Our Past Portfolio
Vinings Industries, Inc
Vinings Industries, Inc. (“Vinings”) is a specialized chemicals company catering to the pulp and paper, mineral preservation, and mining sectors. In November 1995, Vinings was acquired by management, EJ-Vestco Industries, LLC, and Chase Capital Partners. At the time of acquisition, Vinings reported revenues and EBITDA of approximately $45 million and $5 million, respectively.
To foster growth, the company pursued new sales initiatives, product development, and improved internal efficiencies. This included acquiring several add-on facilities across the United States and divesting two non-core operating product lines. These strategic efforts resulted in a remarkable increase in revenues and EBITDA to over $180 million and $28 million, respectively, before the successful sale of Vinings to Kemira Chemicals in 2002.
To foster growth, the company pursued new sales initiatives, product development, and improved internal efficiencies. This included acquiring several add-on facilities across the United States and divesting two non-core operating product lines. These strategic efforts resulted in a remarkable increase in revenues and EBITDA to over $180 million and $28 million, respectively, before the successful sale of Vinings to Kemira Chemicals in 2002.
Magnox Inc
Magnox Specialty Products was acquired in 1999 from Mitsui Mining & Chemicals of Japan. At acquisition, the company had sales exceeding $25 million and specialized in manufacturing magnetic iron oxides, color pigments, transparent iron oxides, and toner magnetite.
EJ-Vestco Industries, LLC leveraged its extensive operational expertise to develop growth and acquisition strategies that strengthened Magnox’s market position through diversification and new product innovation targeting cosmetics, abrasives, and catalysts. Since its acquisition, Magnox has completed several capacity-increasing capital projects and launched high-performance transparent oxides along with new patented developments in nano-scale particle technology. The business was sold in 2005.
EJ-Vestco Industries, LLC leveraged its extensive operational expertise to develop growth and acquisition strategies that strengthened Magnox’s market position through diversification and new product innovation targeting cosmetics, abrasives, and catalysts. Since its acquisition, Magnox has completed several capacity-increasing capital projects and launched high-performance transparent oxides along with new patented developments in nano-scale particle technology. The business was sold in 2005.
Seamco Inc.
Acquired by EJ-Vestco Industries, LLC in 2004, Seamco Inc. manufactures epoxy resin products for various applications, including commercial, residential, and industrial concrete solutions. Their offerings cater to flooring, concrete walls, logos, designs, pools, patios, sidewalks, and driveways. In 2005, Seamco was sold to a strategic acquirer with a keen interest in the brand.
Polymer Partners, LLC
Formed in February 2000, Polymer Partners, LLC was established by EJ-Vestco Industries, LLC to acquire Clariant Corporation's plastic masterbatch manufacturing facility in Henderson, Kentucky.
By investing in product development and new capital expenditures, EJ-Vestco Industries, LLC enabled management to significantly broaden the business’s markets, customer base, and revenue streams. The successful sale of this venture to RTP Corporation, a major industry strategic buyer, occurred in July 2015.
Smart Talk Media, LLC
What began as a women’s lecture series in 1991 has grown into one of the most powerful and entertaining live events in the nation. The business was purchased in 2007 and expanded through investments in venues and speaker line-ups to create an exciting blend of presenters, from Hollywood superstars to political powerhouses. The business was successfully disposed of in 2015.
Fibro Chem, LLC
FibroChem is a dye, lubricant, and specialty chemicals formulator and manufacturer of products for a wide variety of industries since 1975. Specializing in additives, process lubricants, and color for formulations and materials, the business provides highly creative, cost-effective, and innovative solutions to many manufacturing processes.
Products include dyes, pigments, process aids, surface modifiers, lubricants, and standard and custom specialty chemicals. Dalton, Georgia, is home to the operation’s headquarters, laboratories, and production facilities.