PORTFOLIO COMPANY TESTIMONIALS

---

“The relationship between Lake Air, the Leadership team, and the P4G PE investment partners has been everything and more than what was promised. The team at P4G have added a higher level of business value with the amount of experience they have in supporting business operators and the executive teams. P4G maintains an extensive group of support individuals that are Subject Matter Experts in their respective fields. These resources have proven to accelerate improvement efforts and support Lake Air by providing temporary leadership and advance strategic objectives at a much faster rate than if we were operating independently. The overall professionalism and support P4G provides to Lake Air and the other organizations has demonstrated why I and the executive Team at Lake Air are excited to have the P4G team as our PE partner.”  
​
Mike Kemper, CEO, Lake Air Products
​

“P4G's depth and breadth of knowledge in our industry and the relationships they have developed is unparalleled. On day one, the leadership team focused on the challenges and opportunities that existed within each our business units and quickly implemented  processes that yielded undisputed, immediate results.  The impacts were not just seen operationally and culturally, but also financially.  It has truly been an amazing experience to see the transformation of TIGHITCO in a relatively short period of time.  Many talk the talk, but P4G is helping deliver the results that we are all proud to be a part of.”

Nedra Erysthee, VP Finance, TIGHITCO
​

“P4G finds an optimal balance between value creation and valuing people. Their approach builds trust, as they offer the support of industry experts with strong technical capabilities. Simply put, P4G is a meaningful partner in the pursuit of growth.” ​

Shawn Hawks, VP/GM of Complex Composites, TIGHITCO
​

“P4G's management alongside TIGHITCO has been nothing short of transformative. Their profound industry knowledge and expertise in manufacturing and aerospace have propelled the company to new heights. With a keen understanding of market dynamics, they have guided TIGHITCO through challenges and capitalized on opportunities, ensuring its continued success. P4G's strategic vision has fostered a culture of innovation, driving advancements that set TIGHITCO apart in the industry. Their collaborative leadership style has empowered employees, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment to excellence. Overall, P4G's leadership has been instrumental in shaping TIGHITCO into a leader in manufacturing and aerospace, setting the stage for continued growth and success.”​

Michael Hollinger, Global VP of Supply Chain, TIGHITCO
​

“You couldn’t find a better partner.  P4G stood by me during the pandemic and has offered unapparelled strategic advice.”
​
Brandon Wenzlik, CEO, Prospect 

“P4G is a dynamic PE firm who supports portfolio companies in strategic growth, while through their collaborative efforts provides a stable and agile working environment for businesses to thrive.”

Dr. Bruce Offutt, CFO McCay Tool & Engineering 

​“With our new partners from P4G, our established, 100-year-old company is being propelled into a new era. P4G is equipped  to support and expand the activities with excellent and broadly diversified expertise to support SUNNEN in it’s core competence, the high precision bore processing. With P4G's strategic experience and skill set, we will be able to position SUNNEN even more successfully on the market as a provider of key technologies and as a longlasting partner for our customers. There is an absolute doer mentality at P4G that I could never have imagined. I am incredibly happy to be able to help shape the future of SUNNEN for our customers, our partners and our team together with P4G!"


Marcel Eichenberger, General Manager, Sunnen AG

“Partnering with P4G has been transformative for our business. Their strategic insights and guidance have been instrumental in reshaping our strategies that will propel us to new heights.  A very professional team, their directions & goals are clear and actions are fast.
Sunnen is turning 100 this year and with P4G’s collaborative and impactful alliance, we are excited for the next 100 years.”


Juerg Huber, Vice President Global Sales

---

P4G's VALUE PROPOSITION

EXPERTS TO
​HELP YOU GROW

P4G’s leaders have real-life experience operating businesses allowing our advice to be centered on practical, actionable ideas to drive growth.  Many of our team members have engineering, plant floor, and manufacturing backgrounds.  In short, we appreciate the challenges your business faces and can often help bring you to the next level of revenue and profitability.  As your partner, we take on activities that are less interesting to you, allowing you to focus on the most important and enjoyable parts of the business.

---

INDUSTRY
​SPECIALISTS

We are specialists in manufacturing, infrastructure, industrial, and business service companies, enabling us to identify strategic acquisitions in your industry, help you recruit talent (if needed), and suggest/implement best practices while offering you unparalleled market intelligence.  We are leaders in industrial/manufacturing automation, cross-border outsourcing, and the productive use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing and business service companies.

---

RESOURCES TO 
ENABLE GROWTH

Our commitment to supporting your company’s growth goes beyond providing capital with our ability to provide a dedicated team of operations, systems, financial, floor/field management, and sales & marketing experts.  Of course, we work for you and are available as needed, offering experienced hands to achieve your vision.

---

VALUING WHAT
YOU HAVE BUILT

We highly value the employees, culture, relationships, brand, and reputation of your company.  Because we believe continuity is important, P4G encourages owners to remain in leadership roles and hold equity to benefit from the growth and value creation with us. We can also help during transitions if needed

---

SUPPORTIVE TEAM 
​MEMBERS

P4G cultivates a collaborative, down-to-earth style.  We are fellow operators who work hard, care about people, and enjoy overcoming challenges together.  We utilize investment structures that align our interests with the management team’s interests.  P4G strikes a balance of being helpful without getting in the way of the executive team

---

SPEED AND CERTAINTY
​TO CLOSING

P4G is a committed capital fund over which our partners have full investment discretion.  Our committed capital enables us to make decisions quickly providing capital for today and in the future to meet your needs

---

GROWING VALUE TOGETHER

We encourage business owners to invest alongside P4G, while still diversifying their wealth.  By rolling over part of their equity on the same terms as P4G, business owners can benefit from substantial increases in value in a “second bite at the apple” in a future monetization.  Such investment promotes alignment and ensures that we work together toward a common goal – growing your company!

---

P4G PROVIDES THE TOOLS TO SOLVE
​PROBLEMS AND SUPPORT GROWTH

• Through decades of hands-on operating experience, P4G has developed a systematized method of value creation.  Our process, tools, and systems are easily customized to new opportunities and are proven to deliver positive results.

• Our capable and dedicated team of operations experts are available to our portfolio companies upon request for whatever challenges you seek to overcome.  We are not just financiers but are former entrepreneurs and engineers who appreciate the challenges and responsibilities of management.  We are here to help without being overbearing – we won’t “tell you how to tie your shoes."