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Universal Companies, Inc.

Universal Companies, Inc., headquartered in Abingdon, VA, is the leading single-source distributor of spa and skin care products, equipment and supplies to the highly fragmented spa industry. Through its proprietary catalog, Universal offers more than 5,000 products serving four distinct channels within the spa industry: Day Spas, Resort Hotel & Destination Spas, Industry Schools and Medical Spas.

Hunt Private Equity Group, Inc., partnered with Universal’s senior management team, to recapitalize the company in September 2007.

For more information on Universal Companies, Inc., please contact Matt Malone at mmalone@huntpeg.com.

 

 
 

 

Ginsey Industries, Inc.

Ginsey Industries, Inc. is the fashion-forward innovator of juvenile and adult products for the home. For more than 50 years, Ginsey has been the progressive leader in decorative bathroom and kitchen items. The company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of bath products,including licensed juvenile toilet training and bath products, tub mats and toilet seats to the mass, specialty retail, “do it yourself” and food and drug channels. Ginsey’s juvenile bath products are marketed under a number of leading juvenile brands, including the Nickelodeon licenses (Dora the Explorer, Go Diego Go, Blues Clues, Spongebob),Sesame Street, Bob the Builder and Pampers Kandoo. Ginsey also manufactures and markets tub mats under the Rubbermaid brand as well as replacement toilet seats and bath accessories under a variety of licensed brands and private labels. Headquartered in Bellmawr, NJ, Ginsey also has offices in Canada, New York, and Arkansas.

Hunt Private Equity Group, Inc., partnered with Ginsey’s senior management team to recapitalize the company in May 2007.

For more information on Ginsey Industries, Inc., please contact Matt Malone at mmalone@huntpeg.com.

 

 
 

 

Poseidon Enterprises, Inc.

Poseidon Enterprises, Inc., is a leading wholesale seafood distributor serving restaurants, grocery stores and institutional customers in the southeastern United States. Poseidon provides the freshest and finest seafood available in the market from its extensive network of suppliers, and has established one of the largest storage and distribution networks in the country for fresh and frozen seafood products. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Poseidon also has facilities in Atlanta, GA, Richmond, VA, Raleigh, NC, Charleston, SC and Bristol, TN. Through its subsidiary, Brightwater Seafoods, LLC, Poseidon also provides value-added, ready-to-eat seafood products such as crab cakes, spreads and salads, as well as special holiday items.

Hunt Private Equity Group, Inc., partnered with Poseidon’s founder, Rich LaVecchia III, and other members of the senior management team to recapitalize the company in October 2006.

For more information on Poseidon Enterprises, Inc., please contact Matt Malone at mmalone@huntpeg.com.

 
 

 

Wythe Will

Wythe Will Distributing, LLC, based in Lightfoot, VA, is a leading distributor of branded and private label candy and gourmet foods in the mid-Atlantic U.S. region. Wythe Will distributes and packages products for national specialty retail chains, department stores, specialty grocery stores, gift shops, gourmet shops and theme parks.

LIF purchased the company in August 2002 with the objective of building a leading distributor of unique food items to the specialty retail segment.

For more information on Wythe Will, please contact Steve Smiley at ssmiley@huntpeg.com.

 

 

 

 

 

American Furniture Manufacturing

American Furniture Manufacturing, Inc. (“AFM”), based in Ecru, MS, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of promotionally priced stationary, reclining and motion upholstered furniture sold through regional and national retailers. In July 2004, in conjunction with management and certain co-investors, HPEG sponsored the acquisition of AFM from its prior owners. Subsequent to the acquisition, HPEG assisted AFM’s senior management team in developing a professional management infrastructure, expanding and enhancing the company’s product line, dramatically upgrading its sales organization and launching an offshore sourcing effort.
These initiatives resulted in significant growth and value appreciation during the period of HPEG’s ownership.

In August 2007, Hunt Private Equity Group, Inc. exited its equity investment in AFM through the sale of the company to Compass Diversified Trust.

For more information on American Furniture Manufacturing, Inc., please contact Steve Smiley at ssmiley@huntpeg.com.

 

 
 

 

PODS

PODS, Inc., based in Clearwater, FL is an innovative market leader in the mobile storage and moving services market. The company operates and franchises portable on-demand storage and moving businesses across the U.S. PODS, with its patented hydraulic delivery system, provides a convenient and cost-effective alternative to typical mini-storage and moving options by delivering storage space directly to the customer’s door.

In December 2003, LIF completed an equity investment in PODS, the proceeds of which have funded the company’s national expansion plan.

In June 2006, LIF exited its investment in PODS through the sale of its preferred stock.

For more information on PODS, please contact Steve Smiley at ssmiley@huntpeg.com.

 
 

 

Hospitality Mints

Hospitality Mints, LLC, located in Boone, NC, is a leading, vertically integrated provider of custom-imprinted, individually wrapped mints and candies. The company sells its products through its foodservice division to restaurants, hotels and other hospitality customers. In addition, the company sells its products through advertising specialty distributors to corporate customers for use as promotional products and through selected retail outlets.

LIF purchased the company, with participation from management, the founder, and certain other investors in June 2000.

In November 2004, LIF exited its investment in Hospitality Mints through the sale of the company to American Capital Strategies Ltd.

For more information on Hospitality Mints, contact Steve Smiley at ssmiley@huntpeg.com.

 

 
 

 

International Legwear Group

International Legwear Group, Inc., based in Winston-Salem, NC, through its subsidiaries, is a manufacturer of branded and private label athletic and casual socks. ILG manufactures its products for the mass, mid-tier and specialty retail channels.

In January 2003, LIF, together with Winston Partners and management, capitalized ILG, which in turn acquired Neuville Industries, a leading manufacturer of white athletic and casual socks based in Hildebran, NC. In February 2004, ILG acquired Ellis Hosiery Mills, a Hickory, NC-based manufacturer of white, dress and casual socks under licensed and private label brands. In June 2004, ILG acquired the Peds brand of women's casual and athletic socks. LIF invested additional equity in ILG to facilitate each of the Ellis and Peds acquisitions.

ILG’s strategy is to be a low-cost producer of high quality socks sold under leading brand names through a variety of retail distribution channels and to pursue the acquisition of additional middle-market sock manufacturers.

For more information on ILG, please contact
Steve Smiley at ssmiley@huntpeg.com.

 
 

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