Partnership, Patience and Experience in the Lower Middle Market

Based in Chicago, IL, Golden Ceramic Dental Lab (GCDL) is a full-service dental laboratory that manufactures custom dental prosthetics for dental support organizations, group practices, and independent dentists nationwide. GCDL offers a diverse product line such as implants, removables, crowns and bridges, orthodontics, digital dentures, clear aligners, and sleep solutions. With the ability to manufacture products using the latest materials through both analog and digital processes, GCDL ensures that every dental practice has flexibility and access to the most advanced solutions available.  Zabel is actively seeking add-on opportunities of other dental labs in the US.

SVI provides aftermarket parts and components for automotive lifts, automotive shop equipment, and other product categories.  With over 40,000 parts, SVI offers a diverse product line to serve as a one-stop-shop for automotive lifts and garage equipment, RELS brake lathes, fluid delivery products, and petroleum equipment parts, among other products.  SVI provides same-day shipping on in-stock parts from its warehouses in DeKalb, IL and Los Angeles, CA.  Examples of the Company’s common product offerings include cables, pulleys, rubber pads, and hydraulic power units.  Zabel is actively seeking add-on acquisitions of other parts businesses in the automotive equipment market.

Founded in 2001 and based in Big Flats, NY with locations in State College, PA, Germany and Taiwan, Stan’s No Tubes is the leading player in tubeless technology for bicycles.  The Company’s tubeless tire sealant, tubeless-specific rim designs, wheels, and other accessories offer riders better traction, control, and comfort while preventing flat tires.  Stan’s is a global brand with distribution in nearly seventy countries serving OEMs, retailers, and end users.  Zabel is interested in add-on acquisitions of bike component and accessory manufacturers.

Founded in 2004 and based in Derby, CT, Frame It Easy is an online, tech-enabled, manufacturer of custom frames. The Company receives orders from consumer, commercial, and white label customers through its website and Amazon, and utilizes proprietary software integrated with custom equipment to efficiently manufacture and fulfill custom frame orders.  Zabel is interested in add-on acquisitions of online frame retailers and custom frame manufacturers.

Founded in 2001 and based in Charlotte, NC, New Market Waste Solutions is a refuse and recycling consulting and management services company that designs and implements sustainable cost saving solutions for its customers. The Company’s all-inclusive services include vendor selection, rate management, invoice management and document processing, optimization of trash and recycling services and management of vendor relationships. Zabel exited its investment in New Market Waste Solutions in 2023.

Located in Flemington, NJ, Medical Packaging Inc., LLC (“MPI”) was established in 1971.   MPI is a leading manufacturer of unit dose medication and pharmaceutical packaging and labeling systems, equipment, barcode labeling software, and consumable packaging materials.  MPI serves hospitals, extended care and long-term care facilities, drug repackagers, and small pharmaceutical manufacturers and contract drug manufacturers throughout North America, Latin and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and emerging markets.  Zabel is interested in add-on acquisitions of manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceutical packaging equipment and related consumables/ supplies.

Founded in 1965 and based in Bedford Hills, NY, Bedford Precision Parts LLC is a leading distributor and assembler of replacement parts, accessories and kits for the spraying equipment industry (paint, foam, industrial).  Examples of the Company’s product offering include packings, gaskets, fittings & adaptors, filters & strainers, regulators, valves, rods and comprehensive repair kits.  Bedford serves a diverse base of over 2,000 independent dealers, repair shops and paint stores located in all 50 states and 63 countries.  Zabel is interested in add-on acquisitions of distributors and manufacturers of aftermarket replacement parts (specifically reverse engineered parts for active, legacy, and out-of-warranty OEM equipment).

Founded in 1987 and based in Bethlehem, PA, Puritan is a manufacturer of high purity, custom‑blended and specialty chemicals.  These products are used in research and quality control applications and for manufacturing in the pharmaceutical, microelectronics and other industrial markets. Zabel exited its investment in Puritan Products in 2017.