General Home Pharmacy is a leading compounding pharmacy that operates under the brand Sinus Dynamics. The company offers a selection of drug delivery devices designed to deliver compounded medications topically within the nasal and sinus regions. Unlike oral or intravenous therapy, topical treatments offer low systemic absorption, thereby greatly reducing the risk of side effects. The pharmacy produces custom compounded liquid and liquid gel antibiotic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory medications in their state of the art, quality controlled laboratories.
Formed in 2002, DW Healthcare Partners is a healthcare focused private equity firm with over $250 million under management. DW invests in leading healthcare companies with high growth potential in the middle market. There extensive knowledge of the healthcare market allows them to understand the operational and strategic issues confronting business owners and help accelerate the growth of businesses in order to build shareholder value.
Interface Solutions
Wind Point Partners Acquires Interface Solutions
Interface Solutions is a leading manufacturer of sealing systems and engineered composite materials, including a unique line of specialty papers. The organization enjoys long-established cooperative partnerships with customers in an array of worldwide markets. With a heritage of technical innovation, production expertise and product excellence that were the hallmarks of the businesses that make up today’s Interface Solutions, the company’s core competency is applying materials science and polymer chemistry to create the best solutions for their customers’ specific applications.
Wind Point Partners is a private equity investment firm that partners with top caliber executives to acquire middle market businesses where they can establish a path to value creation. Established in 1984, Wind Point has raised seven funds with over $2.8 billion in commitments and acquired more than 90 platform companies and 160 add-on acquisitions.
Seitz Corporation
Recapitalized by Andlinger & Company
Seitz Corporation is a leader in small-scale motion control and gear train systems. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and assembles complex plastic and metal components for Fortune 1000 customers engaged primarily in business equipment, medical products and food & beverage products. Seitz also provides strong engineering capability in developing innovative solutions to customers’ product design issues.
Andlinger is a private investment and management firm founded in 1976 by Gerhard R. Andlinger. Andlinger focuses on management buyouts, growth equity capital, corporate divestitures, and acquisitions of private businesses.
With office throughout the United States and Europe, the firm seeks to make investments in concert with the operating partners of portfolio companies to accelerate the growth of those companies while maintaining firm financial footing. Andlinger & Company is in the business of building enduring profitability for the businesses that they invest in.
Noble Systems
Recapitalized by Brown Brothers Harriman
Noble Systems Corporation is a leading international software and service provider of contact center technology. Their solutions allow companies to communicate more effectively with their customers via multiple channels, including inbound/outbound/blended voice, email, fax and web. The company’s products and services are used in banking, collections, fundraising, healthcare, research, media and publishing. They are designed to leverage real-time management tools and maximize the results of their customers. The company utilizes the latest hardware, database and telephony technologies to offer a fully open, highly customizable and scaleable platform. For more than 20 years, Noble Systems has been delivering CIM solutions that build performance and productivity, improve the quality of customer contacts, and reduce costs.
Brown Brothers Harriman is the oldest and largest partnership bank in America. BBH currently operates in seven domestic and seven overseas locations with over 4,000 employees. In addition to a full range of commercial banking facilities, the firm is among the leading providers of global custody, foreign exchange, private equity, merger and acquisition services, investment management for individuals and institutions, personal trust & estate administration and securities brokerage.
The transaction was funded with equity and junior capital from Brown Brothers Harriman and senior debt provided by Wells Fargo Foothill.
Empire Petroleum
American Infrastructure has invested in Empire Petroleum
Empire Petroleum is a leading motor fuels distributor of top brands including Sunoco, BP, Chevron, Marathon, Texaco, Valero, Gulf, and Getty / Lukoil. Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. Metro area, Empire currently distributes motor fuel products to gas stations in 12 Mid-Atlantic, Southeastern and Midwestern states.
Based in Foster City, California, the American Infrastructure MLP Funds is a private equity firm investing in real property, infrastructure and natural resource-related companies. Their innovative strategy is designed to provide unique advantages for the owners, management teams and businesses in which they invest.
Medquip Inc.
Invests in Edge Medical Supply and Texas Mobility Products
Edge Medical Supply and Texas Mobility Products is a leading supplier of durable medical equipment through twelve locations throughout Texas. The company also operates a closed-door pharmacy.
MEDQUIP INC., headquartered in Bluffton, South Carolina is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative healthcare products; specializing in the categories of compressor nebulizer systems, pulse oximeters, and blood pressure monitors. MEDQUIP is recognized as being a leading expert in the design of Airial® brand adult and pediatric nebulizer systems. Airial® brand products are known for quality having achieved an industry wide reputation of reliability, with a proven track record of dependability.
