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Turning Point Brands, Inc. is a leading U.S. provider of products with active ingredients. We sell a wide range of products to adult consumers, from our iconic brands to our next generation products to fulfill evolving consumer preferences. Our three focus segments are led by our core, proprietary brands –Stoker`s® in Smokeless Products; Zig-Zag® in Smoking Products; and Nu-X®, Solace® along with our distribution platforms (VaporBeast®, VaporFi® and Direct Vapor®) in NewGen. Our businesses generate solid cash flow which we use to finance acquisitions, increase brand support, expand our distribution infrastructure and strengthen our capital position. Our Smokeless segment is driven by the Stoker`s® brand with a proud heritage dating to 1940. Stoker`s competes in the chewing tobacco segment, where it has grown to the #2 position, and in the moist snuff segment, where it remains one of the fastest-growing brands. The portfolio also includes Beech-Nut®, launched in 1897, and a diverse collection of other chewing tobacco brands that offer a variety of consumer choices and tastes. Our Smoking portfolio includes the world-famous Zig-Zag® brand, with a proud heritage of leadership dating to 1879. Winner of the 1900 World`s Fair Gold Medal for being the first interleaved rolling paper, it remains the leading premium paper in both the United States and Canada today. Over the past decade, Zig-Zag® has successfully expanded its consumer franchise into new product categories such as Make-Your-Own (MYO) cigar wraps, hemp paper and paper cones. Our NewGen vapor portfolio includes our B2B (Vapor Beast®), B2C (International Vapor Group®) vape distribution platforms along with our new product development engine Nu-X Ventures. These businesses have advanced our strategy to provide consumers with innovative products to meet their evolving preferences, while also providing our retail customers with a strong, reliable partner to help navigate this rapidly changing marketplace.
Big Blue Swim School is a prominent provider of childrens swim education, founded in 2009 and based in Chicago, Illinois. The company began franchising in 2018 and has expanded to multiple locations across the United States. It offers a comprehensive swimming curriculum designed for all ages, from infants to adults, focusing on essential swimming skills in a fun and supportive environment. Their programs include specialized classes for different age groups, such as Baby Swim School for infants, Toddler Swim School for young children, and Bold Blue and Big Blue Programs for older children. The curriculum progresses from basic water safety to advanced swimming techniques. Big Blue Swim School also features modern facilities, including comfortable water temperatures, private changing rooms, and a mobile app for scheduling and tracking progress. The school targets families, providing a welcoming atmosphere for parents to observe their childrens lessons. Additionally, the company offers franchise opportunities, aiming for significant growth in the coming years.
Certus is a brand-new pest control company built on a philosophy of People First, Quality Service, and Building Lifetime Customers. Over the next few years we expect to build a Top 10 PCT company through close partnerships with leading pest management operators. Our team has taken twenty-plus years of industry experience and brought a new way of thinking to pest control. Simply put, we believe there is always a better way – not only in the pest control methods we use, but in how we operate our business itself. In the coming years, we look forward to continuing to evolve and improve both our business and those of our partners. We are looking for the most experienced pest control companies to join our team.
Soft-Tex International is an innovation company focused on building the most comfortable products to help the world sleep and live better. With hundreds of patents, patents pending, and trademarks, Soft-Tex is the leading choice for retailers looking to offer a differentiated, well-merchandised assortment of bedding and home comfort products with the latest features and benefits.
Point Pickup Technologies (PPUP) is a technology enabled platform (services) company disrupting legacy transportation models to solve middle and last mile delivery.