North River Capital’s portfolio companies are industry leaders within their specific niche markets. With the help of the North River Capital partners, the executive teams at each of the companies are able to capitalize on synergies and accelerate the growth of their respective companies. While North River Capital is open to diverse investment opportunities, our “sweet spot” is manufacturing with metals for industrial consumers.
Our Portfolio
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Auburn Gear
Auburn Gear, located in Auburn Indiana, was organized in 1982. As a former division of a major US manufacturer it has almost 60 years of gear manufacturing experience at this location. Customers served are international builders of vehicles and machinery for the automotive, truck, bus, aerial lift, agricultural, light and heavy construction, mining, forest products and marine industries.
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Wayne Manufacturing LLC
Located in the northeast Indiana town of LaOtto, Wayne Manufacturing LLC is a leader in the axle component design and assembly market. The company designs and manufactures complex component products primarily for the transportation industry, but is increasing its penetration into other sectors.
Wayne employs 60 people in a modern 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility on 14 acres. The company, originally founded as a tool and die shop in 1982, now has capabilities that include tool & die design & manufacturing, metal stamping and forming, robotic and resistance welding, complex assembly, and most recently, CNC machining. The ability to provide a series of supply chain functions "in-house" is appealing to customers and further differentiates the company from competitors. Wayne is proud to maintain the coveted ISO9000:2008 for quality and service, and currently supplies over 50 critical components on 20 of the leading auto and truck programs.
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T-E Incorporated
T-E Inc. is a full-service civil engineering and site development firm operating out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, with a satellite operation in Angola, Indiana. T-E provides a complete range of site development, construction, and management services. The company's services include surveying, engineering, excavating, grading, paving, as well as the engineering and installation of any underground utilities.
The company's creative "Design-Build" program describes a comprehensive approach to civil engineering and site construction that encompasses all aspects of site development. The result is that clients receive a superior product in a shorter time frame, and lower cost. This approach makes T-E a "one-stop shop" for all site development services.
