Holdings Highlights

Acquired in 1989 from founding family to complement existing water and wastewater treatment business.

Grew by adding new products and services for monitoring and managing sewer and potable water pipeline networks.

Won national and international patents for wastewater measurement technologies.

Sold in 2005 to Nova Analytics Corporation, worldwide supplier and integrator of analytical instrument products.

Launched in 1985 to leverage industry expertise by investing in alternative energy.

Invested independently in hydroelectric and gas-fired cogeneration projects.

Acquired minority interest in Synergics, Inc., diversified energy services company, to partner in other projects.

Sold to Synergics in 1994.

Established in 1978 during Iranian oil embargo to integrate oil business vertically.

By 1984 had invested $43.5 million in exploration and production and held interest in 609 oil- and gas-producing properties.

Sold to top management in 1988.

Precursor organization, Industrial Metals Division, was formed in 1977 to process and trade variety of metals.

Narrowed focus to titanium.

Made major investments in two electron beam furnaces, ancillary refining facilities, and new factory and office complex.

Became leading producer of titanium for aerospace and commercial markets worldwide.

Sold in 1996 to Titanium Metals Corporation, former joint venture partner and primary player in industry, for $90 million.

Acquired in 1958 from Bird Machine Company to build controllable pitch propellers for naval vessels in the U.S.

Added product lines, manufacturing facilities and service locations.

Became premier supplier of controllable and fixed-pitch propellers for U.S. Navy and leading supplier for large commercial fleet operators.

Broke into international naval market.

Sold in 1988 to Ulstein Maritime Industries, Inc., one of the world's largest suppliers of equipment for ship propulsion and maneuvering.

Acquired from founders in 1983.

Made major investments to expand computer-aided design facilities and office space.

Grew organically from leader in market for anaqlog and digital telecom test equipment to one of North America's major suppliers of network assurance systems to telecom service providers.

In 2000 Spirent pic of London, global telecom network technology company, acquired control of Hekimian in a transaction valued at $1.6 billion

Axel Johnson Group became Spirent’s largest shareholder.

Acquired in 1982 to complement existing industrial products activities.

Produced custom-designed precision balls and bearings for industrial and aerospace applications.

Investments in new equipment, facilities, and R&D opened new markets.

Sold in 1994 to Kaydon Corporation, leading designer and manufacturer of specialty components for similar markets.

Acquired in 1976 from BW Steel to produce stainless steel and farming tools in United States after steel imports from Sweden were curtailed.

Modernized mill and increased capacity.

Sold in 1984 to Group company in Sweden to become part of new specialty steel business.

Acquired in 2006 from founders and employees to help provide platform for growth in water industry.

Designs and manufactures residential, commercial, industrial and municipal water treatment systems for domestic and international markets.

Joins Parkson Corporation as part of Axel Johnson's AxWater Group.

Complements Parkson’s strength.

Acquired a 50 percent interest in 2007.

Expanding its product line to serve a broader range of customers. In 2009, introduced FSC™ Harvest product, featuring new materials from sustainably managed forests, in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council guidelines.

Recently consolidated its two Virginia facilities into one location, boosting efficiency and improving customer service.

Acquired in 1967 from Parker Pen Company to manufacture separations equipment for treatment of municipal and industrial water and wastewater.

Has grown by acquiring new technologies with unique, patentable features and development potential.

Now a leader in potable water and wastewater treatment technology markets throughout Western Hemisphere.

Strong presence in emerging markets, especially in Central and South America.

Acquired minority position in 2008.

Assisted in the purchase of Popper and Sons Inc. to bolster the company’s IncisionTech line of medical device products

Acquired in 1972 from Shell Oil Company as C. H. Sprague & Son Company.

Only business was oil.

Has steadily expanded product line, distribution network and service offerings.

Now Eastern Seaboard's leading source of industrial, commercial, space heating and transportation fuels as well as material-handling services.

Expanded into Canada in 2007 by acquiring 50% interest in Kildair Services Ltd.

Acquired minority position in 2010.

Anticipates adding bedrooms into existing affiliated universities as well as expanding into new markets.