A&R Transport and Alliance Logistics
Recapitalized by FdG Associates
FdG Associates has recapitalized A&R Transport and Alliance Logistics. The company is now known as A&R Logistics and is the nation’s largest providers of bulk transport and related services to the plastic resin industry, as well as a provider of third-party logistics services to shippers in a variety of other industries. The company operates from 22 facilities throughout the United States and manages a specialized fleet of approximately 700 tractors and 1,100 trailers.
Headquartered in New York City, FdG Associates is a leading private investment firm providing equity capital to North American-based middle market growth companies with “best-of breed” business models and unrealized potential. By building partnerships with outstanding management teams and providing advisory resources from within and outside of the firm, FdG empowers companies to achieve their full growth and value creation potential.
The transaction was funded with equity provided by FdG Associates and A&R Transport management, as well as debt provided by Wachovia. Terms of the acquisition agreement were not disclosed.
AutomationSolutions
Recapitalized by The Riverside Company
AutomationSolutions is a developer and designer of highly engineered and very complex solutions involving electro-mechanical motion control (mechatronics) and machine automation. Based in Beverly, MA, the company employs a staff of highly trained engineers to custom design and integrate cutting edge machine automation solutions to sophisticated OEMs. The industries that it serves include: Life Science, Semiconductors, Packaging, and Homeland security, among others.
The Riverside Company is the largest private equity firm investing in premier companies at the smaller end of the middle market, focusing on industry-leading companies valued at $10 million to $100 million. They currently have $1.6 billion in capital under management and 120 professionals dedicated to niche leaders at the small end of the middle market. Riverside has offices in New York, Cleveland, Dallas, San Francisco, Atlanta, Chicago and Los Angeles, as well as a presence in Europe.
Riverside’s investment represents a partnership between The Riverside Company and AutomationSolution’s shareholders.
Quantum Medical Imaging
Recapitalized by Riverside Partners
Quantum Medical Imaging, a highly innovative and fast-growing technology company, is a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality medical radiographic systems for hospitals and imaging centers around the world. The company supplies the radiographic imaging industry with superior products for enhanced diagnostic capability. The Riverside Partners’ investment will be used by Quantum to enhance its international market expansion and to aggressively develop new products. Quantum has been growing at an average rate of 45% per year for over five years and has many exciting new programs to continue its superior growth profile.
Founded in 1989, Riverside Partners is a private equity firm that invests in leading healthcare and technology companies based in North America, with a particular focus on companies that are founder and family owned. Riverside’s goal is to partner with companies to add significant value while allowing owners to reach their personal financial and professional goals.
The USA Bouquet Company
Recapitalized by FdG Associates
The USA Bouquet Company is a leading international designer, importer and value added distributor of bouquets and fresh cut flowers. Headquartered in Miami, with national distribution presence in Chicago, Atlanta, and New Jersey, the company focuses on and is the market leader for providing products and services to the fastest growing segment of the market: the large supermarkets, mass markets and convenience stores across the country, including Wal-Mart, Publix, Aldi and Sam's Clubs.
Headquartered in New York City, FdG Associates is a private investment firm providing equity capital to North American-based middle market growth companies with “best-of breed” business models and unrealized potential. By building partnerships with outstanding management teams and providing advisory resources from within and outside of the firm, FdG empowers companies to achieve their full growth and value creation potential.
The transaction was funded with equity provided by FdG Associates and USA Bouquet management, as well as debt provided by Merrill Lynch & Co. Terms of the acquisition agreement were not disclosed.
Trimac Transportation
Acquired StarTrans, Inc.
Trimac is the premier bulk transportation and logistics provider in North America.With sixty years of continued internal growth and expansion through strategic acquisitions, Trimac provides truck transportation as well as related distribution and management services throughout North America. The company transports bulk commodities and selectively pursues opportunities in general freight and intermodal transportation services. Distribution services include, but are not limited to, systems design and operation, materials handling, consolidation, packaging, and product or load brokering - if this is an integral part of the core trucking business. Management services include, but are not limited to, total fleet management, equipment maintenance, cleaning, leasing, consulting, and logistics.
StarTrans is a dry-bulk and flatbed carrier providing time-sensitive services to over 200 customers. The company’s fleet of over 600 tractors and 730 trailers transports cement, lime, and other dry-bulk materials, as well as, flatbed commodities throughout the Southeast and Upper-Midwest.
Allied Extruders
Recapitalized by Red Diamond Capital
Allied Extruders, based in Long Island City, New York, is a leading producer of high-density and low-density polyethylene film sold to converters and specialty packaging companies. Allied manufactures a wide array of tubing, centerfolds, and gusseted material, and uses various resins to accommodate the market’s requirements for strength, seal-ability, and clarity.
Formed in 2002, Red Diamond Capital is an independent $150 million private equity fund that invests in middle market manufacturing, distribution and service businesses in North America. Through their partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan’s leading trading company, Red Diamond offers a unique mix of strategic resources, industry-focused capital, and management expertise to fuel the growth of their portfolio companies.
Electro Sound, Ltd.
