Norwest Mezzanine Partners

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.