Past and Present Portfolio Investments
Building Materials & Services
L&S Mechanical, Richardson, TX
The largest provider of plumbing, electrical and HVAC services for
single family residential homebuilders in Texas. After opening four
new locations, expanding into HVAC and electrical services and growing
EBITDA by 500%, L&S was sold to a private equity
group.
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Norcraft Companies, St.Paul, MN
The fifth largest kitchen cabinet manufacturer in North America. After increasing earnings over 400% and closing three add-on acquisitions,
Norcraft was sold to a private equity group.
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Rocktops Granite & Stone Fabrication, Olathe, KS
Leading fabricator and installer of granite, marble and quartz countertops for kitchens, baths and outdoor living areas in Kansas City.
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Thermo-Tech Windows, Sauk Rapids, MN
Leading premium vinyl window manufacturer with a
strong market position in Minnesota and the adjacent states. After
doubling EBITDA, adding a new product line, increasing the plant
size/capacity by 50% and adding three new members to the
management team, Thermo-Tech was sold to a portfolio company of a
private equity group.
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Torstenson Glass, Chicago IL
Leading distributor and fabricator of fire-rated, laminated,
flat, specialty mirror and architectural glass.
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Torstenson Glass Website
Consumer Products
EastPoint Sports, Succasunna, NJ
The largest U.S. designer and distributor of Asian manufactured home recreational sporting goods
and tailgate games to Big Box and E-commerce retailers. From a
startup in 2009, EPS grew to over $80 million in sales, with double
digit operating profit margins, in 2018 when it was sold to a
private equity group.
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Sportcraft, Mount Olive, NJ
Leading designer, marketer and distributor (Asian manufactured) of home recreational sporting goods focusing on Big Box retailers and
sporting goods superstores. After increasing earnings 250% through product line expansions, Sportcraft was sold to a private equity group.
Specialty Manufacturing
Beacon Promotions, New Ulm, MN
Leading national provider of logo imprinted promotional products including markers, consumer electronics, calendars, leather goods, badges and tabletop covers. After completing
three add-on
acquisitions and driving substantial growth at Beacon, Beacon was
sold to a portfolio company of a private equity group.
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Clad-Rex, Franklin Park, IL
Leading manufacturer of vinyl clad steel products used in commercial roofing, industrial and consumer products.
After recruiting a new CFO and VP of Sales, driving substantial
EBITDA growth and revamping the customer acquisition and channel
strategy, Clad-Rex was sold to a private equity group.
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Hollinee, Waco, TX
The largest U.S. manufacturer of pleated and glass air filter media used in residential and industrial filtration. After substantially increasing
earnings, creating secondary manufacturing facilities for key product lines and substantially expanding product categories, Hollinee was sold to a
private equity group.