Market trends

The prospects for long-term growth in this sector remain strong, particularly for businesses active in emerging markets. However, short-term issues such as over capacity, pricing pressures and capital limitations are making it difficult for businesses to take advantage of the opportunities that exist today. We have backed more than 70 industrial companies worldwide, investing across a broad range of specialized subsectors including chemicals, construction, electronics, energy and mining.

Bradco supply

Bradco Supply is the third largest supplier of residential and commercial roofing supplies to building contractors in the US. When we acquired Bradco in August 2008, it had a top two position in 30 states but was underperforming relative to its peers. Its progress since the acquisition has been rapid. Today our financial and operational improvements have resulted in a leaner company poised for increased profitability. As demand picks up with the recovery of the market, the focus is on improving sales effectiveness, increasing the national footprint and expanding into complementary product markets through an active acquisition strategy.

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