Fasloc, Inc., headquartered in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is a leading manufacturer of specialized underground mine roof support systems. Fasloc's products utilize resin cartridges to create strong and reliable roof bolting systems.
Established in 1975, Fasloc manufactures polyester resin cartridges, under the Fasloc® and Cableloc® brands, that permanently secure roof support bolts used in mines to create stable and secure roofs, particularly in underground coal mines in the Eastern United States. The business has a history of innovation related to manufacturing, products and applications. The Fasloc name is a highly regarded brand in the coal mining industry.
Fasloc is well positioned to continue to expand in its existing markets. At the time of our investment, industry forecasts indicated that the coal mining business was expected to continue growing and that demand for roof bolt resins would mirror that trend. Also the company's Fasloc® and Cableloc® brands are premium products with superior technology elements and a history of product innovation. Fasloc's seasoned management has a proven track record of building value over a long period of time.
In October 2005, Sentinel Capital Partners and management acquired Fasloc in a buyout and carveout transaction from E.I. du Pont Nemours and Company (NYSE: DD). Bank of New York and Bank of Ireland provided senior debt financing for the transaction. Sentinel originated, sponsored and negotiated the transaction, arranged the acquisition debt and provided equity financing from Sentinel Capital Partners III, L.P.
In February 2007, after achieving substantially all of its investment objectives, Sentinel sold Fasloc to DSI USA , an affiliate of Germany-based DYWIDAG-Systems International. During Sentinel's ownership, Fasloc's profitability grew significantly.
Established in 1975, Fasloc manufactures polyester resin cartridges, under the Fasloc® and Cableloc® brands, that permanently secure roof support bolts used in mines to create stable and secure roofs, particularly in underground coal mines in the Eastern United States. The business has a history of innovation related to manufacturing, products and applications. The Fasloc name is a highly regarded brand in the coal mining industry.
Fasloc is well positioned to continue to expand in its existing markets. At the time of our investment, industry forecasts indicated that the coal mining business was expected to continue growing and that demand for roof bolt resins would mirror that trend. Also the company's Fasloc® and Cableloc® brands are premium products with superior technology elements and a history of product innovation. Fasloc's seasoned management has a proven track record of building value over a long period of time.
In October 2005, Sentinel Capital Partners and management acquired Fasloc in a buyout and carveout transaction from E.I. du Pont Nemours and Company (NYSE: DD). Bank of New York and Bank of Ireland provided senior debt financing for the transaction. Sentinel originated, sponsored and negotiated the transaction, arranged the acquisition debt and provided equity financing from Sentinel Capital Partners III, L.P.
In February 2007, after achieving substantially all of its investment objectives, Sentinel sold Fasloc to DSI USA , an affiliate of Germany-based DYWIDAG-Systems International. During Sentinel's ownership, Fasloc's profitability grew significantly.
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