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Red Monkey Foods, based in the Ozark Mountains of Southwest Missouri, specializes in high-quality spices and seasonings. The company is dedicated to innovation, continually introducing new flavors and products that cater to contemporary consumer demands, including lower sodium options and the absence of MSG and other unhealthy ingredients. Red Monkey Foods also emphasizes quality by sourcing herbs and spices from the current year's crop and maintaining small inventory levels to ensure freshness. In addition to providing a diverse range of seasoning blends, the company offers private label contract manufacturing services for gourmet store brands, leveraging a global organic supply chain and strong product development capabilities. Red Monkey Foods is committed to educating consumers on incorporating herbs and spices into their meals while maintaining superior customer service. The company invites feedback and fosters a creative community by encouraging customers to share their cooking tips and recipes.

United Poly Systems, LLC specializes in the manufacturing of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, serving a variety of industries such as telecommunications, power utilities, electrical, sewer, potable water, and oil and gas collection. Founded in 2011 by Jim Massengale and Bert Bridges, the company leverages over 40 years of combined industry experience to drive its success. United Poly Systems offers a range of HDPE products, including pressure pipes for fluid transmission and duct pipes for cable and electrical transmission, available in various sizes and specifications. With facilities in Springfield, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company benefits from a strategic location that enhances its ability to efficiently serve customers across much of the United States. The growing market for HDPE pipes aligns with ongoing infrastructure improvement initiatives, further positioning United Poly Systems for continued growth.

Ramsey Industries, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of service cranes, winches, and planetary gear drives. The company's product offerings include work-ready trucks, service cranes, truck bodies, and spare parts, as well as hydraulic and electric winches, hoists, capstans, and various accessories. These products cater to a wide range of applications in industries such as towing and recovery, utility, oil and gas, mining, forestry, military, and mobile fleet services. With a focus on safety and reliability, Ramsey Industries serves its clients through a global network of dealers. Founded in 1944 and based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the company operates a manufacturing, sales, and service facility in Olathe, Kansas, and has evolved from its original name, Ramsey Brothers Tool & Die. Its subsidiary brands, including Auto Crane and Eskridge, further expand its reach in the industrial market.

West Star Aviation, Inc. is a provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the business aviation industry. Founded in 1952 and based in Grand Junction, Colorado, the company specializes in a variety of offerings including airframe and engine repair, major modifications, avionics installation and repair, interior refurbishment, and paint services. In addition to technical maintenance, West Star Aviation offers fuel and ramp services such as engine preheat, hangar storage, and gourmet catering. The company also provides complete Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services for transient aircraft at its facilities in East Alton, Illinois, Aspen, Colorado, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Formerly known as Monarch Aviation, West Star Aviation has established itself as a comprehensive solution for the diverse needs of its clients in the aviation sector.

Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of specialized truck equipment, primarily focused on snow and ice control solutions. Founded in 1958 and based in Monroe, Wisconsin, the company has expanded its operations to several locations across Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky. Monroe Truck Equipment offers a comprehensive range of products, including dump, service, platform, and van bodies, as well as vehicle modifications tailored for fleet and commercial use. Their services encompass the design, installation, and upfitting of vehicles, ensuring performance-driven solutions for municipal, commercial, and fleet customers. The company is recognized for its customer-centric approach, characterized by flexibility and a commitment to quality, which has facilitated its rapid growth in the industry. Additionally, Monroe Truck Equipment provides online access to its products, enhancing distribution to dealers, fleets, and end users.

Encore Rehabilitation Services, LLC, founded in 2007 and based in Farmington, Michigan, specializes in providing a range of rehabilitative therapy services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and speech therapy. The company serves various healthcare settings such as nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies. Encore is committed to delivering outcome-driven therapy solutions alongside compliance and revenue cycle support services, facilitating healthcare organizations in enhancing their service offerings. The organization emphasizes building strong relationships with customers, employees, and residents through an effective service delivery model that prioritizes visibility, communication, and clinical education.

