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Consumer Products and Services
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Airxcel Holdings, Inc.
Initial Investment: August 2005
Airxcel is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, water heaters, and cooking appliances for the recreational vehicle ("RV") industry. Airxcel's products are used in all types of RVs, from top-of-the-line Class A motorhomes to lower priced towable travel trailers. The Company, through its Marvair operating division, is also a leading designer and producer of wall-mounted air conditioners for telecommunications shelters and self-contained school classrooms.
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www.airxcel.com |
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AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc.
Initial investment: February 2004
AMF Bowling Worldwide, Inc., headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is the world's largest bowling company. The Company operates approximately 370 bowling centers worldwide and is a leading bowling products manufacturer and distributor. AMF's product line consists of bowling pins, automatic pin-spotters, synthetic lanes, other bowling products and billiards tables.
www.amf.com |
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B&G Foods, Inc.*
Initial Investment: December 1996
B&G Foods, Inc. manufactures, sells and distributes a diversified portfolio of high-quality, shelf-stable branded food products including pickles and peppers, hot sauces, wine vinegar, maple syrup, molasses, snack foods, fruit spreads, pasta sauces, beans, ready-to-use spices, salad dressings, marinades, taco shells and kits, and taco sauce and seasonings. The company's products are marketed under the following brands: Ac'cent, B&G, B&M, Brer Rabbit, Emeril's, Joan of Arc, Las Palmas, Maple Grove Farms of Vermont, Ortega, Polaner, Regina, Sa-Son, Trappey's, Underwood, Vermont Maid, and Wright's. B&G Foods distributes its products to national grocery chains, food service customers, direct-store-door customers, specialty distributors and export customers. On October 8, 2004 B&G foods went public on the American Stock Exchange (ticker: BGF).
www.bgfoods.com |
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Doane Pet Care Enterprises, Inc.*
Initial Investment: April 1996
Doane Pet Care Company is the largest manufacturer of dry pet food in the United States. The Company manufactures products for both retail customers, including WalMart, and national branded pet food companies. Doane also manufactures and sells its own regional branded products. The Company produces a full range of pet food for both dogs and cats including dry, canned, semi-moist, soft treats and dog biscuits.
www.doanepetcare.com
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Eurofresh, Inc.
Initial Investment: December 2001
Eurofresh, Inc. is a year-round producer of hydroponically grown, pesticide-free, premium greenhouse tomatoes. Founded in 1990, Eurofresh has one of the most experienced management teams in the industry and is a leader in the North American hydroponic greenhouse tomato market. The Company currently produces beefsteak tomatoes and tomatoes-on-the-vine which are sold directly to supermarkets as well as wholesale distributors.
www.eurofresh.com |
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HealthPlus Corporation
Initial Investment: December 1997
HealthPlus Corporation was formed to acquire urban and suburban primary care hospitals in partnership with physicians. The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and currently owns and operates four hospitals in Houston and Los Angeles.
www.health-plus.net |
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MWI Veterinary Supply*
Initial Investment: June 2002
MWI Veterinary Supply, headquartered in Idaho, is the largest supplier of animal health products to the veterinary profession in the Western United States. The Company distributes pharmaceuticals, biologicals, equipment and supplies to both the food animal and companion animal markets. On August 2, 2005, MWI went public on the NASDAQ (ticker: MWIV).
www.mwivet.com |
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Remington Arms Company, Inc.*
Initial Investment: February 2003
Remington, headquartered in Madison, N.C., designs, produces and sells sporting goods products for the hunting and shooting sports markets, as well as military, government and law enforcement markets. Founded in 1816 in upstate New York, the Company is one of the nation’s oldest continuously operating manufacturers. The Company had revenues in 2005 of approximately $410 million and distributes its products throughout the U.S. and in over 55 foreign countries.
www.remington.com
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Seroyal
Initial Investment: December 2004
Seroyal, headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, markets and distributes high-quality nutritional supplements and homeopathic remedies to health care practitioners in Canada and the U.S. The Company's practitioner customers include naturopathic, chiropractic and medical doctors, nutritionists, homeopaths, acupuncturists, veterinarians and dentists. Seroyal markets nutritional supplements under its proprietary Genestra brand and homeopathic remedies manufactured by Unda SA of Belgium (under the Unda brand) through exclusive distributorship agreements for Canada and the U.S.
www.seroyal.com
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Totes Isotoner Corporation
Initial Investment: September 2004
Totes Isotoner Corporation is a leading designer and distributor of branded umbrellas, gloves, hats, scarves, rubber footwear and slippers. The Company's highly recognizable brands include Totes®, Isotoner® and Raines®. The Company also operates a network of 107 retail outlet stores to sell its own products as well as sunglasses, luggage and other branded products.
www.totes-isotoner.com
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Unwired Group Limited*
Initial Investment: October 2000
Unwired was established to acquire spectrum licenses in the 3.4GHz band in Australia. In October 2000, the Company successfully participated in the spectrum auction. Unwired will use the acquired spectrum to offer a full range of telecom services over a low-cost, broadband wireless network.
www.unwiredaustralia.com.au
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