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Straightaway Tire & Auto Strengthens Internal Training Capabilities with Strategic Hires

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) is pleased to announce that Straightaway Tire & Auto ( www.gostraightaway.com ), a leading independent, full-service aftermarket automotive repair and service platform, has retained John Wafler and Jason Servidio to drive platform-wide internal training initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) is pleased to announce that Straightaway Tire & Auto ( www.gostraightaway.com ), a leading independent, full-service aftermarket automotive repair and service platform, has retained John Wafler and Jason Servidio to drive platform-wide internal training initiatives.
  • John Wafler will oversee all Area Manager and General Manager training.
  • Previously, John spent more than 2 decades with RLO Training as a BLIG Facilitator.
  • This continues our quest to build a platform with top-notch, in-house training resources that each location will greatly benefit from as they pursue aggressive organic growth.”

Straightaway Tire & Auto Acquires Maple Grove Auto Service and Warzecha Auto Works

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) is pleased to announce that Straightaway Tire & Auto ( www.gostraightaway.com ), a leading independent, full-service aftermarket automotive repair and service platform, has completed the acquisitions of Maple Grove Auto Service and Warzecha Auto Works.

Key Points: 
  • O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) is pleased to announce that Straightaway Tire & Auto ( www.gostraightaway.com ), a leading independent, full-service aftermarket automotive repair and service platform, has completed the acquisitions of Maple Grove Auto Service and Warzecha Auto Works.
  • Maple Grove is a full-service auto repair facility that has been serving the Maple Grove, MN market for over 4 decades, and Warzecha is a full-service auto repair facility that has been serving the Zimmerman, MN market for over 25 years.
  • “As a former employee of Maple Grove during my early years in the industry, it is an honor to come full circle and be rejoined with the team here,” said Jeff Matt, Division President.
  • Member companies will continue to benefit from platform infrastructure designed to accelerate their growth plans through best-in-class M&A, recruiting, training, and procurement.”

IBN to Serve as Corporate Communications Firm for Informa’s QuantMinds International, NetworkNewsWire Named Official Newswire

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Friday, November 10, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBN (“InvestorBrandNetwork”), a pioneering corporate communications firm and content distributor, is delighted to announce that NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”) has been selected by Informa PLC (“Informa”) to be the official newswire for QuantMinds International (“QMI”), the world's preeminent quant finance conference, which takes place November 13-16, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBN (“InvestorBrandNetwork”), a pioneering corporate communications firm and content distributor, is delighted to announce that NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”) has been selected by Informa PLC (“Informa”) to be the official newswire for QuantMinds International (“QMI”), the world's preeminent quant finance conference, which takes place November 13-16, 2023.
  • Hosted at the iconic InterContinental O2 in London, IBN will serve as the official corporate communications firm for the event.
  • As the official newswire for this event, NNW will employ traditional wire-grade dissemination and article syndication to generate greater interest across target markets.
  • Jonathan Keim, Communications Director for IBN, commented, “Quantitative strategies are crucial for identifying asymmetric opportunities.

BerlinRosen Holdings Expands Editorial and Analytical Capabilities with Acquisition of Message Lab

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Monday, December 4, 2023

O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ), through BerlinRosen Holdings (“BerlinRosen”) ( www.berlinrosen.com ), has made an investment in and partnered with Message Lab ( www.messagelab.com ) and its Founder and CEO Ben Worthen.

Key Points: 
  • O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ), through BerlinRosen Holdings (“BerlinRosen”) ( www.berlinrosen.com ), has made an investment in and partnered with Message Lab ( www.messagelab.com ) and its Founder and CEO Ben Worthen.
  • Message Lab, an award-winning content, data and analytics agency working at the intersection of marketing and communications, transforms BerlinRosen’s service offering.
  • Sean Darin at O2 commented, “Message Lab provides a key missing piece to the BerlinRosen platform.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Ben, Will, and the entire Message Lab team to the platform.”

Straightaway Tire & Auto Acquires Accurate Auto and Wayne’s Automotive

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) is pleased to announce that Straightaway Tire & Auto ( www.gostraightaway.com ), a leading independent, full-service aftermarket automotive repair and service platform, has completed the acquisitions of Accurate Auto & Tire Service and Wayne’s Automotive.

Key Points: 
  • O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) is pleased to announce that Straightaway Tire & Auto ( www.gostraightaway.com ), a leading independent, full-service aftermarket automotive repair and service platform, has completed the acquisitions of Accurate Auto & Tire Service and Wayne’s Automotive.
  • Accurate Auto is a full-service auto repair facility that has been serving the Maple Grove, MN market for over 25 years, and Wayne’s is a full-service auto repair facility that has been serving the Grand Rapids, MN market for over 35 years.
  • The acquisitions further bolster the nearby operations of Straightaway member company, Victory Automotive Service.
  • “We’re very excited to welcome the teams at Accurate Auto and Wayne’s to the Straightaway family,” said Jeff Matt, Division President.

