We have worked with many suppliers of materials, equipment, software and financial and other services who need to understand industry trends and the needs and challenges facing their customers in these industries.

This has included a number of Due Diligence Assessments, evaluating specific market segments and the competitive position of companies within those segments for private equity firms. The following are several illustrative assignments:

Northern Engraving (Wisconsin) – As part of a refinancing exercise management wanted to evaluate the opportunities available from sourcing in the Far East. TCG put together a plan to maintain a strong US based capacity but also recommended establishing operations in the Far East and Eastern Europe to take advantage of growing markets. This has enabled the company to increase its global business over 30%.

American Industrial Partners, an investment group based in California, asked us to help assess a major Canadian textile company. The due diligence included assessments of globally based operations and logistics. The evaluation was positive, and AIP provided financing to the Canadian company.

Gladstone Capital We conducted a high level overview and due diligence assessment of the business operations going forward of a mid sized manufacturer and distributor of knit activewear, over a three week period. The evaluation led to their decision to finance the management’s buy out of an investor in the business.