Case Studies
Universal Air Filter Case Study
Riverside assists a growing firm to better serve new and existing customers
Universal Air Filter (UAF), a producer of custom filters, was well-known part of the telecom field when Riverside acquired the company. Riverside built on UAF’s strong reputation and diversified its customer base to help UAF become a global player while maintaining a reputation for performance, adherence to strict specifications, and ability to quickly deliver low-volume runs with zero defects.
Riverside left UAF a stronger company with a bright future. “Riverside provided the capital and tools in order to facilitate growth,” said UAF CEO Todd Deibel. “[They have] proven to be an effective partner in strengthening our position as a global leader in the filtration market.”
Riverside spurs growth by:
- Proactively targeting customers in industries such as industrial machinery, medical, transportation, military and power generation
- Expanding engineering staff to build technological industry leadership
- Opening a sales office in south China to more efficiently serve nearby customers
Gross IRR: 80%
Gross cash-on-cash: 4.8x
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