Representative Past Investments
T&B Equipment Co., Inc.
Ashland, Virginia
Business Services
May 2014 | Debt Refinancing and Growth Capital
T&B is an equipment rental company that provides temporary seating and structures for a variety of sporting events, including the PGA Tour.
Source Technologies, Inc.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Manufacturing
November 2013 | Debt Refinancing
Source Technologies is the leading manufacturer and distributor of specialized magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) printers for the financial services industry.
Ambient Air Corporation
Atlanta, Georgia
Business Services
December 2012 | Debt Refinancing
Ambient is an HVAC contracting company specializing in multifamily, condominium, and non-residential projects throughout the Southeast.
Industrial Services Group, Inc.
Sumter, South Carolina
Business Services
December 2012 | Growth Capital and Debt Refinancing
ISG is an industrial services company specializing in the application of protective linings and coatings on concrete and metal substrates to guard against erosion, corrosion, abrasion, and chemical attack.
Canopy Construction
Dallas, Texas
Consumer Services
February 2012 | Growth Capital
Canopy is a mid-sized, national provider of roofing system analysis, repair, and replacement services for purposes of insurance restoration.
Advanced Call Center Technologies, LLC
Berwyn, PA
Business Services
July 2009 | Recapitalization
Advanced Call Center Technologies, LLC (www.acctoday.com) is an outsourced call center operator specializing in customer relationship management (“CRM”) and accounts receivable management (“ARM”) services for customers primarily in the financial services and telecommunications industries. The Company manages 2,500+ agents out of five call center locations in Harlingen, Texas; Johnson City, Tennessee; Taos, New Mexico; San Luis, Arizona; and a new facility in Douglas, Arizona.
Tulsa Inspection Resources, Inc.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Business Services
March 2009 | Buyout
Tulsa Inspection Resources (www.tulsainspection.com) provides inspection services to the oil and gas pipelines & related facilities.
Blueberry Broadcasting, LLC
Kennebunkport, ME
Media
July 2008 | Buyout
Blueberry Broadcasting, LLC was formed to acquire 17 radio stations, comprising 14 FM and 3 AM broadcast formats, that are situated in Augusta-Waterville, Maine and Bangor, Maine. The stations were acquired from Clear Channel Communications (“Clear Channel”).
Wholesale Floors, Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
Business Services
June 2008 | Management Buyout
Wholesale Floors, Inc. provides commercial flooring design and installation services for institutional and corporate clients in the greater Phoenix area.
Industrial Piping, Inc.
Pineville, NC
Manufacturing
June 2008 | Management Buyout
Industrial Piping, Inc. designs, assembles and installs process and utility piping systems, skid-mounted modular systems, and fire protection systems for industrial customers, primarily in the Southeast region of the United States.
eServices, Inc.
Richmond, VA
Business Services
May 2008 | Buyout
eServices is an energy management company serving customers across the energy value chain, including producers, developers, generators, marketers, utilities and mid-sized and large commercial and industrial customers.
Island Oasis Frozen Cocktail Co., Inc.
Walpole, MA
Manufacturing
April 2008 | Recapitalization
Island Oasis is a leading turn-key provider of beverage mixes to the foodservice industry providing all-natural frozen beverage mixes and state of the art blender technology.
Blake & Pendleton, Inc.
Macon, GA
Distribution
October 2007 | Management Buy-out
Blake and Pendleton is a provider of compressed air and gas equipment to Industry, offering a full compliment of compressors, vacuum pumps, dryers and filters, and accessories. The company also provides system evaluations, energy audits, leak detection, and data logging services.
B&M Racing & Performance Products, Inc.
Chatsworth, CA
Manufacturing
January 2007 | Add-on Acquisition
With iconic brands such as B&M Drive Train products, Hurst Shifters and Flowmaster Exhaust Technology, B&M Racing and Performance is a leader in the Automotive Performance Aftermarket.
Angelle Concrete Group
Westlake, LA
Manufacturing
December 2005 | Buyout
Angelle is a Louisiana-based manufacturer of concrete, Portland cement and aggregates.
Ambient Air Corporation
Atlanta, GA
Business Services
June 2005 | Recap/Add-on Acquisition
Ambient, through its operating groups, J.R. Hobbs and Peaden Mechanical, is a leading design/build contractor for HVAC systems in the multi-family housing industry with an emphasis on the Southeast.
Selectquote, Inc.
San Francisco, CA
Consumer Services
November 2004 | Growth Financing
Selectquote is the largest direct response agency selling term life insurance in the United States. Founded in 1984, the Company pioneered direct response and comparison shopping for term life insurance.
Roberts-Gordon, LLC
Buffalo, NY
Manufacturing
July 2004 | Buyout
Roberts-Gordon is a designer and manufacturer of gas-fired, low-intensity and high-intensity infrared heating systems and warm-air unit heaters.
Housecall Medical Resources, Inc.
Knoxville, TN
Healthcare
November 2002 | Buyout
Housecall, purchased by Amedisys (AMED) in 2005, provides comprehensive services to assist patients in maintaining or restoring their functional independence by providing in-home care. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.
Scitor Corporation
Herndon, VA
Government Services
July 2002 | Buyout
Scitor provides engineering, financial, management and related services to corporate customers across a range of discliplines.
Avborne, Inc.
Miami, FL
Business Services
March 2002 | Buyout
AAR is a leading provider of diverse products and services to the worldwide commercial aviation and government/defense industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad range of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service.
The Hillman Companies, Inc.
Cincinatti, OH
Consumer Products
March 2002 | Buyout
The Hillman Group is a provider of fasteners for use in commercial and residential applications.
