees.
Deal Team:
Radiance Holdings
Denver, CO
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: October 2018
Radiance Holdings (Radiance) is dedicated to the growth and support of leading franchised brands in the health, beauty, and wellness categories. Radiance is the parent company of Sola Salon Studios, the leading franchisor and operator in the emerging salon suites sector, and The Woodhouse Day Spa, a growing franchisor of premium day spa businesses.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Beauty and health services franchise opportunities
TCP Analytical
Pittsburgh, PA
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: November 2018
Leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemicals, supplies, and equipment used in analytical testing labs and production operations throughout North America. With an offering that includes over 50,000 SKUs, TCP Analytical serves over 9,000 customers and is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service and technical support while adhering to stringent quality standards.
Five Star Food Service
Chattanooga, TN
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: October 2016
Leading provider of on-site food and beverage solutions to employers and other commercial, institutional, and educational locations across the Southeastern United States. Five Star’s offering includes micro markets, vending, office coffee and water delivery, catering, and cafeteria services.
Deal Team:
Women's Marketing
Westport, CT
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: February 2014
Leading media strategy, planning and buying organization that works with emerging and established brands seeking exposure to female consumers and key retailers. The company’s integrated services span the spectrum of media channels, including magazines, digital, mobile, social media, out of home and broadcast. Founded in 1982, WMI serves over 250 customers and provides dedicated expertise in a variety of end markets, including health, beauty, fashion, footwear and accessories, cosmetics and food and beverage.
Deal Team:
Safco Dental Supply
Buffalo Grove, IL
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: June 2019
Safco is a leading national distributor of consumable dental supplies. The Company offers a comprehensive product offering, with over 20,000 SKUs, through its industry-leading e-commerce website and printed catalogue. Safco offers dentists a “hassle-free” shopping experience, rapid processing and delivery, and a focus on customer service.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Dental Product Distributors
Empire Group
Raleigh, North Carolina
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: January 2020
Empire Group (“Empire”) is a wholesale distributor of commercial foodservice equipment and genuine OEM parts into diverse markets, including foodservice equipment dealers, service organizations, buying groups, and national chain accounts. Empire brings technical expertise and national fulfillment capabilities to it’s over 5,500 customers.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Commercial Foodservice equipment and parts distributors
Shearer Supply
Farmers Branch, TX
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: September 2021
Shearer Supply is one of the nation’s largest independent distributors of HVAC equipment and supplies, serving customers from sixteen branches across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and New Mexico. Shearer’s core product lines include American Standard Residential and Commercial HVAC, Ameristar Heating and Air Conditioning, and Samsung HVAC.
Midway Dental Supply
Livonia, Michigan
Realized Investment | Date of Investment: July 2017
Midway Dental Supply (“Midway”) is a leading distributor of dental products, supplies, and equipment. Headquartered in Michigan with sales offices across the Midwestern U.S., Midway carries over 65,000 SKUs and serves over 7,000 dentists. In addition to product distribution, the Company provides equipment, dental lab, and office support services to its customers.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Dental Product Distributors
Forta
Grove City, PA
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: September 2020
Forta is a manufacturer of synthetic fibers used to reinforce concrete and asphalt, reducing construction costs and significantly extending the useful life of flooring and pavement. The company’s fibers have been used in over one billion square feet of industrial flooring and over one hundred thousand miles of pavement.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Commercial building products and chemicals
Fresh Direct Produce
Vancouver, British Columbia
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: August 2021
Fresh Direct Produce is one of the leading fresh produce distributors in Canada, with six locations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. The Company’s diverse and growing offering of over 5,000 SKUs includes a broad selection of import, specialty, and organic products in addition to a comprehensive conventional produce offering.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Specialty, ethnic and fresh produce distributors in Canada and the US. serving the retail, food service and hospitality channels.
Messenger LLC
Auburn, IN
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: December 2021
Messenger is a leading provider of memorialization products, tech-enabled insurance assignment services, and technology solutions to the funeral industry, serving more than 10,000 customers nationally. Messenger’s product offering includes acknowledgment cards, guest register books, memorial service folders, prayer cards, and other keepsakes and memorialization jewelry.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Distributors of products to the funeral industry
- Service Providers to the funeral industry
Ascend Bakery Brands
Buffalo, NY
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: June 2021
Ascend Bakery Brands is the parent company of three premium wholesale bakery brands – Backerhaus Veit, Costanzo’s, and Prop & Peller. Ascend provides highest-quality sandwich breads, buns, rolls, and Bavarian pretzels to retail and foodservice customers across the United States and Canada.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Complementary wholesale bakeries throughout the U.S.
MTA
Pinellas Park, FL
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: July 2022
MTA is a leading provider of equipment, testing, inspection, maintenance, and certification services to the medical gas and controlled environment industries. MTA services thousands of healthcare and life science facilities annually through a comprehensive network of highly experienced and trained technicians.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Complementary providers of equipment, testing, inspection, maintenance, certification and calibration services to technically demanding markets.
APA
Simi Valley, CA
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: January 2023
APA is a leading supplier of replacement parts to the automotive aftermarket. APA designs, sources, and distributes a wide range of more than 8,000 automotive parts to a diverse range of warehouse distributor, retail, and eCommerce customers through its ÜRO Parts and Autotecnica brands.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Automotive aftermarket suppliers
Chef Merito Seasonings
Van Nuys, CA
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: July 2022
Chef Merito is a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded seasonings, spices, marinades and other flavor solutions to the Hispanic grocery and foodservice market. The Company has a strong presence in California which it serves through a company-operated DSD model, with a growing national presence served through a network of distributors.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Spices, seasonings, and marinades, as well as broadly across ethnic grocery and foodservice products.
Clayton Kendall
Monroeville, PA
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: November 2023
Clayton Kendall is a provider of corporate branded merchandise and marketing products to franchised and multi-unit customers on a national basis. Products include apparel, uniforms, marketing materials, promotional products and signage, which are typically purchased on a programmatic basis through custom white label websites created by Clayton Kendall.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Complementary providers of promotional products, branded apparel/merchandise, and branded marketing products
- Tech-enabled business and marketing service providers
The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley
Napa, CA
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: December 2023
The Perfect Purée is a leading provider of premium branded frozen fruit purées, concentrates, zests and blends, primarily serving the foodservice channel. Their product delivers finished flavor profiles for a wide variety of applications including beverage, culinary, pastry and ingredients.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Providers of frozen fruit purées, aseptic/shelf-stable fruit purées, and other fruit-based ingredient products
Barr GeoSpatial Solutions
Houston, TX
Current Portfolio | Date of Investment: October 2023
Barr is a leading provider of geospatial services using aerial LiDAR, imaging, surveillance, methane leak detection, and AI technology to map and monitor critical infrastructure and natural resources across North America. The Company operates a fleet of over 25 sensors and 50 aircraft to help deliver valuable information to clients across a wide range of end markets.
Deal Team:
Seeking Add-on Acquisitions:
- Complementary providers of geospatial, aerial inspection, and remote infrastructure monitoring services
Hill Country Dairies
Value-added distributor of over 200 milk, butter, cream, and cheese products that are primarily used as meal input ingredients into core menu items. The Company is differentiated by a white-glove, vendor-managed inventory model which includes product curation, automatic restocking, expiring product rotation, multiple drop-offs per week, and other value-added services.
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