Carlson Systems Holdings, Inc.
IOP Fund I
Acquisition Date: | August 2009 |
Status: | Exited |
Headquarters: | Omaha, NE |
Exit Date: | September 2014 |
Acquirer: | Tenex Capital Management |
Add-on Acquisitions: | Executed add-on acquisitions during IOP ownership |
Description
Multi-regional distributor of product assembly systems serving the fastening and packaging needs of construction, industrial and OEM customers, with products such as hand-held nailers, staplers, tapers, marking and labeling products, stretch/shrink wrappers and strappers.
Operating Thesis
Supplemented and provided leadership to existing management team.
Created fundamental improvement in performance:
- Executed on growth opportunities in existing markets
- Identified and implemented management tools to improve efficiency
- Implemented processes to convert, penetrate and retain both customers and channels