HCI EQUITY PARTNERS - Private Equity Firm

1 HCI EQUITY PARTNERS is a Private EQUITY firm which invests in growth oriented industrial product and service companies. The members of the Firm partner with owners and managers of industrial companies, with a focus on assisting with operational improvements and supporting growth initiatives. The HCI EQUITY team has extensive experience in both Private EQUITY investing and operational EQUITY PARTNERSHCI EQUITY PARTNERS is a strategically focused Private EQUITY firm that targets growth oriented industrial product and service companies in the lower middle market. The Firm has offices in Washington, DC, Minneapolis, MN, and Chicago, professionals at HCI EQUITY PARTNERS utilize a disciplined approach to identify attractive opportunities in targeted sectors where their collective experiences, expertise and relationships can add value.

2 The investment team has extensive experience and relationships in both Private EQUITY investing and operational leadership. Seven of nine principals have been CEO, President or CFO of an industrial company during their careers. Their combined experience helps HCI EQUITY PARTNERS to (i) more efficiently source investment opportunities, (ii) have a deeper understanding of industry sector trends and business fundamentals, and (iii) enhance performance of the companies in which it HCI EQUITY PARTNERS team uses a highly focused approach to investing and a hands-on operating philosophy to help grow and improve the profitability of each of its portfolio companies.

3 The team focuses on building solid relationships with proven management teams who share its commitment to integrity, professionalism, achievement, growth and success in business. HCI EQUITY PARTNERS works with each of its portfolio companies to achieve well defined goals by identifying and supporting growth opportunities and assisting with operational by an experienced, cohesive team with a proven strategy of adding value to industrial product and service growth companies in the lower middle market, HCI EQUITY PARTNERS has a track record of success and is recognized as an exceptional partner and resource to management HCI EQUITY PARTNERSKey attributes of the HCI EQUITY team.

4 Experienced, cohesive team with a strong culture Substantial operating experience and capability Focused investment strategy in targeted sectors Demonstrated ability of adding value to portfolio companiesHCI EQUITY PARTNERS 2 INVESTMENT STRATEGYHCI EQUITY PARTNERS has a proven track record of making successful investments in growth oriented industrial product and service companies based in North America. HCI EQUITY PARTNERS focuses in the lower middle market which includes companies with approximately $20 to $200 million in annual revenue. HCI EQUITY PARTNERS recognizes that a sustained record of success in the middle market is best achieved by targeting companies with solid management teams in sectors where the Principals have a strong understanding of sector trends, business fundamentals and relationships and where its team has prior team distinguishes itself from other buyout firms in the lower middle market by its substantial operating and investing experience.

5 Seven of nine principals have proven operational leadership experience as CEO, President or CFO of an industrial company during his or her career. Drawing on their collective experience, the team works closely and effectively with the management teams of its portfolio companies to create significant value including: Assisting with major operational initiatives Enhancing the sophistication of operational and financial reporting capabilities Developing and assisting with an acquisition strategy Adding depth to management teams as needed Building and leveraging an active board of directorsHCI EQUITY PARTNERS seeks to partner with proven management teams who share our long-term growth vision for the company and wish to retain a stake in the company post-closing.

6 This alignment of interests from both a strategic and financial perspective are critical elements in creating the foundation for a successful investment. Furthermore, we focus on building solid relationships with management professionals who share our commitment to integrity, professionalism, achievement, growth and success in business. A strong partnership with management enhances the success of achieving our collective goals and is a requirement for the HCI EQUITY PARTNERS EQUITY PARTNERS will consider investments in companies with a strong management team and an attractive business model across the spectrum of industrial products and services industries.

7 The team also proactively targets several specific industries where it believes the Firm has a unique competitive advantage based on our prior experience and relationships. This includes companies that compete in the following markets: Aerospace/Defense Automotive & Commercial Vehicle Building Products Distribution Industrial Services Infrastructure Products/Services Niche Manufacturing Transportation & LogisticsHCI EQUITY PARTNERS 3 Adept Plastic Finishing is a premier supplier offering injection molding, chrome plating and painting services for plastic components. Adept has established itself as the preferred supplier in the chrome plating industry, serving select Tier-1 suppliers in the automotive and Class-8 truck end markets.

8 The Company s proprietary process technology within its chrome plating segment allows them to handle a wide array of products, ranging from heavy-duty class-8 truck grilles to high-touch automotive badges. Adept works in conjunction with HCI s portfolio company, Tribar Manufacturing. Wixom, MIAutomotive MarketCommercial Steel Treating Corporation is North America s largest provider of engineered protective coating, pre-treatment, heat treating, and technical intermediation services for metal fasteners. CSTC has a history of being at the forefront of coating technology since it was founded in 1927 by the Hoensheid family. The Company meets or exceeds its customers anti-corrosion performance standards using state-of-the-art coating equipment, proprietary IT software, and its deep base of industry knowledge.

9 Madison Heights, MIAutomotive MarketSELECT PORTFOLIO COMPANIES1 HCI EQUITY PARTNERS 4(1) Above is a listing of current and past HCI platform EQUITY investments. A complete list of all prior investments (including add-ons) will be made available upon INVESTMENTSGo To Logistics is a transportation service provider focused on the freight consolidation and LTL market. Go To provides services ranging from expedited/guaranteed service to warehoused consolidation primarily from Chicago to the Northeast and West Coast, as well as the Southwest United States. The Company utilizes a Midwest-based warehouse for outbound consolidation and has a dedicated independent contractor base that provides linehaul and pick-up and delivery.

10 Go To s agent network augments delivery capabilities and also provides relationships for outbound capabilities. Northlake, ILTransportation & LogisticsSummit Interconnect was formed after the completion of two separate transactions to acquire KCA Electronics and Marcel Electronics International (MEI). KCA provides advanced technology, multi-layer rigid and flex printed circuit boards. The company primarily serves the aerospace and defense sector, providing direct access to customers or through EMS customers that support the aerospace and defense markets. MEI manufactures complex, multi-layer printed circuit boards. Anaheim & Orange, CAPrinted Circuit BoardsThe Delaney Hardware Company is a designer, marketer and distributor of residential and commercial locksets, as well as a variety of other bath related hardware.