PORTFOLIO
Aquarium Fish Distribution
SEGREST, INC.
headquartered in Gibsonton, Florida, is the world's largest wholesale distributor of tropical fish to pet store chains and independent pet shops. Segrest also distributes small animals, birds, reptiles, plants, live rock and dry goods to its customers. The company has facilities in Florida, Alabama and Georgia. With over 25 years industry experience, over 400 employees in eleven states, a proprietary water filtration system, unique packing technologies and an in-house laboratory, Segrest is able to offer the most varied and premium quality supply at a high volume and a minimum of losses. These factors, along with significant cost advantages as the largest buyer of domestic and imported fish, enable the company to operate as the price and quality leader in the industry.
http://www.segrestfarms.com
Cable Preparation Tools
THE RIPLEY COMPANY
located in Cromwell, Connecticut, is a market leader in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of cable preparation tools. These specialty hand tools are sold to electrical utility, electrical contractor, CATV, telephone and telecommunication markets under the Utility Tool, Cablematic, Miller and Clauss tool brand names. Ripley tools strip electrical, coaxial and fiber optic cable jackets from .055 to 4 inches. The European market is served by Ripley Europe, a U.K. subsidiary.
http://www.ripley-tools.com
Consumer Products
REDOX BRANDS, INC.
located in West Chester, Ohio, is a marketer and developer of premium brands in the home care/cleaning product category. Founded in 2000, Redox has thus far successfully purchased the venerable OXYDOL detergent and BIZ bleach additive brands from Procter & Gamble. These products are sold through supermarkets, mass merchandisers and drug/convenience channels as well as industrial markets. The intention is to revive these orphan brands and to continue to acquire premium brands in the cleaning category.
http://www.redoxbrands.com
Hardwood Flooring Distribution
CUSTOM WHOLESALE FLOORS, INC. (CWF)
Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL is an industry-leading distributor of hardwood flooring and related installation and finishing supplies. The Company's primary customers are floor-covering retailers, wood flooring retailers and wood flooring installers and finishers. CWF has differentiated itself by developing and marketing a line of exotic hardwood flooring products under the Forest Accents brand name. The Company has six distribution facilities located in Florida (4) and Georgia (2).
http://www.cwf.com
WOOD PRO, INC.
headquartered in Auburn, MA, is an industry-leading distributor of hardwood flooring, tile and related installation and finishing supplies to flooring contractors. The company has earned the title "The Wood Floor Experts" with distribution centers able to provide customers with a full array of materials, equipment, experience and expert advice for any floor project plus unmatched customer service. The company has five sales/distribution facilities located in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York.
http://www.woodproinc.com
Diversified Military & Industrial Manufacturing
CAPEWELL COMPONENTS COMPANY, LLC
is a diversified manufacturing company located in South Windsor, Connecticut.
The Capewell Division manufactures military parachute releases, ripcords, cable assemblies, slings, aerial delivery platforms and various safety devices for commercial aircraft. Capewell also designs, develops, manufactures and provides training for heavy and precision airdrop systems, extraction components and airlift products. Applications include military resupply airdrops and humanitarian relief.
http://www.capewell.com
The Cramer Company, also located in South Windsor, Connecticut, manufactures a range of motorized cycle timers, elapsed time indicators and permanent magnet motors for machinery, appliances, military and HVAC applications.
http://www.cramer-motors.com
The M.H. Rhodes Company, located in South Windsor, Connecticut manufactures a wide range of timers and panel mount time switches for the medical, automotive, military, appliance, aerospace, security and food service industries.
http://www.mhrhodes.com