Power Products LLC, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is a global, diversified electrical products platform with locations in The Netherlands, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada and the United States. The Power Products portfolio consists of leading brands for a variety of aftermarket and OEM customer segments in electrical construction and maintenance, recreational marine and specialty vehicles, industrial power, and transportation. Their legacy dates back to 1959 with the founding of Gardner Bender and since then they have built a world-class organization “Powering Innovation, Connecting with Customers.”

As a premier air and liquid filtration provider, they will supply global filtration solutions using their tradition of innovation and technology to develop new products and services that exceed their customers’ needs and reduce environmental emissions across all markets by continuing to improve the effectiveness of their business management system and by meeting and adhering to local and state government requirements where they conduct business and by following customer and ISO/TS requirements. Kuss Filtration Inc. has over 60 years experience providing air and liquid filtration solutions to a diverse global market. The Kuss business was founded in Findlay, Ohio USA in 1949 by Ralph Kuss, who subsequently formed R.L.Kuss & Company in 1951. The first products produced were vinyl liners for sauerkraut vats. Ralph Kuss’ entrepreneurial spirit led the company to begin producing intank fuel filters as early as 1953. He directed the company into a wide range of products. At the time of Ralph Kuss’ death in 1979, the company produced filters, water mattresses, vinyl airport hangar doors, and vinyl swimming pool liners. In 1986 the Kuss family sold the business to Fleetguard, a division of the Cummins Engine Company and in 1990 Fleetguard divested all of the products not related to filters. In 2007, as part of Cummins’ global branding strategy, Kuss was merged into Cummins Filtration, and became part of its Light Duty division. In 1996 Kuss began manufacturing in France and by the end of 2007, Kuss had established its global presence with additional manufacturing locations in Brazil and China. The Kuss Filtration operation in Bloomer, Wisconsin was established by Nelson Industries in 1965. Nelson Industries was a supplier of filtration products and exhaust and emissions control systems. In 1998, Nelson Industries was sold to Fleetguard, a division of the Cummins Engine Company. In 2005, as part of Cummins’ global branding strategy, Nelson was merged into Cummins Filtration, and became part of its Light Duty division. On October 31, 2011, the Light Duty filtration business operations based in Findlay, Ohio and Bloomer, Wisconsin were sold to Industrial Opportunity Partners, LLC (IOP). This sparked the rebirth and re-establishment of Kuss Filtration Inc.

SWS Environmental Services, Inc. is an established environmental services contractor based in Panama City Beach, Florida, providing a comprehensive range of services to private industry and government clients across the United States. Founded in 1974 and previously known as Eagle-SWS, the company specializes in emergency spill response, disaster recovery, site remediation, hazardous waste disposal, decontamination, industrial cleaning, and maintenance. SWS also offers technical services such as groundwater investigations, environmental auditing, and regulatory compliance support. The company operates service centers in multiple states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas, allowing it to efficiently respond to environmental emergencies. With a commitment to safety, reliability, and customer support, SWS Environmental Services has evolved into one of the largest firms in the sector, enhancing its capabilities and service offerings through a merger that broadened its geographic reach and expertise.

Norwesco, Inc. is North America's leading manufacturer of proprietary rotationally molded polyethylene tanks for agricultural, water, closed-top industrial and below ground septic and cistern applications. Norwesco was founded in 1939 in St. Paul, Minnesota under the name of Northwest Plastics, Inc. The name was changed in 1973 and at that time Norwesco was ranked as one of the oldest and largest plastic processors in the United States. Norwesco had been a publicly traded company until January 1988 when Norwesco, Inc. was acquired and taken private by its management and private equity investors. In 2008 they were acquired by Olympus Partners and became part of Tank Holding Company along with tank manufacturer Snyder Industries. Their current financial partner is Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. Over the years they have significantly expanded their geographic presence through the addition of facilities throughout the United States and Canada. They currently operate 14 plants and are the third largest rotational molder in North America. Norwesco's rotational molding of tanks began in 1980 with a single plant in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota. Now, that plant is the headquarters for thirteen additional manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Norwesco is the world's largest supplier of rotationally molded tanks and Plastics News has ranked us as one of the top ten rotational molders in North America!

