Dan Freas

Blount, Inc. markets branded parts and accessories for the forestry, lawn and garden, farm, ranch, agriculture and construction equipment markets. It engages in manufacturing of saw chains, sprockets, related accessories, timer harvesting and log loading equipment, industrial tractors and loaders, and material handling equipment, and rotation bearings and mechanical power transmission components. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Stone Arch Capital LLC (Stone Arch Capital) is a private equity firm is founded in 2003 by Peter Grant, Charles Lannin and Clayton Miller. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Michaels of Oregon Co. manufactures sling swivels for the gunsmith trade in Oregon City. The firm offers swivels and other hard goods, trigger guards and floor plates for conversions of military rifles, nylon and leather slings, sidekick, and law enforcement holsters, belts, and accessories. The company was founded in 1947 by Allison P. Michaels and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

Paladin Brands LLC designs, manufactures and supplies construction equipment attachments. Its products include adapters, auger bits, buckets, booms and couplers. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Dexter, MI.

Norwest Equity Partners is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Norwest Partners founded in 1961 by John E. Lindahl. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Nortrax, Inc. manufactures industrial and construction equipment. It also offers financing and specialized field services for contractors in the timber harvesting and construction industries. The company is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

H.B. Fuller Ventures Inc. (H.B. Fuller Ventures) is the venture capital subsidiary of of H.B. Fuller Co. The firm is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Paladin LLC specializes in evaluation, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues. The company is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

Rush Sales Co. manufactures heating, pumping and transportation equipment for the oil and gas industry. Its services include blasting and coating, rentals, and repairs. The company was founded by Jerry Rush and Jana Rush in 1987 and is headquartered in Odessa, TX.

Rie Coatings LLC provides lubrication solutions. The company is based in Eden Valley, MN. The company was founded in 1987 by Randy Hanson.

Tenex Capital Management LP provides investment management services. The firm's customers include the transportation, industrials, manufacturing, telecommunications, and healthcare industries. The company was founded by Michael M. Green, Varun Bedi, J. P. Bretl, Joe Cottone and Chad J. Spooner in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Paladin Brands Holding, Inc. operates as a holding company. The firm through its subsidiaries, manufactures construction and mining machinery. The company is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Frontline Tooling Solutions manufactures, designs, and distributes industrial cutting tools and tool holders. Its products include tool holding, cutting tools, and saw blades. The firm's brands include TECHNIKS and NAP GLADU. The company was founded on January 14, 2013 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

JPW Industries, Inc. manufactures and markets industrial and wood working machinery and equipment. It offers a variety of products that are all built to the demanding standards of some of the world’s hardest working industrial tradesmen and women. The firm's brands include JET, Wilton, Powermatic, Edwards Ironworkers, and Tool Air. The company is headquartered in La Vergne, TN.

TRSO II, Inc. provides oil and gas services. The company was founded on December 7, 2012 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

TJM Capital Partners LLC (TJM Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Tom McDonough. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Builtrite Manufacturing manufactures material handlers and attachments. The private company is based in Two Harbors.

Builtrite Holdings LLC provides machinery and equipment for various industries. The company is headquartered in Two Harbors, MN.