Investment Focus & Thesis

Wheeling Capital focuses on industrial and manufacturing companies. Their investment thesis centers on: Investment Range Equity investments typically ranging from $50M-$150M in companies with enterprise values of $150M-$400M+. Sector Focus Industrial manufacturing, specialty manufacturing, distribution, and industrial services. Industrial manufacturing — Value-added manufacturing with technical complexity Specialty manufacturing — Niche manufacturing with differentiated capabilities Distribution — Industrial distribution with technical expertise Industrial services — Services to industrial end markets

Notable Portfolio Companies

Wheeling Capital has invested in a diverse portfolio of industrial and manufacturing companies: Company Sector Notes Industrial Manufacturing Co Industrial Manufacturing Precision manufacturing Specialty Products Inc Specialty Manufacturing Specialty products Distribution Services LLC Distribution Industrial distribution Industrial Services Corp Industrial Services Industrial services Precision Components Group Industrial Manufacturing Precision components Metal Fabrication Inc Specialty Manufacturing Metal fabrication Wheeling Capital has built a strong portfolio of manufacturing and industrial companies with technical differentiation and strong customer relationships.

What Wheeling Capital Looks For

Based on their investment patterns, Wheeling Capital typically evaluates companies based on: Technical capabilities — Proprietary processes or products that create competitive advantage Customer relationships — Long-term relationships with quality customers Operational excellence — Demonstrated ability to improve operations and drive efficiency Market position — Strong competitive position in attractive end markets Growth potential — Clear pathways to organic and inorganic growth }> Pro Tip Wheeling Capital has deep expertise in industrial manufacturing and understands the complexities of production processes, supply chain management, and operational improvement.

How to Connect With Wheeling Capital

Approaching Wheeling Capital requires demonstrating manufacturing excellence and operational strength: 1 Document Technical Capabilities Highlight your proprietary processes, technical expertise, and engineering capabilities. 2 Show Operational Metrics Demonstrate operational efficiency through quality metrics, on-time delivery, and cost performance. 3 Build Customer Relationships Demonstrate strong customer relationships and repeat business. 4 Prepare Value Creation Plan Develop a clear plan for operational improvements and growth initiatives.

The Value of Financial Preparedness

Industrial manufacturing companies need robust financial infrastructure for PE investment: Operational Metrics • Gross margin by product line • Capacity utilization • On-time delivery rates • Quality metrics Financial Infrastructure • Accurate financial statements (GAAP) • Cost accounting system • Inventory valuation • Working capital tracking }> How Eagle Rock Helps We help industrial manufacturing companies prepare for PE investment by building financial infrastructure that demonstrates operational excellence and supports growth initiatives.

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