Confluent Holdings is a St. Louis-based holding company established in 2015 that acquires and builds businesses across the United States. Its portfolio spans manufacturing and service industries, and the company says it invests for long-term growth rather than acquiring businesses for quick resale. Confluent reports more than 25 acquisitions and over 950 associates across its businesses.
Crawford United LLCCrawford United LLC is a Cleveland-based holding company whose operating businesses make specialty industrial products for markets such as aerospace, defense, transportation, and petrochemical. The company says it has provided quality-built products for more than 100 years, bringing together a group of industrial manufacturers under one organization.CLEVELAND, OH
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
The Heico CompaniesFounded by Michael Heisley in 1979, The Heico Companies is a family-owned parent holding company for a diverse portfolio of manufacturing, construction, and industrial services businesses. Its more than 70 operating companies employ over 9,000 people and operate in 19 countries across five continents. The portfolio includes businesses making engineered industrial products and steel goods, alongside construction and industrial service providers.CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH
Hines CorporationEstablished to build and strengthen industrial manufacturers, Hines Corporation is a Spring Lake, Michigan-based holding company whose subsidiaries make equipment for fueling vehicles, generating steam and maintaining floors. Hines was formed after acquiring Pacific Steamex and has since expanded its manufacturing reach from the United States to China, using operational and financial support to help its companies grow. Its portfolio includes businesses with roots reaching back to 1864, 1919 and 1946.NEW PHILADELPHIA, OH