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Acme General designs, manufactures and sells a line of proprietary
hardware products for a variety of door, closet, divider and organizer system
applications. In February 1987, the Company was acquired by The Stanley Works.
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Bell Automotive Products is a leading designer, marketer and distributor
of automotive accessories, including drink holders, steering wheel covers,
mirrors, license plate frames, novelty items and other convenience accessories.
In December 2004, the Company was acquired by a financial investor group.
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Bell Sports is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of sports
helmets and accessories serving primarily the bicycle market. In August 2000,
the Company was acquired by a financial investor group.
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Cardinal Business Media pursues growth through acquisition strategies in
business-to-business magazine publishing. In November 1997, the Company was
acquired by Primedia.
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Classroom Connect develops and distributes products and services that
help K-12 educators use the Internet to facilitate and enhance students’
learning experiences. In 2001, the Company was acquired by Harcourt, a
subsidiary of Reed Elsevier.
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Clinical Communications is a leading provider of integrated,
education-based pharmaceutical marketing services. In August 1998, the Company
was acquired by Snyder Communications.
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Cobblestone Golf Group is a golf course owner and operator in the United
States. In June 1998, the Company was acquired by Meditrust Companies.
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CPG International manufactures and markets supplies, vertical filing
systems and drafting furniture for engineers and graphic artists; paints and
brushes for the fine artist; and was the leading producer of drafting vellum in
the U.S. In May 1989, the Company was acquired by a financial investor group.
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Educational Publishing Corp. is a publisher of supplemental educational
material for the pre-K through 12th grade student and teacher market. After
Brentwood acquired the Company via a take private transaction in June 1988, the
Company was sold to Tribune Company in March 1996.
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FleetPride
Corporation is the largest independent heavy-duty truck parts
distributor in the U.S. with 155 locations in 36 states. The Company carries a
full line of nationally recognized brand name parts as well as an assortment of
private brand parts. In June 2006, the Company was acquired by a financial investor group.
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Graphic Controls, at the time of ownership, was the leading manufacturer
and marketer of industrial and medical recording charts and disposable pens and
pen arms for chart recording instruments. In September 1995, the Company was
acquired by a financial investor group.
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Horizon Cellular owned cellular markets in three regional clusters
containing more than three million potential subscribers. The Company was sold
in September 1996.
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Ideal School Supply is a publisher, manufacturer and marketer of
supplementary educational materials and specialty training products primarily
for the educational market. In December 1986, the Company completed an initial
public offering.
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Prince Manufacturing, at the time of ownership, was the world leader in
sales of quality tennis racquets and accessories. In October 1990, the Company
was acquired by Edizione Holdings (Benetton family).
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Rental Service Corporation is a leading equipment rental company serving
the industrial, manufacturing, construction, government and homeowner markets.
In September 1996, the Company completed an initial public offering. RSC was
later acquired by Atlas Copco.
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Tuboscope Vetco International, at the time of ownership, was the world’s
largest supplier of inspection and coating services of tubular goods (drill
pipe, production tubing and castings) and a major supplier of pipeline
inspection services to the oil industry. In early 1990, the Company completed
an initial public offering.
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Zumiez
(NASDAQ: ZUMZ) is a leading specialty retailer of action sports-related
apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. Zumiez caters to young men and
women between ages 12-24, focusing on skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding,
motocross and BMX. In May 2005, the Company completed an initial public offering.
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