W. Allen Fromm

The Black & Decker Corp. manufactures power tools, electric lawn and garden tools, hardware and home improvement products. The firm has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware and other home improvement products. The company was founded by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker Sr. in 1910 and is headquartered in Towson, MD.

Solais Lighting is a market-driven manufacturing company, passionate about improving environments through innovative LED lighting solutions. As an industry leader in LED lamp technology, Solais uses its innovation capability to continually develop products to meet market demands. Solais has a highly regarded and dedicated executive team, consisting of leading professionals from all facets of the lighting industry, including: solid-state lighting research, product development, manufacturing, distribution and procurement. it also has strong financial support, with the venture capital it need to grow its business. With an industry-leading, global manufacturing partner, it has the technological know-how, resources and capacity to successfully meet growing demands, yet maintain the responsiveness of a focused, innovative company.

Cooledge Lighting, Inc. develops and manufactures lighting products. The firm focuses on delivering lighting solutions to the general illumination market. It offers square lighting products for use in wide area lighting applications, including general illumination and backlighting, as well as for curved, convex, and concave architectural elements. The company was founded by Paul Thurk Steven and Philippe Schick in 2009 and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada.

Part of Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles LLC is an American motor vehicle company. The company is based in Clearwater.

Part of Oshkosh Corp., AK Specialty Vehicles is a company that designs, engineers, and constructs mobilized medical, broadcast, and special purpose vehicles and technologies. The company is based in Harvey, IL. AK Specialty Vehicles was acquired by Oshkosh Corp. from HealthTronics, Inc. on July 31, 2006 for $140 million.

Colson Group Holdings LLC operates as a holding company. The firm through its subsidiaries designs, manufactures, and distributes casters, wheels, and related hardware products. Its products comprise of casters and wheels, including light duty, medium duty, heavy duty and super heavy duty used in industrial, commercial and institutional applications. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

Gryphon Investors,LLC (Gryphon Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by R.David Andrews. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Colson Uk Ltd. manufactures and distributes castors and bearings. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

VC GB Holdings, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of lighting and ceiling fan products. It offers ceiling lights, lamps, chandeliers, pendants, mirrors, bath lights, wall sconces, and decorative products. The company is headquartered in Skokie, IL.

Weld-On Adhesives, Inc. manufactures adhesives, solvent cements and plumbing products. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Compton, CA.

IPS Corp. manufactures adhesives, solvent cements, and components. It supplies for the plumbing, construction, and plastic fabrication industries. The firm provides services to specifiers, contractors, pipe-fitter, plumbers, and fabricators. Its brands include Weld-On, Water-Tite, Test-Tite, Guy Gray, Truebro, and Studor. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Compton, CA.

ABB Installation Products, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets electrical lighting and wiring equipment used to manage the connection, distribution, transmission and reliability of electrical power in industrial, construction and utility applications. The company also produces commercial heating and ventilation units used in commercial and industrial buildings and highly engineered steel structures used for utility transmission. The company was founded by Robert M. Thomas and Hobart D. Betts in 1898 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Calera Capital Advisors LP (Calera Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Robert Jaunich. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Alico Industries, Inc. is a Canadian company that manufactures and distributes lamps, ceiling lights, and wall lights. The private company is based in Markham, Canada.

Peat Marwick Main & Co. provides audit, tax, and advisory services. The private company is based in San Mateo, CA.

Friends Retirement Concepts, Inc. owns and operates a retirement community center. It offers community and independent living, health and lifestyle services. The company is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

Part of Dentsu Group, Inc., Market Facts, Inc. provides information to assist clients in their marketing strategies. The company is based in Arlington Heights, IL. Market Facts was acquired by Aegis Group Plc on June 11, 1999 for $277.29 million.

Millward Brown IntelliQuest provides market research services. It offers custom research solutions, brand tracking, media research, and business to business online marketplace tracking services. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX.