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Norwest Equity Partners Invests in Skinit
New Capital to Fuel Growth, Expand Product Offering, Enhance Sales and Marketing Capabilities
July 20, 2010 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Makes Significant Investment in Amcom Software
Capital to Fuel Growth for Leading Provider of Unified Communications Solutions in Healthcare, Hospitality, Higher Education, Business, and Government
January 4, 2010 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Adds Jim Lindner as Operating Partner
Lindner Brings 40 Years of Computer Software Technology and Services Experience to Firm
September 16, 2009 | View ReleaseRosetta Stone Completes Initial Public Offering Above the Range
Company Achieves Significant Growth Backed by ABS Capital Partners and Norwest Equity Partners
April 16, 2009 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity and Norwest Mezzanine Raise $1.7 Billion for New Funds
September 2, 2008 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Announces Senior Level Promotions
Todd Solow to Partner; Tom Schauerman and Andrew Cantwell to Principal
May 7, 2008 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Acquires Shock Doctor
Sports Protection Products Leader Well-Poised for Continued Growth
April 3, 2008 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Invests in Pangaea Asset Management
Investment to Fuel Growth and Expansion for Leading Asset Manager
March 18, 2008 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Announces Investment in DCM Services
Innovative Technology Differentiates Leading Deceased Account Recovery Provider
December 4, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Announces Investment in Wealth Enhancement Group
Specialized Financial Planning Firm Targets “Mass Affluent” Clients
November 1, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Sells Imperial Supplies to American Capital Strategies
Leading Distributor of Aftermarket Components Achieves Double-Digit Growth Under NEP Ownership
October 11, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners’ CVI Melles Griot Acquires Coherent Subsidiary
Coherent Imaging Optics Adds Thermal Imaging to CVI Melles Griot Product Offering
October 1, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Increases Ownership Percentage in PeopleNet
New Capital Structure Helps to Leverage Future Growth Opportunities
September 19, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners’ CVI Laser Completes Acquisition of Melles Griot
Optical Components Manufacturer Expands Globally with Third Acquisition
July 25, 2007 | View ReleaseDan Gladney Joins Norwest Equity Partners as Healthcare-Focused Operating Partner
Gladney’s 25 Years of Healthcare Experience Will Broaden Firm’s Investment Capabilities
July 18, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Completes Sale of Aurafin to Berkshire Hathaway
July 5, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Completes Sale of Jacobson Companies
June 19, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners to Sell Jacobson Companies to Oak Hill Capital Partners
Third-Party Logistics Provider Realizes Tripled Profitability and Revenues Under NEP Ownership
June 4, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Invests in Neff Corp.
Neff Leads Within the Rapidly Consolidating Equipment Rental and Leasing Industry
| View ReleaseJeffrey Greiner Joins Norwest Equity Partners as Deal Sourcing Operating Partner
Greiner to Focus on Companies with Proven Technology for Investment Opportunities
May 22, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Invests in Mitchell International
Leading Software and Information Services Provider Joins NEP Portfolio
April 2, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Appoints New Partner and Principal
Timothy Kuehl Promoted to Partner; Todd Solow Promoted to Principal
March 6, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Completes Dividend Recap of Imperial Supplies
Continued Growth Drives Second Recap of Portfolio Company in 23 Months
January 30, 2007 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Completes Recapitalization of Production Services Associates
NEP Operating Partner Bruce Lohn to Drive Growth of Direct Mail Market Leader
October 30, 2006 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Acquires Duni Corp and Duni Supply
Foodservice Plastic Container and Converted Paper Products Manufacturer Joins Portfolio
September 1, 2006 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Sells Paladin Brands to Dover Corporation
Leading Construction Equipment Attachment Manufacturer is Sold
August 30, 2006 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Completes Fourth Add-On Acquisition for Jacobson Companies
Arthur Wells Group Expands Jacobson’s Capabilities to Include the Food Industry
July 18, 2006 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Completes Third Add-On Acquisition for Jacobson Companies
Wilpak Offers Contract Packaging Expertise and Expanded Southeast Presence
May 3, 2006 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Announces CVI Laser Purchase
Portfolio Company Acquires British Isles-Based Quality Laser Optics Ltd
April 19, 2006 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Invests in Lindstrom Metric, LLC
Leading Master Distributor of Metric Fasteners Joins NEP Portfolio
April 4, 2006 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Announces Add-On for Becker Underwood
Sub-Sahara International Joins Leading Specialty Chemical Supplier
| View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Sells Highland Manufacturing Company
Champion Enterprises, Inc. Acquires Minnesota-Based Housing Manufacturer
March 31, 2006 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Completes Second Add-On for Jacobson Companies
Southwest Storage & Distribution Expands Jacobson’s Capabilities
January 30, 2006 | View ReleaseCreator of Rosetta Stone® Language Programs Completes Management Buyout
Private Equity Firms Norwest Equity Partners and ABS Capital Partners Attracted by Leading Learning Software Product
January 6, 2006 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Recapitalizes Highland Manufacturing Company
Leading Home Manufacturer Sees Continued Growth
October 11, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Closes Seventh Add-On for Paladin Brands, LLC
Construction Attachment Equipment Manufacturer Penetrates Landscape Market
October 3, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Portfolio Company Sells Radio Stations
Triad Broadcasting Company Sells Stations in Tallahassee Market
September 12, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners and Endeavour Capital Sell Michaels of Oregon
Leading Manufacturer Purchased by Wind Point Partners Portfolio Company
August 23, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Adds Third Operating Partner
Bruce Lohn Brings Focused Distribution and Logistics Expertise to Firm
July 14, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Sells Norwesco, Inc.
