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KLH Capital Completes MBO of Shenandoah Industrial Solutions

Tampa, Florida – February 1, 2019 – KLH Capital is pleased to announce it has partnered with the management team of Shenandoah Industrial Solutions, LLC (“Shenandoah Industrial Solutions” or the “Company”) to complete a recapitalization of the business. Through the Company’s two divisions, Shenandoah and Shen-Line, Shenandoah Industrial Solutions has been a respected provider of storm drainage system inspection, cleaning, and CIPP rehabilitation serving municipalities and commercial customers in Florida since its founding in 1976. Under the leadership of President Daniel DiMura, the Company has expanded its operations into West Florida and North Florida, while growing its employee base to support…

Atchafalaya Measurement Merges with Southern Petroleum Laboratories

Tampa, Florida – January 8, 2019 – KLH Capital is pleased to announce that Atchafalaya Measurement, Inc. ("AMI" or the “Company”) has merged with Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc. (“SPL”), a portfolio company of Industrial Growth Partners (“IGP”).  Nick Trahan, Shane Daigle, and other key members of AMI’s senior leadership team have partnered with SPL to form one of the largest providers of the oil and gas measurement services in the space. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Scott, Louisiana, AMI is a full-service liquid and gas measurement provider offering critical installation and recurring calibration services to E&P and pipeline operators. …

Data Display Systems, LLC Acquires DUCO Technologies, Inc.’s Point-of-Purchase Assets

September 2018 - Data Display Systems, LLC (“Data Display”), a custom integrator of video, audio, lighting and provider of remote content management services to the Point-of-Purchase market, announced its acquisition of the assets associated with DUCO Technologies (“DUCO”) Point-of-Purchase business. The acquisition brings together two leaders in the display industry and significantly strengthens Data Display’s product lineup and manufacturing capabilities, specifically within video and Android devices. “As part of a dynamic and ever-evolving industry, we are excited to expand the solutions we can offer our customer base,” said Bob Gatta, Chief Executive Officer, Data Display. “By adding DUCO’s high-quality point-of-purchase…

KLH Capital Exits BluSky

August 2018 – KLH Capital is pleased to announce that it has successfully exited its investment in BluSky Restoration Holdings, LLC (BluSky).  Kent Stemper, CEO, and other key members of BluSky’s senior leadership team have partnered with Dominus Capital to recapitalize the business. Founded in 2004 and based in Centennial, CO, BluSky provides commercial, industrial, governmental, and multi-family restoration, renovation, environmental, and roofing services, with an emphasis on large losses and emergency restoration services across the continental United States and Puerto Rico. “We appreciate the relationship we had with the KLH team,” says Kent Stemper, CEO of BluSky.  “They were…

KLH Capital Completes Recapitalization of Apogee Translite and LumiNEXT

February 2018 - KLH Capital is pleased to announce it has completed a recapitalization of Apogee Translite (“Apogee”) and LumiNEXT (collectively with Apogee, the “Company”) a manufacturer of specialty transit, industrial, and architectural LED lighting fixtures.  Apogee serves the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority and other transit systems across the country while LumiNEXT serves the architectural market.  Both businesses operate out of the Company’s headquarters in Deer Park, NY. Lynne and Richard Nicolai have been involved with the Company since 2001 which, at the time, focused exclusively on transit work.  The Company grew consistently under the Nicolai’s leadership by responding…

QRS-Tragon Completes Rebranding and Introduces Curion

January 2018 - KLH Capital portfolio company, QRS-Tragon (the “Company”), has completed a comprehensive rebranding project to reflect the merger of Q Research Solutions and Tragon Corp and the mission of the unified company to provide industry leading sensory and consumer products research to top companies across the U.S. Going forward, the Company will trade under the name Curion. "Curio" was a Roman orator and visionary in developing Rome’s first amphitheater. His life’s work was a mix of both fresh thinking and the establishment of a timeless icon. The Company's branding team was inspired by the combination of these accomplishments and from this…

KLH Capital Year In Review - Cheers to 2017!

December 2017 -The holiday season offers a time to recall the highlights of the past year and give thanks to all who helped make them possible.  2017 has been an exciting and fruitful year at KLH Capital on both personal and professional fronts and we are grateful for the numerous people and partnerships who contributed to and celebrated our success. Final concept

QRS-Tragon Completes Acquisition of Q & M Research Services

October 2017 - QRS-Tragon, a portfolio company of KLH Capital, has completed the acquisition of Q & M Research, a sensory market research company founded in 1986 with facilities in Chicago and Dallas.  The acquisition expands QRS-Tragon’s footprint into the South and adds new, blue-chip client relationships to its customer base. “This is another step in QRS-Tragon’s strategic plan to build a leading sensory and consumer products research company in the U.S.,” explained James Darnell.  “Q & M Research Services has a long history of providing quality testing services to restaurant concepts and consumer products companies.  We are excited to…

KLH Capital Completes Minority Recapitalization of Victory Tailgate

October 2017 - KLH Capital is pleased to announce it has completed a minority recapitalization of Victory Tailgate (or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of customized tailgating and backyard games and accessories.  The Company’s comprehensive licensing portfolio offers customers a wide range of branded and logoed products including major league sports teams, colleges and universities, and leisure brands. Based in Orlando, FL the Company was founded in 2008 by Scott Sims, President and CEO of Victory Tailgate.  “Scott has done an outstanding job expanding his business by manufacturing top quality game sets and securing a wide selection…

BluSky Restoration Completes Merger With Disaster One

October 3, 2017 - KLH Capital is pleased to announce its portfolio company, BluSky Restoration (or “BluSky”), has completed the acquisition of Disaster One (or the “Company”), a privately-owned and operated restoration services company based in Greensboro, NC.  Disaster One has been serving commercial and residential clients since 1977 with services ranging from simple water damage repairs to full building reconstructions after major fires.  Today the Company has five offices throughout North Carolina, as well as Myrtle Beach, SC, Roanoke, VA, Tampa, FL, and Atlanta, GA. “The merger brings together two exceptional restoration companies with common cultures and best-in-class customer…