National Polymers

Established in 1964, Solar Plastics is one of the leading suppliers of custom-engineered rotationally molded plastic parts. The company has expertise in the area of design assistance, manufacturing and product assembly. It offers a variety of products that include seamless integrated sightlines and engine fluid changing carts. The company also specializes in making refrigeration unit covers, dispenser cabinets and utility vehicle cargo boxes. Its operational capabilities include cutting and routing. The company offers various types of tooling options, including fabrication, computerized numerical-control machining and aluminum casting. It has a staff of trained professionals that provides custom-engineered assemblies. Solar Plastics is located in Delano, Minn.

Peerless Plastics manufactures an array of rest mats in a wide variety of styles, sizes and materials. In addition, it manufactures numerous other children's products under the brand name KinderMat, including rest cots, sheets, blankets, paint smocks and playground parachutes. Some of the company s folding mats include enduro-mats, basic KinderMat, value priced KinderMat, heavy duty KinderMat and daydreamer KinderMat. Located in Farmington, Minn., Peerless Plastics markets its products across the world by leading educational dealers and retailers.

Activar is an investment firm that specializes in acquiring and building small- and middle-market businesses. Its portfolio holdings are grouped into construction products, plastic products and industrial products segments. Activar s portfolio companies include JL Industries, Bambon Products, Thomas Enterprises, Hiawatha Incorporated, Air Louvers, Bending Technologies, AZTEC, Mid-America Plastics, Afton Plastics and Circuit Chemistry Equipment.