Trivest - Working for the Right Balance

ElectoStar, Inc. was a leading manufacturer of complex rigid printed circuit boards used in sophisticated electronic equipment. ElectoStar developed long-term relationships with customers in certain electronics industry market segments characterized by high growth rates, rapid technological advances and short product development cycles.

Jet Industries, Inc. was a leading manufacturer of injection molded disposable plastic cutlery, tumblers, dinnerware and extruded drinking straws. The Company pioneered the manufacture of plastic cutlery 50 years ago and had become a major provider of disposable tableware to the institutional food service, fast-food and paper distribution markets.

Norwesco, Inc., with approximately $45 million in sales, is North America's leading manufacturer of proprietary rotationally molded polyethylene tanks used in the agricultural, industrial, septic and cistern markets. In addition, Norwesco sells valves, couplers, adapters and other accessories which regulate the flow of fluid into and out of its tanks. Norwesco distributes its products throughout the United States and Canada from its nine strategically located manufacturing plants.

The Shannon Group, Inc. was a market leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of walk-in refrigerators and freezers under the Kolpak and McCall brand names. Shannon also manufactured top-of -the-line residential refrigerators for General Electric under the Monogram brand name.

SP Industries L.P. was comprised of four operating divisions in the medical and scientific industries: Scientific Group - a manufacturer of a variety of scientific glassware and research apparatus, Hotpack - a manufacturer of a full range of controlled environmental equipment for laboratory and testing needs, Qualitone - a manufacturer of hearing aids and audiometers, and VirTis - a manufacturer of research freeze dryers, homogenizers, photometers and fermenters.

Superior International, Inc., was a manufacturer and distributor of commercial playground equipment and components. Superior offered a complete line of playground and park components and equipment, including rotationally molded plastic parts, turnkey soft style playgrounds, park amenities and safety flooring for play areas.



		Realized Investments Niche Manufacturing ElectoStar, Inc. was a leading manufacturer of complex rigid printed circuit boards used in sophisticated electronic equipment. ElectoStar developed long-term relationships with customers in certain electronics industry market segments characterized by high growth rates, rapid technological advances and short product development cycles. Jet Industries, Inc. was a leading manufacturer of injection molded disposable plastic cutlery, tumblers, dinnerware and extruded drinking straws. The Company pioneered the manufacture of plastic cutlery 50 years ago and had become a major provider of disposable tableware to the institutional food service, fast-food and paper distribution markets. Norwesco, Inc., with approximately $45 million in sales, is North America's leading manufacturer of proprietary rotationally molded polyethylene tanks used in the agricultural, industrial, septic and cistern markets. In addition, Norwesco sells valves, couplers, adapters and other accessories which regulate the flow of fluid into and out of its tanks. Norwesco distributes its products throughout the United States and Canada from its nine strategically located manufacturing plants. The Shannon Group, Inc. was a market leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of walk-in refrigerators and freezers under the Kolpak and McCall brand names. Shannon also manufactured top-of -the-line residential refrigerators for General Electric under the Monogram brand name. SP Industries L.P. was comprised of four operating divisions in the medical and scientific industries: Scientific Group - a manufacturer of a variety of scientific glassware and research apparatus, Hotpack - a manufacturer of a full range of controlled environmental equipment for laboratory and testing needs, Qualitone - a manufacturer of hearing aids and audiometers, and VirTis - a manufacturer of research freeze dryers, homogenizers, photometers and fermenters. Superior International, Inc., was a manufacturer and distributor of commercial playground equipment and components. Superior offered a complete line of playground and park components and equipment, including rotationally molded plastic parts, turnkey soft style playgrounds, park amenities and safety flooring for play areas. ©2008 Trivest Partners, L.P. All Rights Reserved.