B.J. Alan Company, Inc. is a Youngstown, Ohio based company that was founded in the 1970s by current CEO Bruce Zoldan. Operating under the well known Phantom Fireworks brand name, the Company has expanded to become the second largest importer and wholesaler of consumer fireworks in the nation. Additionally, Phantom is the largest operator of permanent retail fireworks showrooms in the United States with 52 locations serving over 350,000 customers a year, and during the peak selling season Phantom will sell products through over 1,000 temporary locations. Additional information including a product catalogue and store locations can be found by visiting the Company's website www.Fireworks.com. Read more about this transaction.
Thorley Industries, LLC is a Pittsburgh-based company that was founded in 2005 by Henry Thorne and Rob Daley. The Company currently specializes in the development of innovative products sold under the 4momsTM brand name. The name comes from the first research focus group of “four moms" who have been instrumental in the development of product ideas that serve as Real-Life Solutions from Real-Life MomsTM. From these ideas, the Company engineered products that would allow routine parenting tasks to become "easier for moms and safer for kids". Additional information can be found by visiting the Company's website at www.4momsonline.com. Read more about this transaction.
AlturnaMATS, Inc. was founded in 1995 in Titusville, PA by a heavy equipment mechanic seeking a better way to prevent ground damage from equipment during excavation and construction work. He developed plastic protection mats that proved to be much more durable than the plywood alternative. In addition to protecting landscaping, the mats have a patented tread to provide traction for transport equipment. In 2006, the owner decided to sell the business to existing management, who had been responsible for the growth of the business over the last four years. F.N.B. Capital Corporation, LLC provided the mezzanine debt necessary to complete the acquisition. Today, the mats are used globally throughout the construction and drilling industries and are also used by golf courses, cemeteries and universities. Additional information is available at the Company's website www.alturnamats.com. Read more about this transaction.
Innovative Concepts in Entertainment, Inc. (ICE) is the leading manufacturer of coin-operated amusement games in North America. Founded in 1982, ICE is best known for its SuperChexx "bubble hockey" game, and has experienced significant success with highly popular ticket redemption games, including: Cyclone, ICE Ball, Monopoly, Wheel of Fortune, NFL 2-Minute Drill, NBA Hoops and Deal or No Deal. The Company's games and amusements can be found globally at family entertainment centers, location-based entertainment centers, and various other venues. Under the direction of founder and President Ralph Coppola, ICE has developed from a single-product company to an industry leader, with the most complete product line of coin-operated games and a global distribution channel. F.N.B. Capital provided $5MM mezzanine financing to assist Mr. Coppola and his management team in reacquiring 100% of ICE's stock. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.icegame.com. Read more about this transaction.
MLP Steel, LLC d.b.a. Marwas Steel Company is one of the area’s leading manufacturers and fabricators of specialty steel wire and rod products for use in a variety of end markets such as industrial construction, roads & infrastructure, mining, transportation, automotive, aviation, and consumer products. Marwas operates two distinct divisions: Fayette Steel Company, which manufactures various types of cold drawn rod (i.e. “heavy wire") in round, hexagon, square, and flat configurations from wire stock, and Laurel Steel Products Company, which manufactures various types of standard and specialty grating, such as heavy duty steel bar grating used in a variety of industrial applications, walkway grating, and roadway inlet frames and grates. F.N.B. Capital provided capital financing for the purchase of Marwas Steel Company of Scottdale, PA by MLP Steel, LLC. The purchase was led by James Philipkosky of MLP Capital Partners, LLC. The Company will remain local and will continue to be led by C.E.O. and local steel company veteran Jeff Pfeifer. Fayette Steel employs 34 at its Scottdale, PA location, while Laurel Steel, located in Everson, PA employs 38. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.marwas.com. Read more about this transaction.
Realpoint, LLC offers an unparalleled mixture of data, analysis, original research, and an unbiased opinion on the Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) market. Through its experienced team of CMBS analysts, Realpoint provides in-depth analytical bond reports, deal summary reports, watchlists, original research reports, and the ability to drill-down and stratify a portfolio in any way a client desires. F.N.B. Capital provided mezzanine financing to complete the management buyout of Realpoint, a business unit within Capmark Investments, L.P. (formerly GMAC Commercial Holding Corp.). The management buyout was led by Realpoint founder and C.E.O. Rob Dobilas. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.realpoint.com. Read more about this transaction.
Founded in 1983 and operating out of Southport, North Carolina, Tri-Tech, Inc. is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of over 4,000 law enforcement products. It is also one of the largest manufacturers of forensic evidence collection kits, DNA collection kits used in crime laboratories, and other customized crime scene investigation kits. Now doing business as Tri-Tech Forensics, Inc., the Company’s products are also utilized by forensic labs, law enforcement agencies, professional sports teams, drug testing laboratories, and large corporations throughout the world. F.N.B. Capital provided mezzanine financing to support the acquisition of the assets of Tri-Tech, Inc. by Point Lookout Capital Partners II, L.P., a Manhattan-based private investment firm. “Tri-Tech has had an outstanding reputation in the forensics market for many years," said James Cesare, Managing Partner of Point Lookout Capital Partners. “Given the increasing levels of accountability required from the judicial system, crime scene investigation products are becoming more sophisticated and the users are demanding higher quality products," he added. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.tritechusa.com. Read more about this transaction.
Viking Plastics, Inc. manufactures, through an injection molding process, charge port caps and other plastic components for the under-the-hood automotive market as well as plastic products for industrial and commercial HVAC applications. F.N.B. Capital Corporation, LLC provided the mezzanine debt necessary to complete the acquisition of the assets of Viking Plastics, Inc. by VPI Acquisition Corp. Additional information is available at the Company's website www.vikingplastics.com. Read more about this transaction.