News & Recent Portfolio Activities

On July 15, 2008, Atlantic-Meeco, Inc. (“Atlantic-Meeco”), a portfolio company of Bradford Equities Management, L.L.C., acquired Sullivan Flotation Systems, Inc. ("Sullivan"). The combination of these two companies has created the only marina and recreational dock manufacturer with a national footprint focused exclusively on the commercial marina industry. Sullivan, founded in 1967, is located in Warwick, New York. Sullivan is a leading assembler and installer of wood and steel frame marina dock systems used in both fresh and saltwater applications. Atlantic-Meeco, founded in 1950, is located in McAlester, Oklahoma. Atlantic-Meeco is a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of recreational floating docks.

On February 29, 2008, Sunbelt Modular, Inc. (“Sunbelt”), a portfolio company of Bradford Equities Management, L.L.C., acquired Phoenix Modular, Inc. ("Phoenix") and MR Steel, Inc. (“MR Steel”). Both companies are located in Glendale, Arizona. Phoenix designs, manufacturers and markets multi-unit stock and custom modular commercial building complexes, large mobile offices and other modular facilities including bank buildings, medical clinics, school classrooms, portable laboratories, barracks and bunkhouses. MR Steel manufacturers steel trusses, frames and light line trailers used by Phoenix and sold to third parties. Sunbelt is the largest wholesale manufacturer of commercial modular buildings in the United States.

On May 4, 2007, Bradford Equities Management, L.L.C. invested in a newly formed holding company Sunbelt Modular Inc. (“Sunbelt”) to facilitate the acquisition of Indicom Buildings, Inc. (“Indicom”).  In connection with Sunbelt’s acquisition of Indicom, Amtex Corporation, an existing portfolio company, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sunbelt.  Sunbelt now is the largest wholesale manufacturer of modular buildings in the South-Central United States.  Both Amtex and Indicom design, manufacture and market multi-unit stock and custom modular commercial building complexes, large mobile offices and other modular facilities including bank buildings, medical clinics, school classrooms, portable laboratories, barracks and bunk houses.

On March 1, 2007, Bradford Equities Management, L.L.C. acquired Indo European Foods, Inc. (“IEF”). IEF is a manufacturer and distributor of gourmet specialty food products from Eastern European and Eastern Mediterranean regions. IEF is located in Glendale, California and was founded in 1966.  IEF has six of its own brands and sells primarily in the Western United States to over 1,200 customers.  IEF plans to expand sales by broadening its customer base, expanding its product line and acquiring companies with complementary product offerings.

Bradford Equities Management, L.L.C. announced the closing in late 2006 of its most recent investment partnership, Bradford 2006, L.P.  This new fund will be used to acquire 5 to 10 companies that meet the historical investment criteria Bradford has pursued for the past 30 years.

On November 30, 2006, funds managed by Bradford Equities Management, L.L.C. sold TriMark USA, Inc. (“TriMark”) to Audax Group. TriMark, headquartered in South Attleboro, Massachusetts, is a leading full-service distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies and a provider of design and engineering services.

On April 24, 2006, Bradford Equities Management, L.L.C. acquired Amtex Corp. ("Amtex").  Amtex is located in Garland, Texas and was founded in 1976.  Amtex designs, manufacturers and markets multi-unit stock and custom modular commercial building complexes, large mobile offices and other modular facilities including bank buildings, medical clinics, school classrooms, portable laboratories, barracks and bunkhouses.  Amtex's modular commercial buildings are sold primarily to leasing companies who, in turn, sell or lease them to the end-users.  Amtex will be actively seeking add-on acquisitions of other modular commercial building manufacturers.

On February 14, 2006, Bradford Equities Management, L.L.C. acquired Alkota Cleaning Systems, Inc.  ("Alkota").  Alkota is located in Alcester, South Dakota and was founded in 1983.  Alkota designs, manufactures and markets proprietary lines of pressure washing equipment, water heaters, spare parts and related products.  Alkota will continue to implement programs to expand its product lines and increase its distribution network.  The Company will be actively looking for complimentary add-on acquisitions.

On February 3, 2006, funds managed by Bradford sold Pamarco Technologies, Inc. ("Pamarco").  Pamarco is a leading provider of parts and services to the printing and packaging industry.  The Company is based in Roselle, New Jersey with 12 plants throughout the United States and four in the U.K.

On December 5, 2005, Bradford Equities Management acquired Atlantic-Meeco, Inc. ("Atlantic-Meeco").  Atlantic-Meeco is the world's leading designer, manufacturer and installer of recreational floating dock facilities.  The Company is located in McAlester, Oklahoma and was founded in 1950.  Atlantic-Meeco will continue to focus on its core business and look for new opportunities to expand through complementary product offerings and selective acquisitions.

On August 12, 2005, Bradford Equities Management acquired Electron Beam Technologies, Inc. ("Electron Beam").  Electron Beam is the leading manufacturer of composite/coaxial cable and conduit systems sold to the welding industry.  The Company is located in Kankakee, Illinois and was founded in 1962.  Electron Beam will be actively seeking add-on acquisitions of other niche manufacturers of composite and coaxial cable.

On February 17, 2005, Bradford Equities Management LLC announced that it's portfolio company, Independent Printing Company, Inc., had completed the acquisition of Associated Graphics, Inc. ("Associated Graphics").  Associated Graphics is located in Pittsburgh, PA and is a printer focused on presentation folders and packaging material.

As of March 31, 2003, Bradford Equities Management, L.L.C. has relocated to 360 Hamilton Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601.  For a map and/or directions please click here.

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