Acquired by Starlight Electronics, LLC
Electro Sound, Ltd., is a specialty electronics mail order distribution company. Established in 1980, the company is a leading importer of parts and accessories for consumer electronics with an extensive inventory of original and replacement parts covering many top manufacturers.
Starlight Electronics, LLC is a private holding company whose shareholders built Emerson Radio to a billion dollar electronics manufacturer from a start up and ultimately achieved a New York Stock Exchange listing.
Alfa Medical Products
Vega Capital Corp. provides growth capital
Alfa Medical is a leading supplier of sterilization products. The company has a full line of sterilizers, including autoclaves steam sterilizers for laboratory use, medical sterilizers such as Ritter, Tuttnauer and Pelton-Crane, which are sold to the medical, dental, laboratory, and podiatry markets.
Vega Capital Corp. is a private investment firm specializing in providing expansion capital, acquisition financing, and financing for the re-capitalization of private companies in manufacturing and distribution in the Northeast.
Hoboken Wood Flooring Corp.
Recapitalized by Code Hennessey and Simmons
Hoboken Floors, established in 1923 and headquartered in Wayne, NJ, is the largest independent distributor of hard surface flooring in the country with sales exceeding $400 million. The company distributes hard surface flooring products from 26 locations in the categories of wood, laminate, resilient, ceramic tile, tools, installation materials, and accessories. The company also maintains two major design showrooms for the architectural and design communities in the D & D Building in New York and the Boston Design Center.
Since 1988 Code Hennessy & Simmons has formed five private equity funds and currently manages over $2.5 billion of capital. Today their portfolio consists of investments in 18 operating companies with combined annual revenues of more than $4.6 billion. CHS has invested in more than 56 platform companies and completed in excess of 130 add-on acquisitions.
Dynarex Corporation
Acquired by Private Investor
Established in 1967, Dynarex Corporation currently services medical products distributors and institutions in all 50 states as well as a number of European and Latin American countries. Dynarex has gained broad acceptance of its products in the acute care, primary care, emergency and home care markets because of a strong commitment to competitive pricing structures, superior product quality, new product development and exemplary customer service. The company’s product line includes wound care, infection control, antiseptic products, and patient care.
Pro Clinica, Inc.
Acquired by Emmerling Post Advertising, Inc.
ProClinica Inc. merged into Emmerling Post after almost 20 years producing sponsored CME programs, sales training programs, sales aids, journal advertising and professional/public relations programs. Some of its clients and products included NEN/Dupont Imaging (thallium-201 imaging), Cutter Laboratories (Intralipid), Boots Laboratories (Synthroid, E-Mycin), and Campbell Soup (Intelligent Quisine). Emmerling Post Advertising, Inc. offers a full range of leading-edge communication services to clients of all sizes, including some of the most prestigious brands in the world. A customer-driven organization built around highly specialized business units.
Hospac Corporation
Acquired by HCM Distribution Corporation
Hospac Corporation has been one of the leading distributors of medical, surgical supplies and equipment to hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics since 1945. As a member of Abco, representing a combined purchasing power in excess of one billion dollars annually, Hospac can offer competitive prices on standard brand merchandise, equipment, and quality private labeled supplies.
HCM Distribution Corporation is a family owned and operated investment group.
Europadisk, Ltd.
Holding Capital Group acquires a 60% interest
Europadisk is a complete manufacturing solution for independent musicians, labels, software producers, and resellers. The company manufactures commercial, molded CDs, DVDs, Vinyl Records, Cassettes and CD Business Cards, with a nationally known audio mastering studio, which has produced numerous Billboard charted hits. Europadisk also has a complete state of the art graphics studio, which produces custom artwork and digitally mastered pre-press.
Founded in 1975, Holding Capital Group is a private equity investment and international money management firm. The firm’s private equity focus is to acquire and grow - with management - profitable companies. They have acted as principal in over 200 acquisitions and other investments aggregating $3 billion in value. Today, the firm has investments in over 50 companies and manages, by itself and through its affiliates, over $2 billion. Holding Capital Group has over 60 members worldwide with backgrounds in industry, finance, and professional services.
Experience Design
Recapitalized by Experience Design Acquisition LLC
Experience Design is a specialty manufacturer and designer of packaging products used to import and display soft luggage. The company holds numerous patents and has developed a line of proprietary products that protect fragile cargo.
Experience Design Acquisition, LLC is a syndicated investment group comprised of private investors, Sterling/Carl Marks Capital and Oberlin Capital.
Industrial Products Enterprises
Recapitalized by Experience Design Acquisition LLC
Industrial Products Enterprises is a full service distributor of packaging products primarily to the garment industry. In addition to the complete line of shipping and packaging products the company also manufactures custom sealing tape.
Experience Design Acquisition, LLC is a syndicated investment group comprised of private investors, Sterling/Carl Marks Capital and Oberlin Capital.
