Steve Whipple

Industrial Opportunity Partners LLC (IOP) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Kenneth M. Tallering, Adam R. Gottlieb, and Bob M. Vedra. The firm is headquartered in Evanston, IL.

Power Automedia LLC operates as a media company. It publishes automotive websites. The firm network includes Chevy Hardcore, Corvette Online, Diesel Army, Dragzine, EngineLabs, Ford Muscle, and SpeedVideo. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Murrieta, CA.

DRC Marketing Group, Inc. manufactures and supplies kitchen equipment and accessories. The firm assists dealers, contractors, consulting firms, interior designers and end users in deciphering, which commercial kitchen equipment and accessories meets their wants, needs and budgets. The company was founded by Donald Cooper and is headquartered in Hebron, OH.

Magnuson Products LLC manufactures supercharger kits for automotive aftermarket and OEM applications. It promotes and distributes hybrid roots type superchargers to the automotive aftermarket industry Worldwide. The firm offers 300c 5.7 HEMI 2009-2010 Magnuson Supercharger Kit, 300C SRT8 6.1L HEMI 2005-2010 Magnuson Supercharger, Audi R8 4.2L FSI V8 TVS1740 APR Supercharger System, Audi RS4 4.2 FSI V8 2006-2008 APR Supercharger Kit and Audi S4/S5 (B8/B8.5) 3.0T FSI V6 TVS1740 Magnuson Supercharger System products. The company is headquartered in Ventura, CA.

Perseus Distribution, Inc. offers sales and distribution services for print and ebooks. The firm’s services includes in-house customer service, order entry, credit and collection, sales, academic marketing and digital distribution or any subset of these services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Jackson, TN.

Capital Ideas, Inc. provides advertising agency services. The firm designs and markets promotional products, fulfillment solutions, and corporate awards and incentives for pharmaceutical/biotechnology, airlines, professional sports, software, and entertainment industries. The firm offers awards, crystal products, drink and outer ware, electronics, golf products, leather goods, and writing instruments, as well as business, computer and desk access. The company was founded by Elizabeth J. Greene in 1987 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Part of Ricoh Co., Ltd., Savin Corp. is a company that makes copiers and related products and supplies. The company is based in Stamford, CT.

Pendergast Partners LLC (Pendergast Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Kim J. Pendergast. The firm is headquartered in Rowayton, Connecticut.

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. distributes and markets aftermarket automotive equipment and accessories in North America. It offers category management, e-Commerce, sales support and logistics services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Exeter, PA.

MW Co. LLC manufactures aluminum wheels for the racing industry. The firm sells forged alloy wheels for cars, off-road trucks, luxury pickups, motor cars, customs, hot rods, racing vehicles and motorcycles. The company was founded by Greg Weld in 1967 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

AAA Sales & Engineering, Inc. provides precision machining services. It offers services for a variety of heavy-duty equipment original equipment manufacturers, handling projects from design and prototyping to finished product and post-production services. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Angola, IN.

Hellmold Associates provides financial advisory services. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of securities underwriting and investment services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Private Investment Banking Co. LLC provides investment banking services. The private company is based in New York.

The Association of American Universities operates as an association of public and private research universities. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

The Algoma Group of Cos. manufactures and distributes commercial wood doors. It serves hospitals, schools, offices and stadiums. The firm sells its products to contractors, subcontractors, and architectural mill workers through distributors. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Algoma, WI.

Part of Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc., Cambridge Industries, Inc. manufactures and supplies plastics used in bumpers. The company is based in Madison Heights, MI. Cambridge Industries was acquired by Meridian Automotive Systems, Inc. on July 17, 2000 for $363.10 million.

Part of Emerald Holding, Inc., Lodestone Events LLC is an event solutions company that specializes in consumer lifestyle event strategy, marketing, content creation, planning and logistics, sponsorship & exhibitor sales. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN. The company was founded in 2018 by Jessica Kirchner, Lindsay Hubley. Lodestone Events was acquired by Emerald Holding, Inc. on January 10, 2023.