Tracing its roots to 1886, Berwind Corporation is a sixth-generation family-owned investment firm that owns and supports a global group of manufacturing and service businesses. Its distinctive buy-and-hold approach and decentralized structure give entrepreneurs room to run their companies while Berwind provides long-term capital and support. The group spans nine operating companies, with more than 10,000 employees across over 150 locations.
ZynikZynik is a family office that acquires and permanently operates skilled-labor manufacturing and industrial businesses across North America. Founded in 1983 by Iqbal Kassam, it has grown from a one-owner operation into a family organization overseeing more than 35 companies and 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing space. Its distinguishing approach is patient ownership: Zynik preserves the histories and cultures of the businesses it buys while investing in skilled people, lifelong learning, and long-term industrial capability.KANSAS CITY, MO
Brilex Industries, IncFamily-owned Brilex Industries was founded in Youngstown in 1996 by brothers Brian and Alex Benyo, growing from three employees in a 5,000-square-foot building into a company with more than 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space. Its reputation rests on personal service and long-standing customer relationships as it serves OEMs and end users across industries worldwide. Brilex is known for managing complex, build-to-print industrial projects from its three nearby facilities.YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Avis Industrial CorporationFormed in 1959, Avis Industrial Corporation is a diversified manufacturing company that has grown from two plants into a family of wholly owned operating businesses. The Upland, Indiana, corporation invests in manufacturing companies across the United States and Canada, supporting their leaders and the communities where they operate.JACKSON, MI
TouchPoint, IncFounded in 1899 as the South Chester Tube Company, TouchPoint is a privately owned manufacturing enterprise that builds and supports companies making engineered solutions for access hardware, medical technology, and intelligent operations. Now in its fifth generation, the Pennsylvania-based company has grown to more than 4,000 associates across 10 companies serving customers in over 100 countries. TouchPoint’s distinctive role is as a long-term steward of entrepreneurial businesses, preserving their cultures and leadership while providing shared capabilities and investment for continued growth.CONCORDVILLE, PA