The Right Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution Investments

The Riverside Company has invested in more than 280 specialty manufacturing and value-added distribution companies across a wide variety of end markets.

Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution Portfolio
Company Spotlight

MEC3 is an Italian producer of ingredients for gelato and pastry-making, recognized in this market as an important product innovator.

Portfolio companies are for informational purposes only and selected based on non-performance based criteria.

Specialty Manufacturing and Value-Added Distribution Companies

Riverside seeks to invest in special, market-leading companies with attractive EBITDA margins (15%+), strong customer value propositions and clear differentiation from competitors, with the objective that the companies deliver:

  • Recurring-demand products

  • Attractive growth opportunities – strong secular trends, add-on acquisitions and/or cyclical recovery

  • Ownership of the end customer relationship

  • Diversified customer bases, end markets, suppliers, etc.

  • Services – Many of our specialty manufacturing investments have a strong service component to complement the product offerings

The Right Choice for Adding Value & Growth

Riverside loves growth, particularly when it comes in the form of both revenue and margins. We support growth through:

  • Investing in new product development

  • Leveraging Riverside’s global footprint to enter new markets and/or develop low-cost production capabilities

  • Introducing or building upon progressive manufacturing practices

  • Adding new sales channels or horsepower in existing channels

  • Building out the management team to prepare the company for the future

  • Strengthening IT systems and processes

  • Developing a targeted add-on acquisition strategy — on average Riverside completes one acquisition for each platform company acquired, helping drive strategic objectives

Target Sector - Flavor & Specialty Ingredients Investment Focus

The Riverside Company partners with flavor and specialty ingredients companies, and is well-versed in the flavor and specialty ingredients industries, making us a value-added partner.

Riverside seeks flavor & specialty ingredient partners with:

• Market Leadership
• Outstanding Reputation
• Strong Value Proposition
• Multiple Growth Opportunities

Learn More About Our Flavor & Specialty Ingredients Investment Focus

Select Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution Portfolio Highlights

CIS Weblogo 180X100

CIS Secure Computing

Invested
April 2021
Status
Active
Industry
Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution
Region
North America
Business Unit
Riverside Strategic Capital
Strategy
Flexible Capital

Designer and manufacturer of computing and communication solutions for government and commercial customers

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Flavorsum Weblogo 180X100

FlavorSum

Invested
March 2020
Status
Active
Industry
Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution
Region
North America
Business Unit
Riverside Micro-Cap
Strategy
Private Equity

Developer and supplier for a wide variety of flavor applications within the food and beverage industry.

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Lmgholdingsweblogo2

LMG Holdings, Inc.

Invested
December 2019
Status
Active
Industry
Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution, Business Services
Region
North America
Business Unit
Riverside Value
Strategy
Private Equity

Provider of ignition interlock devices

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Onscent Weblogo2 180X100

OnScent

Invested
June 2021
Status
Active
Industry
Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution
Region
North America
Business Unit
Riverside Micro-Cap
Strategy
Private Equity

Partners with product innovators to create unique and authentic custom fragrances and natural cosmetic solutions.

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PFB Corporation

Invested
December 2021
Status
Active
Industry
Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution
Region
North America
Business Unit
Riverside Value
Strategy
Private Equity

Manufacturer of insulation building products for residential & commercial applications and materials for infrastructure / civil projects

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TOOLPORT Weblogo

Toolport

Invested
September 2019
Status
Active
Industry
Specialty Manufacturing & Distribution
Region
Europe
Business Unit
Riverside Europe
Strategy
Private Equity

Provider of professional tents and spare parts

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