Advantage Mayer
Tampa, FL
Distribution
December 2001 | Recapitalization
Advantage Mayer was a Tampa, Florida-based food broker that is now part of Advantage Sales and Marketing.
Foresite Towers, LLC
Birmingham, AL
Media
December 2001 | Buyout
ForeSite is a fully integrated owner, operator, and developer of communication towers dedicated to providing comprehensive network services to the wireless and broadcast industries in the Southeastern United States.
SmartMail, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Business Services
October 2001 | Growth Financing
SmartMail, a mailing and shipping company, offers surface transport and delivery services for flat mails, catalogs, mailshots, and small packets. The company is now part of DHL Global Mail.
Raytheon Aerospace
Forest, MS
Business Services
June 2001 | Buyout
Raytheon Aerospace is a provider of aircraft maintenance for commercial and private markets.
Professional Paint, Inc.
Lone Tree, CO
Distribution
August 2000 | Buyout
Professional Paint Products is a wholesale distributor of industrial safety and paint supply products.
International Fiber Corp.
North Tonawanda, NY
Manufacturing
January 2000 | Buyout/Add-on Acquisition
International Fiber Corporation is a manufacturer of high-quality, functional cellulose products that serve a range of food and industrial applications.
Woodstream Corporation
Lititz, PA
Consumer Products
December 1999 | Buyout
Woodstream is a manufacturer of a variety of rodent and pest control products, which it sells under a number of household brand names.
Cohr Inc.
Chatsworth, CA
Healthcare
March 1999 | Buyout
Cohr Technology Partners serves the information technology needs of medical and healthcare providers in Southern California, working closely with physicians and medical staff to insure a seamless transition to updated technologies.
Drilltec
Houston, TX
Manufacturing
August 1998 | Buyout
Drilltec is a leading producer of tubular thread protectors and pipe packaging systems. The company has established industry standards for protection of tubular goods against costly damage caused by corrosion or impact.
The Color Factory, Inc.
Sun Valley, CA
Manufacturing
June 1998 | Growth Financing
The Color Factory is a contract developer and manufacturer of cosmetics and skin care for national and international brands.
Nursefinders
Arlington, TX
Healthcare
January 1998 | Buyout
Nursefinders is a provider of comprehensive workforce solutions and health care staffing, providing temporary and permanent staff to fill physician, nursing and allied health care positions in a variety of health care settings and assignment lengths. The company is currently owned by AMN Healthcare Company, the largest provider of such services in the country.
Wilton Industries, Inc.
Woodridge, IL
Consumer Products
January 1998 | Recapitalization
Wilton is a manufacturer of confectionary products and baking decorations.
Gibson Guitar
Nashville, TN
Manufacturing
October 1997 | Growth Financing
Gibson Guitar is an iconic manufacturer of electric and acoustic guitars, pianos, and accessories. The company has a tradition of quality and innovation dating back over 100 years.
Candlewood Hotel Company
Atlanta, GA
Consumer Services
September 1997 | Growth Financing
Candlewood Suites is a chain of extended-stay hotels focused primarily on business travelers.
Auto Radiator Sales
Buffalo, NY
Distribution
June 1997 | Recapitalization
ARS was a leading independent importer of aftermarket radiators for the U.S. market and is now part of Visteon Climate Control Systems.
Au Bon Pain Co., Inc.
Boston, MA
Restaurant
August 1996 | Recapitalization
Au Bon Pain is a fast-casual bakery and cafe chain with locations throughout the U.S., India, South Korea and Thailand.
Julius Koch
New Bedford, MA
Manufacturing
July 1996 | Management Buy-out
Julius Koch develops and manufactures high-quality cords and threads for a variety of purposes. The company is a leading supplier to the sunscreening industry, delivering cords, ladder strings, tapes, and other related articles for Venetian blinds and sunscreening products.
Kirkland's Inc.
Jackson, TN
Consumer Products
June 1996 | Recapitalization
Kirkland's is a retail chain that sells home decor, specializing in furnishings, accessories and gifts. The company has over 300 locations in 30 states.
Liberty-Pittsburgh Systems
Pittsburgh, PA
Business Services
December 1995 | Buyout
Liberty-Pittsburgh Systems is a leading provider of forms and tagging systems for the dry cleaning industry.
Colorado Prime
Farmingdale, NY
Consumer Products
December 1995 | Recapitalization
Colorado Prime Foods is a seller of the finest meats and seafoods, delivered directly to non-commercial customers.
Radio One
Silver Spring, MD
Media
June 1995 | Add-on Acquisition
Radio One, Inc. is an urban-oriented, multi-media company that primarily targets African-American and urban consumers. It is the largest radio broadcasting operation that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners.
Kirker Enterprises, Inc.
Paterson, NJ
Manufacturing
April 1995 | Buyout
Kirker Enterprises is a leader in the development and manufacturing of innovative nail products.
KC Masterpiece
Shawnee Mission, KS
Restaurant
October 1994 | Growth Financing
KC Masterpiece is a midwest-based chain of restaurants based on the well-known brand of barbecue sauces, seasonings, and marinades.
Esquire Communications
New York, NY
Business Services
June 1994 | Add-on Acquisition
Esquire Communications provides litigation support to law firms and corporations, including online scheduling of depositions, calendar management, nationwide facilities and state-of-the-art video and conferencing services.
Garden Ridge Corp.
Houston, TX
Consumer Services
December 1993 | Buyout
Garden Ridge Corp. operates a chain of over 50 stores selling home décor and crafts supplies.
Jackson Products Inc
Belmont, MI
Distribution
April 1993 | Buyout
Jackson Products is a manufacturer of high-quality safety products used by welders and at work zones. The company has since been acquired by Kimberly-Clark.