UMA Enterprises, Inc. is a prominent importer and wholesaler of home decor, gift, and floral products in the United States, with a diverse catalog that includes over 8,000 items such as tabletop accessories, wall decor, accent furniture, floral accessories, garden items, and holiday decor. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Compton, California, the company has built a strong reputation in the home decor industry over its 30 years of operation. UMA supplies its products to both wholesale and retail merchants and operates showrooms in California, Atlanta, and High Point, along with additional representative showrooms in Columbus, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Seattle, Washington. The company is committed to offering a broad selection of quality products at competitive prices, ensuring efficient shipping and excellent customer service.

UMA Enterprises, Inc. is a prominent importer and wholesaler of home decor, gift, and floral products in the United States, with a diverse catalog that includes over 8,000 items such as tabletop accessories, wall decor, accent furniture, floral accessories, garden items, and holiday decor. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Compton, California, the company has built a strong reputation in the home decor industry over its 30 years of operation. UMA supplies its products to both wholesale and retail merchants and operates showrooms in California, Atlanta, and High Point, along with additional representative showrooms in Columbus, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Seattle, Washington. The company is committed to offering a broad selection of quality products at competitive prices, ensuring efficient shipping and excellent customer service.

Avtron Aerospace, Inc. specializes in aerospace test systems and technologies, providing products for both commercial and military aviation sectors. The company develops automatic test equipment for electronics, such as systems for testing aircraft electrical control boxes and flight control units, alongside generator test systems and hydraulic test stands. Avtron also offers portable hydraulic ground support equipment and data acquisition systems designed for testing aircraft hydraulic components. Additionally, the company supplies a range of hydraulic ground support products, including military hydraulic mules and fluid polishing units for commercial aircraft production. With a focus on customer service, Avtron provides technical support, custom product training, maintenance, and product upgrades. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Independence, Ohio, Avtron serves a global clientele that includes airlines, third-party MRO shops, commercial and military OEMs, and airframers.

Avtron Aerospace, Inc. specializes in aerospace test systems and technologies, providing products for both commercial and military aviation sectors. The company develops automatic test equipment for electronics, such as systems for testing aircraft electrical control boxes and flight control units, alongside generator test systems and hydraulic test stands. Avtron also offers portable hydraulic ground support equipment and data acquisition systems designed for testing aircraft hydraulic components. Additionally, the company supplies a range of hydraulic ground support products, including military hydraulic mules and fluid polishing units for commercial aircraft production. With a focus on customer service, Avtron provides technical support, custom product training, maintenance, and product upgrades. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Independence, Ohio, Avtron serves a global clientele that includes airlines, third-party MRO shops, commercial and military OEMs, and airframers.

Teraco is a custom print products provider that has been in operation since 1962, originally founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota, before relocating to Midland, Texas, in 1970. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including plastic and gift cards, identification cards, hotel key cards, name badges, and various promotional items such as rulers and luggage tags. Teraco also offers a suite of services that encompasses card personalization, artwork design, online proofing, printing, and mailing. Since acquiring the assets of Innovative Plastic Card Printing Corporation in 2008, Teraco has integrated operations to enhance efficiency and capacity at its Midland facility. The company remains committed to evolving with industry trends while maintaining a strong focus on customer relationships, aiming to provide tailored solutions that meet specific client needs with a reputation for speed and service.

Michaels of Oregon is a prominent manufacturer and distributor of hunting, shooting, and law enforcement accessories, operating under well-known brands such as Uncle Mike’s, Hoppe's, and Butler Creek. The company produces a diverse range of products, including holsters, slings, swivels, gun cases, belts, and gun cleaning supplies, serving the needs of law enforcement, military, and civilian shooting and hunting markets. With its headquarters located in a 43,000 square foot facility in Oregon City, Oregon, the company employs approximately 270 people and has expanded its operations to other locations, including Meridian, Idaho, and New Ulm, Minnesota. Michaels of Oregon combines its rich historical backdrop with modern technology to enhance customer service and streamline operations.