Past Portfolio

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Penn Detroit Diesel Allison

By Blue Creek Equity Partners, LLC / September 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Penn Detroit Diesel Allison

Industry: Transportation Services/DistributionInitial Ownership: 80.3%Date of Initial Equity Investment: July 2006 Business Description: Penn Detroit Diesel Allison (“PDDA†or the “Companyâ€) is a distributor of new equipment and aftermarket parts and a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services to the heavy-duty truck industry and power generator set users. PDDA is an authorized distributor of Detroit Diesel engines, Allison…

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Industrial Air Tool

By Blue Creek Equity Partners, LLC / September 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Industrial Air Tool

Industry: Industrial Distribution to Oil & Gas SectorInitial Ownership: 37.5%Date of Initial Equity Investment: June 2008Date of Exit: N/A (Still Invested) Business Description: Industrial Air Tool (“IAT†or the “Companyâ€) is an industrial distributor of tools, consumable supplies, and capital equipment (winches and hoists) used primarily for oil & gas drilling and oil refining. The Company is the largest distributor…

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Service Champ

By Blue Creek Equity Partners, LLC / September 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Service Champ

Industry: Auto Aftermarket DistributionInitial Ownership: 64%Date of Initial Equity Investment: April 2005Date of Exit: April 2010 Business Description: Service Champ, Inc. (“Service Champ†or the “Companyâ€) is a leading wholesale distributor of vehicle preventative maintenance and repair parts to the quick lube industry. The Company provides virtually all the products used by a quick lube center except motor oil.…

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Startec Global Communications

By Blue Creek Equity Partners, LLC / September 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Startec Global Communications

Industry: TelecommunicationsInitial Ownership: 68.5%Date of Initial Equity Investment: May 2004Date of Exit: July 2007 Business Description: Startec Global Communications, Inc. (“Startec†or the “Companyâ€) owns and leases a telecommunications network throughout the U.S. and in several emerging market economies, including India, Russia, Poland, Ecuador and Israel. Startec provides voice, data and internet services to consumers primarily residing in major…

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Mercury Air Centers, Inc.

By Blue Creek Equity Partners, LLC / September 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Mercury Air Centers, Inc.

Industry: Business ServicesInitial Ownership: 100%Date of Initial Equity Investment: April 2004Date of Exit: August 2007 Business Description: Mercury Air Centers, Inc. (“Mercury Air†or the “Companyâ€) was the fourth largest owner and operator of fixed base operations (“FBOsâ€) in the U.S. Mercury Air provided general aviation services to private, commercial and military aircraft at 24 FBO locations at 22…

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Palm Coast Data, LLC

By Blue Creek Equity Partners, LLC / September 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Palm Coast Data, LLC

Industry: Business ServicesInitial Ownership: 87.2%Date of Initial Equity Investment: August 2005Date of Exit: January 2007 Business Description: Palm Coast Data, LLC (“Palm Coast†or the “Companyâ€) was a leading provider of fulfillment & logistics services to U.S. publishers of magazines and to membership associations. Located in Palm Coast, Florida, the Company had been providing fulfillment & logistics solutions for the…

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SunSource, Inc.

By Blue Creek Equity Partners, LLC / September 27, 2023 / Comments Off on SunSource, Inc.

Industry: Industrial ProductsInitial Ownership: 35.9%Date of Initial Equity Investment: September 2001Date of Exit: April 2006 Business Description: SunSource, Inc. (“SunSource†or the “Companyâ€) is a leading distributor of fluid power components and provider of complementary value-added services including engineering, design, assembly, repair and technical training to a highly diversified group of end-markets. With its broad product offering, extensive service…

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The Hillman Group

By Blue Creek Equity Partners, LLC / September 27, 2023 / Comments Off on The Hillman Group

Industry: Industrial DistributionInitial Ownership: 97.0%Date of Initial Equity Investment: September 2001Date of Exit: March 2004 Business Description: The Hillman Companies, Inc. (“Hillman†or the “Companyâ€) is a leading distributor of fasteners, key blanks, letters, numbers, signs and other related hardware items. Hillman also provides value-added merchandise managing services such as reviewing and replenishing stock levels. Hillman’s customers include traditional hardware stores,…

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Cable & Connections

By Blue Creek Equity Partners, LLC / September 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Cable & Connections

Cable & Connections is a leading distributor of computer & security networking products. The Company’s principal product lines include cables, connectors, stranded fiber and related tools & accessories. With more than 5,000 SKU’s, Cable & Connections offers a broad array of products and brands. The Company delivers the highest level of customer service through a…

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