4M Building Solutions Partners with LCS Facility Group

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Monday, November 13, 2023

O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) is pleased to announce that through 4M Building Solutions (“4M”), it has made an investment in and partnered with Poughkeepsie, New York based LCS Facility Group (“LCS”) ( https://lcsfacilitygroup.com/ ) to grow its janitorial and cleaning services business in the upstate New York, Texas, and Northern California regions.

Key Points: 
  • O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) is pleased to announce that through 4M Building Solutions (“4M”), it has made an investment in and partnered with Poughkeepsie, New York based LCS Facility Group (“LCS”) ( https://lcsfacilitygroup.com/ ) to grow its janitorial and cleaning services business in the upstate New York, Texas, and Northern California regions.
  • LCS Facility Group, headquartered in Poughkeepsie, NY, is a provider of janitorial and facility maintenance services, with a footprint in three states; New York, Texas, and California.
  • “LCS shares a similar philosophy to 4M in our business strategy, focus on high quality service, and prioritization of values, culture, and the treatment of our team members” said Daniel Lepore, President at LCS Facility Group.
  • LCS is a tremendous fit with 4M and provides the platform with meaningful expansion into attractive geographies and end markets.”

HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires Female Rock Icon Christine McVie's Share of Fleetwood Mac Recorded Music Royalties

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The band's timeless music and worldwide influence continues to captivate all generations of listeners today," said Sheresse Clarke Soares.

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  • The band's timeless music and worldwide influence continues to captivate all generations of listeners today," said Sheresse Clarke Soares.
  • "We are honored to uphold that legacy as we welcome Christine's lifetime of work with the band into HarbourView.
  • British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac achieved immense popularity and success over several decades and remains one of the world's most popular bands.
  • Christine was often around Fleetwood Mac while they were rehearsing, and as a result knew the parts and contributed backup vocals.

APM Partners with SiShield Technologies With ConShield Next-Gen Sewer Pipe and Manhole Structure Treatment

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- APM, one of the largest sewer protective additive companies in the United States, is excited to announce its exclusive partnership with SiShield Technologies, a creator of cutting-edge antimicrobial solutions, for its ConShield products. ConShield products protect sewer pipes from the rampant corrosion commonly observed in municipal sewers, identified as Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC). MIC manifests when aerobic bacteria, mainly Thiobacillus, grow on concrete surfaces in wetted areas and above flow lines, converting O2 and H2S gas into sulfuric acid. This reaction leads to swift concrete dissolution. SiShield's safe, effective, and sustainable antimicrobial formulations integrate seamlessly with ConShield products, creating an invisible protective seal that inhibits the growth of bacteria and other destructive microbes.

Key Points: 
  • ConShield products protect sewer pipes from the rampant corrosion commonly observed in municipal sewers, identified as Microbial Induced Corrosion (MIC).
  • As an EPA-registered antibacterial agent, ConShield prevents MIC by effectively inhibiting the growth of T. bacteria, often thriving in sanitary sewer structures.
  • By partnering with SiShield, ConShield offers a fortified defense against the bacterial processes that produce harmful sulfuric acid in sewer systems.
  • Together, ConShield and SiShield protect our municipal and private sewer infrastructures against relentless MIC threats.

Are You Ready for It? Marcus Theatres Adds New Showtimes to Meet Demand for Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert Film

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

“Taylor Swift’s announcement that she is bringing the Eras Tour to theatres certainly has made sparks fly at the box office,” said Mark Gramz, president of Marcus Theatres.

Key Points: 
  • “Taylor Swift’s announcement that she is bringing the Eras Tour to theatres certainly has made sparks fly at the box office,” said Mark Gramz, president of Marcus Theatres.
  • While we regularly offer concert series as part of the Marcus moviegoing experience, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film will be an enchanted experience unlike any other.”
    To date, 71% of ticket sales sold for Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film have been for premium large-format screens, like UltraScreens, SuperScreens and IMAX screens.
  • In addition to the Eras Tour, Marcus Theatres is excited to be debuting IU: the Golden Hour and K-LOVE Live at Red Rocks this fall.
  • Reserve your spot to see Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film at marcustheatres.com/TaylorSwift or on the Marcus Theatres app.

SIB Holdings Invests in ProcureAmerica

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Monday, August 21, 2023

O2 Investment Partners (“O2”) ( www.o2investment.com ) is pleased to announce that SIB Holdings (“SIB”) ( www.aboutsib.com ) has made a strategic investment in ProcureAmerica ( www.procureamerica.org ).

Key Points: 
  • O2 Investment Partners (“O2”) ( www.o2investment.com ) is pleased to announce that SIB Holdings (“SIB”) ( www.aboutsib.com ) has made a strategic investment in ProcureAmerica ( www.procureamerica.org ).
  • Kevin Flounders, CEO of SIB, commented, “ProcureAmerica is a strategically important addition to the SIB platform.
  • Through their partnership with SIB, ProcureAmerica will be able to execute on exciting cross-sell opportunities leveraging SIB’s broader service offering.
  • Fred Armendariz, CEO of ProcureAmerica, added, “Partnering with SIB and O2 Investment Partners will further strengthen our capacity to deliver services and expense management programs to our clients.