In September 2018, we acquired the assets of The Bayou Companies, a leading pipeline coatings and insulation provider for the offshore and onshore oil and gas industry based in New Iberia, Louisiana. Founded in 1942, Bayou was a carveout from Aegion Corporation (AEGN), a global energy and infrastructure company that acquired the business in 2009.
In February 2024, we invested in Big Top, a market-leading designer and manufacturer of semi-permanent fabric structures. Founded in 1979, the company is headquartered in Perry, Florida, and sells to commercial, industrial, and military customers.
In February 2022, we made an investment in Bishop Lifting Products, a market-leading, value-added distributor of lifting products and solutions. Bishop is one of the largest providers of wire rope, slings, rigging, and related products and services in the United States.
In November 2012, we acquired Cascade Windows, a regionally-focused vinyl window manufacturer headquartered in Spokane, WA and operating across the Western U.S.
In June 2017, we made an investment in Colorado Boxed Beef Company. Based in Lakeland, Florida, Colorado Boxed Beef Company is the second largest specialty distributor of protein products (beef, pork, poultry, and seafood) in the United States. Since our initial investment in the platform, we have completed three add-on acquisitions.
In June 2015, we provided capital to support Douglas Products’ purchase of Dow AgroSciences’ Vikane and ProFume fumigants business. Founded in 1916, Douglas is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty chemical products for pest management, thermal fluids, and sanitary sewer applications.
In Q4 2018, we formed DPH Biologicals through the acquisitions of AgriEnergy and Growth Products. DPH is a provider of niche, but high growth, biologicals products primarily intended for agricultural end-markets.
In December 2012, we acquired Omniplex, a premier provider of background investigations and physical security to the government, civil agencies, and commercial clients.
In December 2020, we acquired Specialized Packaging Group, a leading, vertically-integrated provider of protective packaging products and one of the largest independent manufacturers of protective packaging in North America. SPG currently operates across North America under two divisions, IVEX and ProtecPac. Since our initial investment in the platform, we have completed multiple add-on acquisitions.
In March 2021, we invested in WAVE, a leading value-added distributor of connected home, audio/video, and residential security products to customers across several channels, including custom integrators, security dealers, and homebuilders.
