DisplayWorks

From custom exhibits in Las Vegas or Dubai to events in Paris or Orlando, retail design in London to marketing communications in San Jose, DisplayWorks has been delivering exceptional solutions that inspire positive reactions for more than 25 years. With its headquarters in Irvine, CA and with sales and design offices in San Francisco, CA and Portland, OR, DisplayWorks is dedicated to delivering the highest levels of creativity and service.

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Utility, Inc.

A Seattle-based full service provider of custom exhibits, point of purchase displays, retail environments, and design services.

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Motif

Motif creates extraordinary environments for real estate sales and discovery centers, upscale resorts, entertainment venues, recreational facilities, and themed environments like museums, activity centers, and health care facilities. The Company partners with its clients to understand and capture their sales visions and develop a "strategic design"-a space that not only appeals to the general public, but also to a specific target audience. Headquartered in Tempe, AZ, the Company's professional design team distinguishes space, positions products and communicates brand identities.

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Davis Calibration, LLC

A leading distributor, calibrator and manufacturer of test, measurement and control instruments. Headquartered in Baltimore, MD with more than 30 service locations throughout the U.S., the Company was acquired by JPBE in 1999. Since its acquisition, the Company has completed eleven follow-on acquisitions including the 2001 acquisition of Inotek Technologies, Inc. a publicly traded company, and the 2006 acquisition of General Electric's Instrument Services business.

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N'Site Solutions, Inc.

A provider of vendor management solutions and services for property and casualty insurers and claims service providers. Headquartered in Urbandale, IA with operations in MN, MO, and VA, the Company was formed in 2000 with management’s acquisition of VIS’N Service Corporation from Harmon Glass Company. JPBE became the majority owner of the company in 2001. The Company was recapitalized in 2003 with an investment from Ignition Partners.

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Triple E

GO3E, LLC is the parent company of Exhibit Effects - East, LLC (dba Triple E) and Performance Sports, LLC. Triple E is a leader in display fixture manufacturing, design, logistics and project management for the retail and trade show industries. It has facilities located in Cleveland, Chicago, Las Vegas and Orlando. Performance Sports is an independent operator of New Balance concept stores in Florida and Hawaii.

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Gourmet Coffees of America, Inc.

A leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of gourmet coffee in the U.S. Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL with significant operations throughout the U.S., the Company was formed in 1990 with the acquisition of Nicholas Coffee Company. From 1990 to 1992, GCA completed three follow-on acquisitions. The Company completed and JPBE (through Catterton-Simon Partners) exited its investment in an IPO in 1993.

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Roadhouse Grill, Inc.

An owner, operator and franchisor of full-service, casual dining restaurants under the name “Roadhouse Grill.” Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL with locations in FL, GA, NY and SC, the Company was formed in 1992 and, based upon a roadhouse-style concept developed in 1991. The Company opened its first restaurant in 1993. The company completed, and JPBE, through Grace Ventures, exited its investment in an IPO in 1996, at which time the company had more than 25 restaurants.

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Crowe Rope Industries, LLC

A manufacturer of bulk rope and cordage products. Headquartered in Winslow, ME with significant operations throughout the state of Maine, the Company was formed in 1995 with the acquisition of the assets of Andrew Crowe & Sons, Inc. JPBE exited the rope industry through an orderly liquidation of the Company in 2000.

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P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.

An owner and operator of full-service restaurants that feature high quality, authentic Chinese cuisine and American hospitality in a contemporary bistro setting. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, with locations throughout the U.S., JPBE (through Catterton-Simon Partners) acquired a minority interest in the Company in 1996. The Company completed and JPBE exited its investment in an IPO in 1998.

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Gladding Braided Products, LLC

A manufacturer of custom braided products. Headquartered in South Otselic, NY, the Company was originally acquired by Crowe Rope Industries, LLC in 1995. In 1996, JPBE acquired the Company from Crowe Rope. The Company was sold to a strategic buyer in 2000.

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CRI Distribution, LLC

A distributor of braided cordage products (ropes, cords and lines) from facilities in New Orleans, LA; Houston, TX; Mobile, AL; and, Miami, FL. Headquartered in New Orleans, LA, the Company was acquired by JPBE in 1997 with the purchase of the U.S. distribution assets of International Fibers (U.K.). The Company was sold to a strategic buyer in 2002.

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Moss Software, Inc.

A provider of customer relationship management (CRM) software products with solutions that resolved its customers’ sales force automation challenges and better managed their sales cycles. The Company was headquartered in Irvine, CA. JPBE acquired a minority interest in the Company in 1998. The Company was sold to E.piphany, Inc. (NASDAQ: EPNY) in 2001.

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JPB Packaging Concepts, Inc.

A holding company for two investments that JPBE made in the flexible film packaging industry. The first acquisition in 1998, Maine Poly, Inc. headquartered in Greene, ME, was a manufacturer of polyethylene film and a converter of that product into bags and packaging materials. The second acquisition, Millhiser, Inc. headquartered in Richmond, VA, was a manufacturer and distributor of cloth and plastic specialty bags. JPBE decided to exit the flexible film packaging industry in 2001 through the orderly liquidation of both Maine Poly and Millhiser.

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JPB Restaurant Concepts, Inc.

A franchisor and operator of Kenny Rogers Roasters quick-service restaurants in the state of Maryland. Headquartered in Columbia, MD, with five locations throughout the state, the Company was formed in 1999 with the acquisition of the assets of TCG Roasters (MD), LLC from Kenny Rogers Roasters Corporation. The individual operating units of the company were sold in a series of strategic sales in 2000 and 2001.

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