Leading Plastics Rotational Molder Sold to Allied Capital Corporation
July 11, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Announces CVI Laser Purchase
Portfolio Company Acquires Optical Components Manufacturer
June 2, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Announces Becker Underwood Purchase
Portfolio Company Acquires Brazil-Based Nitral Urbana
May 9, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Invests with Broin in Ethanol Plants
Partnership Established with Farmers and Ethanol Industry Leader
April 25, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Adds KT Industries to Longwood Industries
Portfolio Company Grows with Acquisition Strategy
March 8, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Recapitalizes Imperial Supplies LLC
Management Team Continues to Lead Company’s Strong Growth
February 28, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Announces Paladin Purchase
Sweepster LLC Marks Fifth Add-On Acquisition for Portfolio Company
| View ReleaseJacobson Companies Acquires Assets From Bekins Logistics
Norwest Equity Partners Completes Add-On Acquisition for Portfolio Company
February 7, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Sells Portfolio Company Do+Able Products, Inc.
| View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Completes Recapitalization of Norwesco, Inc.
Strong Management Team Continues to Lead Portfolio Company’s Growth
January 5, 2005 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Sells Portfolio Company Pelican Products
October 26, 2004 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners’ Attachment Technologies Incorporated Announces Name Change in New Branding Strategy
Portfolio Company Closes its Fourth Acquisition in 12 Months
October 19, 2004 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Leads Investment in Deep Rock Water Company
Leading Bottled Water Supplier Well-Poised for Future Growth
September 23, 2004 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Launches New $800 Million Fund
September 8, 2004 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Completes Acquisition of Becker Underwood, Inc.
September 1, 2004 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Completes Two Add-On Acquisitions for Platform Portfolio Company Attachment Technologies Incorporated (ATI)
July 6, 2004 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Completes Third Add-On Acquisition in Nine Months for Attachment Technologies Incorporated
May 24, 2004 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Leads Investment in Jacobson Companies
Company Well-Poised for Future Growth
April 8, 2004 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Promotes Steven M. Farsht to Partner and Timothy R. Kuehl to Principal
April 5, 2004 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Invests in Recapitalization of Longwood Industries
Proven Management Team Has Company Well-Positioned for Future Growth
February 9, 2004 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Acquires Attachment Technologies, Inc.
Strong ATI Management Team Stays in Place for Continued Growth
October 16, 2003 | View ReleaseWARN Industries, Inc. is Acquired by Dover Corporation
Endeavour Capital and Norwest Equity Partners Portfolio Company is Sold
October 1, 2003 | View ReleaseCVI Laser, LLC Created Through NEP’s Purchase of Optics Business From CVI Laser Corporation
NEP Predicts Continued Strong Growth for Company
July 25, 2003 | View ReleaseNEP Funds Successful Acquisition of Imperial Supplies LLC
Investment in Leading Distribution Company Points to Continued Strong Growth
May 9, 2003 | View ReleaseNorwest Equity Partners Finalizes Investment in Roundy’s, Inc.
June 6, 2002 | View ReleaseNEP Aids Aurafin In Acquiring Publicly Held Oroamerica
Combined Company Widens Competitive Gap in Market Share
June 21, 2001 | View ReleaseNEP Invests in Leading Floor-Covering Manufacturer
Bank of America Capital Investors and Oak Tree Capital Management Lead the Transaction
May 1, 2001 | View Release
