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AirNet Systems, Inc., based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the country's largest and most diverse FAA Part 135 cargo airline operators. The company operates 100 aircraft positioned strategically throughout the United States. A leading provider of dedicated, scheduled, and on-demand charter services, AirNet also operates a scheduled cargo airline network linking most major markets in the United States and Canada. AirNet's airline operation has received DOT-SP 7060 exemption status, is authorized by Transport Canada to operate with special status in Canadian air space, and is Department of Defense approved. Additional to its airline operations, AirNet provides retail maintenance services for corporate aircraft and is ISO certified.
Beacon Industrial Group, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a leading international industrial filtration company that provides highly engineered products and systems for the filtration of liquids and gases utilized in a broad range of industrial applications. The company engineers unique solutions that include filtration systems, thermal separation technologies, dust/fiber waste disposal systems and aftermarket parts and filters.
Diam International, headquartered outside of Paris, France, is the leading European designer and manufacturer of high quality point-of-purchase ("POP") displays primarily for cosmetics. Diam offers its customers a full range of services from design and engineering through manufacturing, installation and repair. The Company's products are typically custom, high value-added POP displays made from high-quality plastic, metal and wood. The Company operates subsidiaries in France, UK, Belgium, Germany and Spain and is expanding its global reach through new subsidiaries in the USA and China.
Gemini Air Cargo, Inc., headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, is an air cargo carrier that provides high quality, worldwide airport-to-airport service to the air freight community and airline customers, primarily under renewable long-term contracts. Gemini supplies its customers with aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance on a fee-per-block-hour basis. Gemini participates in international and domestic scheduled service and charter markets contracting with international air carriers, airfreight forwarders, shippers and the U.S. Air Mobility Command.
Lantis Eyewear Corporation, founded in 1977, is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of sunglasses, optical frames and related eyewear accessories. Lantis distributes sunglasses to multiple retail channels, ranging from value retailers, including mass merchants, supermarket chains, and drug stores, to premium retailers such as department stores, general merchants, specialty stores, and optical retailers. Lantis is also a leading distributor of optical frames to the optical chains, mass merchants and to a lesser extent, the "3-O's" (optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians). In the fiscal year ending July 2003, Lantis distributed approximately 26 million eyewear units in North America.
Marsh Supermarkets, Inc., headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a leading multi-format food retailer in Indianapolis and the surrounding markets. Marsh operates supermarkets primarily under the Marsh Supermarkets and LoBill Foods banners in addition to conveniences stores under the Village Pantry banner. Marsh operates high-end stores and consistently receives top ratings from consumers for its service and quality. The Company also operates floral and catering businesses.
Milacron, Inc., headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a leading manufacturer of plastics technologies equipment as well as industrial fluids for metalworking applications. The plastics technologies business manufactures machinery and parts and provides a broad range of services and support used in injection molding, blow molding and extrusion applications. Milacron sells its plastic processing products primarily to manufacturers in the packaging, automotive, building materials, industrial components, consumer goods, medical, and electronics industries. The industrial fluids business produces metalworking fluids, including coolants, lubricants and cleaners, used in a wide variety of metalworking applications. Milacron operates globally, with leading positions in North America and Europe, and is currently expanding its operations in Asia.
Pendum LLC, based in Denver, Colorado, is the nation's largest independent provider of cash automation solutions, including sales and service of ATMs, kiosks, cash dispensers and recyclers, and armored cash transport. Pendum's single-source solution for hardware, software, equipment maintenance, cash management and delivery simplifies the vendor management process and creates unmatched value for clients. The company services more than 60,000 ATMs, 65,000 desktops and peripherals and 500 teller cash dispensers and recyclers in 42 states, enhancing profitability and performance for more than 1600 customers.
PetroCom LLC, headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, was formed in 1982 to construct, develop and operate the first cellular communications network for the offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico. Using both cellular and satellite technologies, PetroCom is the largest cellular communication service provider in the Gulf of Mexico, allowing industry professionals aboard drilling rigs, production platforms or offshore vessels virtually anywhere onshore or offshore around the world to place telephone calls and access e-mail, the internet and corporate networks.
Protocol Marketing Services, Inc., is a fully-integrated marketing services company, combining direct marketing, data and production services, research solutions, lead management solutions, contact centers, and media replication and fulfillment services into a seamless service offering.
Ready Pac Produce, based in Irwindale, California, is one of the largest national producers and marketers of high-quality fresh foods, including cut, washed, packaged and ready-to-eat produce. With facilities around the country, Ready Pac sells salad, vegetable, fruit and combination products under the nationally-recognized brand name Ready PacŪ and through premium private labels.
SciTech Plastics Group, is a full service manufacturer that supports all aspects of advanced plastic injection molding. SciTech has a market focus on medical products and offers a broad array of manufacturing capabilities and strengths including product design, rapid prototyping, tooling, injection molding, assembly and precision machining. Headquartered in West Brookfield, Massachusetts, SciTech operates out of seven locations totaling 275,000 square feet and employing approximately 430 people. SciTech is ISO 9001:2000 certified, and maintains registrations for FDA device manufacturing.
ServiceCraft Logistics, based in Buena Park, California, is a leading provider of third-party logistics services to a wide array of industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, garments and consumer packaged products. ServiceCraft operates over 5 million square feet of premium distribution facilities located throughout the United States.
Sola Communications, headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, with offices in Houston, Texas, Mobile, Alabama and Larose, Louisiana, specializes in the design, installation, enhancement and service of Telecommunications, Safety & Control, Antenna & Tower and Satellite solutions. SOLA has a longstanding reputation for delivering superior service and innovative products and solutions. SOLA's products and services have no geographic boundaries, available worldwide.
The Spring Air Company, is the fourth largest seller of brand mattresses in the US. Spring Air licenses the "Spring Air" brand to various licensees based on exclusive geographic manufacturing territories. SAPNA was created through the acquisition of seven TSAC licensees between 1999 and 2002 (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Canada (2), Texas, Oklahoma and California). SAPNA has exclusive TSAC license rights in 10 of the top 12 largest metropolitan markets in the U.S. Although "Spring Air" branded products represents approximately 70% of SAPNA's revenue, SAPNA sells its product under several SAPNA-owned brands as well, including its high-end line Chattam & Wells. The Chattam & Wells brand represents 25% of SAPNA's total revenue.
Transtar Metals, based in Sherman Oaks, California, is a leading provider of high performance metals and value added supply chain management services to the global transportation industry. Transtar is uniquely positioned as a supplier of a full range of high-end alloys to the commercial, general and military aerospace industries stocking over 70,000 industry specific items out of regional customer service centers strategically located across the U.S. and Europe.