Current Portfolio Companies

(December 2004): Polar Corporation is one of North America's largest manufacturers of and service providers for tank trailers and is also a leading manufacturer and distributor of light-duty trailer parts.
www.polartank.com


(June 2004): Chef Solutions Incorporated is a nationwide manufacturer of prepared foods and bakery products. The company also operates a regional direct-store-distribution business in the Midwest.
www.chefsolutions.com


(June 2003): PinnOak Resources, LLC is a coal mining and energy resources company.

(September 2002): Teksid Aluminum is a leading independent manufacturer of aluminum engine castings for the automotive industry. Principal products include cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, transmission cases and suspension components.
www.teksidaluminum.com

(June 2002): AZ Automotive Corp. is a leading full service supplier of highly engineered metal-formed components, complex modules and mechanical assemblies for car manufacturers in the US and Canada.
www.azautomotive.com

(May 2002): ASC Incorporated is a global specialty vehicle and systems company providing
specialty vehicle design, engineering, prototype and production services;
development and delivery of open-air systems, composite products and
exterior trim; and development and distribution of aftermarket vehicle
accessories.
www.ascglobal.com

Previous Portfolio Companies Case Studies

(June 2003): GenTek Inc. is a diversified manufacturer of telecommunications and other industrial products. GenTek is a publicly traded company (OTCBB:GETI)
www.gentek-global.com


(November 2001): GeoLogistics Corporation is one of the largest non-asset based global logistics providers in the world. The company’s logistics services include transportation management, freight-forwarding and customs brokerage, warehousing, time-definite distribution, project cargo management, consulting and supply chain management.
www.geo-logistics.com



(February 1996): A leading international exhaust systems supplier with a world-class management team, a diversified global customer base and a growing international presence. This investment was harvested in December 1999.



(October 1996): Ryder TRS, a nationwide provider of truck rentals and related moving supplies and services to the consumer and light commercial markets. This investment was harvested in June 1998.