Since 1902, BIA is recognized by its customers for the quality of its products and services in the mining and quarrying, construction, transport and energy sectors as exclusive distributor of Komatsu equipment and parts, as well as other reputable manufacturers like Metso, Cummins, Bomag, MAN, Foton, Furukawa, GHH… for complementary products. Today BIA Group has become a well-established, multinational and trusted long-term business partner, operating in more than 20 countries in Africa and in the Benelux regions. The family-owned group distinguishes itself through the extent of its network and state-of-the-art technical facilities to support its clients close to their operations. The group is continuously developing its capabilities and expertise to meet the ever-growing customer needs. BIA provides a wide range of solutions including equipment sales, rental, parts supply, aftersales services as well as support services such as structured financing solutions, supply chain management and training to assist its customers on their projects development. More recently, BIA was pioneer in adopting innovation & technology solutions to increase customers productivity and safety on sites.
Bigelow is the M + A Advisor exclusively for owners of high-performing private companies — Entrepreneur Owner-Managers with their skin in the game. Our scrappy boutique firm behaves as one collaborative team. Leveraging our independence and exclusive EOM focus, we have helped hundreds of clients build and capture Enterprise Value while respecting their values, their legacy and the intersection of their professional and personal goals. Frequently our work with clients goes on for years in advance of a wealth-building transaction. Unlike virtually all of the firms with which we compete, we are independently owned. We have only one source of revenue — our Entrepreneur Owner-Manager clients. No referral fees. No investing, trading, lending, or underwriting. No buy-side advisory. No products to sell. No conflicts. We aspire to be completely aligned with achieving our clients potential, striving endlessly to be masters of our craft.
Continental Generals mission is to assist our customers with managing the financial risks and challenges that come as they age. Our skills, resources, and infrastructure allow us to help them with insulating and enhancing retirement income and maneuvering caregiving options. Thus allowing us to responsibly be a part of the solution rather than the problem. Our team of long-term care industry experts, with headquarters in Austin, Texas, strives to build value through superior operating results. As we manage our current portfolio of business, we continue to pursue growth opportunities for expansion and economies of scale through strategic acquisitions, mergers, and reinsurance opportunities. Our family of insurance companies and strategic partners provide administrative services to approximately 125,000 Long-Term Care, Life, Annuity and Supplemental Health customers. We are dedicated to upholding the commitments we have made to provide excellent service to all our customers and serve the needs of our claimants and their families during difficult times.