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Center Manufacturing

Acquisition Date: December 14, 2006

Business Description:

Center Manufacturing, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of complex welded tubular assemblies primarily for motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, automotive seat frames, and automotive instrument panel tie bars. The company is headquartered and has two manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids, MI.

For more information, please visit www.centermfg.com.

Investment Approach / Accomplishments:

Supplemented and provided leadership to existing management team.

Created fundamental improvement in performance:

• Identified and currently executing on operations/cost structure improvement opportunities
• Identified plant layout and capacity utilization improvements
• Identified and currently executing on growth opportunities in existing and new markets