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Phillip Jeffries Ltd is a family-run company that specializes in the manufacture and importation of high-quality, unique, and textured wallcoverings. Founded in 1976 by Eric Bershad, the company has established itself as a global leader in the industry, offering an extensive range of over 1,000 natural wallcoverings. Their product lineup includes Japanese paper weaves, gold leaf, grasscloth, silks, and unique hand-crafted specialties, all crafted by skilled artisans to ensure exceptional quality and aesthetic appeal. The company is led by Eric Bershads sons, Philip and Jeffrey Bershad, who serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, respectively. This family involvement helps maintain the companys mission and values. Phillip Jeffries is known for its commitment to fast delivery, making it a preferred choice for interior designers, architects, and high-end homeowners seeking distinctive wallcovering solutions.
ChromaScape is a specialty chemicals company based in Independence, Ohio, with a production facility in Stow. Founded in 1998, it has roots dating back to 1968. The company operates six manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S. and boasts over 100 years of combined expertise in colorant formulation and supply chain management. ChromaScape focuses on lean manufacturing, digital integration, and customer-centric processes to enhance quality and efficiency. ChromaScape offers a range of products, including colorants and additives for various industries. In landscaping, it provides Amerimulch® colored mulch and rubber/aggregate colorants. For packaging, it supplies Aquablak® aqueous carbon black dispersions and CEL Chemical adhesives for waterproof corrugated board. In construction, its Innotech® decorative concrete colorants and ChromaPave® asphalt sealcoat colorants are widely used. The company has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its offerings in printing, packaging, and consumer specialties.
American Freight Furniture & Mattress is a discount retailer based in the U.S., specializing in furniture, mattresses, and home appliances. Founded in 1994 in Lima, Ohio, the company has expanded to over 370 locations nationwide and serves more than 5 million customers. It operates under a warehouse-style model that emphasizes affordability and quality, offering direct-to-consumer sales. The product range includes living room sets, bedroom furniture, dining room pieces, mattresses, and a variety of home appliances such as refrigerators and washers. American Freight also provides same-day delivery for in-stock items. The company targets budget-conscious shoppers, including families and first-time homeowners, and features products from trusted brands. With a focus on cost efficiency, American Freight combines new and reconditioned inventory to maintain low prices, making quality home goods accessible to a wide audience.
Automation AMA offers advisory and consulting services to manufacturers, capital equipment OEMs, and investment firms seeking industrial holding targets. For manufacturers, Automation AMA assists in determining optimal processes for automation, facilitates the creation of RFQs (requests for quotes), manages relationships with automation providers, evaluates proposals, and oversees the automation build process. Clients benefit from the expertise of a seasoned automation veteran with almost 3 decades of experience, ensuring a smooth and successful automation project. Automation OEMs and machine builders can access advisory services, board of director roles, fractional CEO, CTO, COO, and CRO services, business development assistance, strategy planning, standardization of manufacturing and engineering processes, and sales leadership and training. Investment firms receive support with target identification, ownership introductions, due diligence, and business process analysis. Automation AMA also provides temporary or full-time CxO leadership or board of director advisory services to complement existing leadership teams. With over 28 years of experience in founding and growing an automation business, Automation AMA is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges faced by business leaders and entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Founded and led by an industry leader in assembly, robotics, and packaging, Automation AMA offers a comprehensive range of services to support clients throughout their automation journey, as well as to refine engineering, sales, operations, and business development functions.