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Gulf Coast Machine & Supply Company

Acquisition Date: February 1, 2008

Business Description:

Gulf Coast Machine & Supply Company is a leading manufacturer of large forgings for use in the oil and gas, petrochemical, wind energy and general industrial markets.  The company is headquartered in Beaumont, Texas.

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

Investment Approach / Accomplishments:

Supplemented and provided leadership to existing management team.

Created fundamental improvement in performance:

• Supporting the installation of a new large forging press and related furnaces in order to increase capacity and improve efficiency
• Identified and currently executing on growth opportunities in existing and new markets