Norwest Mezzanine Partners

Red Monkey Foods, located in the Ozark Mountains of Southwest Missouri, specializes in creating innovative, high-quality spices and seasonings that cater to the evolving demands of consumers. The company is dedicated to providing flavorful products that address issues such as time constraints, flavor fatigue, and health concerns, while ensuring all offerings are free from MSG and contain lower sodium. Red Monkey Foods prioritizes quality by sourcing herbs and spices from the current year's crop and maintaining small inventory levels to guarantee freshness. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, the company offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all products. In addition to its product line, Red Monkey Foods fosters a community around cooking by providing tips, recipes, and encouraging customer engagement through video submissions. Their focus on organic and all-natural ingredients, combined with competitive pricing and superior customer service, positions Red Monkey Foods as a fun and reliable choice for both retailers and consumers seeking unique flavor experiences.

United Poly Systems, LLC is a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, established in 2011 and headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, with an additional office in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded by Jim Massengale and Bert Bridges, the company leverages over 40 years of combined industry experience to serve various sectors, including telecommunications, power utilities, electrical, sewer, portable water, and oil and gas collection. United Poly Systems specializes in producing HDPE pipes with diameters ranging from ¾” to 16”, offering both pressure pipes for fluid transmission and duct pipes for cable and electrical transmission. The company prides itself on its ability to quickly adapt to customer needs while maintaining lower overhead costs compared to larger competitors, thereby providing a competitive freight advantage that enhances its service capability across much of the U.S. market. As infrastructure initiatives continue to grow, the demand for HDPE pipe is expected to expand, positioning United Poly Systems favorably within the industry.