Market leader with strong brand awareness in core categories
Diverse customer base with global end-market focus
Broad intellectual property position creates barriers to entry
CODI Value Add:
Working with management to support investments in building the BOA brand, performance innovation, and accelerating adoption in pioneering segments and markets
Carrier endorsed as “one of the 20 best products in the last 20 years” by Parenting Magazine
Superior design resulting in improved comfort for both parent and child
Passionate and enthusiastic customer base
Reduced cyclicality industry with low elasticity of price due to importance of product to purchaser
CODI Value Add:
Recruited senior management team. Working with management to improve product distribution globally and identify add-on acquisitions and related brand products to sell into passionate customer base.
Working with management to build brand and expand manufacturing capabilities. Continue national marketing efforts and pursuit of organic growth initiatives.
Leading market share in reusable water bottles for specialty channels, recreational hands-free hydration packs and post-issue hydration packs for the U.S. military
Authentic brand name and reputation
Preferred partner to leading retailers and the military
CODI Value Add:
Worked with management to broaden international sales, expand product suite into everyday hydration and penetrate select areas of specialty retail.
Extensive Patent Portfolio relating to its proprietary eyewear coating systems
Global reputation for quality and service
State of the art manufacturing facilities in CA and Japan; ISO 9002 certified
CODI Value Add:
Worked with management to develop new high performance coating systems and pursue global diversification initatives through joint ventures, equity investments and other partnerships.
