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For 27 years and counting, SLAM has been the most authentic brand in basketball storytelling. What started as a magazine in 1994 has now grown into a global lifestyle brand and multimedia property with 20-plus social channels, a burgeoning merchandise division and multiple franchise events annually. With over 16 million engaged followers across the globe, SLAM and its channels reach fans of the NBA, WNBA, college and high school, and the worlds of fashion, sneakers, gaming and more in a unique and trusted voice. The cover of SLAM remains the Holy Grail for basketball players; if you want to play in the NBA or WNBA, you want to be on the cover of SLAM.
With over a century in business, MLC (formerly Mississippi Lime Company) has built a reputation on the purity of its products, commitment to research and development, and tradition of customer satisfaction. MLC operates the largest lime facility in the Americas and mines some of the purest limestone reserves in the world. The company supplies high-calcium quicklime, hydrated lime, calcium carbonate products, trucking services, and technical solutions from a diversified, reliable network of facilities in Ste. Genevieve, MO; Calera, AL; Verona, KY; Vicksburg, MS; Weirton, WV; Chester, SC; Mobile, AL; Prairie du Rocher, IL; Bridgeville, PA; as well as several distribution sites throughout the country. MLC is a privately held company that has a fully integrated system for mining limestone and manufacturing high-quality, food-grade calcium products and pulverized limestone. MLC also owns and operates a trucking and logistics subsidiary, MLC Trucking, to further support customer needs and ensure additional supply security.
ChromaScape is a specialty chemicals company based in Independence, Ohio, with a production facility in Stow. Founded in 1998, it has roots dating back to 1968. The company operates six manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S. and boasts over 100 years of combined expertise in colorant formulation and supply chain management. ChromaScape focuses on lean manufacturing, digital integration, and customer-centric processes to enhance quality and efficiency. ChromaScape offers a range of products, including colorants and additives for various industries. In landscaping, it provides Amerimulch® colored mulch and rubber/aggregate colorants. For packaging, it supplies Aquablak® aqueous carbon black dispersions and CEL Chemical adhesives for waterproof corrugated board. In construction, its Innotech® decorative concrete colorants and ChromaPave® asphalt sealcoat colorants are widely used. The company has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its offerings in printing, packaging, and consumer specialties.
Big Brand Tire & Service is a tire and automotive service retailer founded in 1969 in Moorpark, California. With over 215 locations across six states, primarily in the Southwest US, it ranks among the top 10 largest tire dealerships in the country. The company was acquired by Percheron Capital in 2021, which has fueled its rapid expansion through multiple acquisitions. The company specializes in a wide range of tire and automotive maintenance services. It offers major tire brands such as Bridgestone, Michelin, and Goodyear, along with services including tire sales, wheel alignment, oil changes, brake inspections, and full-service auto repair. Big Brand Tire & Service emphasizes customer satisfaction and aims to be a reliable one-stop shop for tire and auto repair needs. The company is committed to maintaining its locally owned heritage while focusing on long-term growth and community support.