Zynik 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.
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Berwind CorporationTracing 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.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Lionheart Industrial Group LLCFounded in 2004 as Lionheart Ventures by CEO David S. Bovenizer, Lionheart Industrial Group is a long-term owner and operator of small to middle-market manufacturing companies. The Pennsylvania-based group builds value in its industrial businesses through organic growth, operational improvements and strategic acquisitions, while working with existing management and preserving each company's distinct culture. Its portfolio spans combustion, aerospace and fluid-power businesses, guided by the proprietary Lionheart Edge Operating System.NEWTOWN, PA
Shingle BeltingShingle Belting is an independently owned, family-owned American manufacturer that traces its roots to the LH Shingle Company, founded in 1919. Rennie Keating and her father, Jack, purchased the business in 1980, and Rennie—who has worked there since 1976—continues to lead it as president and owner. From its King of Prussia facility, the company develops application-based belting solutions for industrial customers while maintaining in-house engineering and fabrication capabilities.KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
HBD Industries, IncHBD Industries, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned U.S. operating company that owns manufacturing businesses producing engineered industrial products for mission-critical applications. Established in 1989, with company roots dating to 1864, HBD has developed a portfolio of businesses serving demanding industrial markets and is professionally managed while remaining family controlled.BELLFONTAINE, OH