| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
James Lutzweiler |
Chief Operating Officer | Profile |
Bigelow is the M + A Advisor exclusively for owners of high-performing private companies — Entrepreneur Owner-Managers with their skin in the game. Our scrappy boutique firm behaves as one collaborative team. Leveraging our independence and exclusive EOM focus, we have helped hundreds of clients build and capture Enterprise Value while respecting their values, their legacy and the intersection of their professional and personal goals. Frequently our work with clients goes on for years in advance of a wealth-building transaction. Unlike virtually all of the firms with which we compete, we are independently owned. We have only one source of revenue — our Entrepreneur Owner-Manager clients. No referral fees. No investing, trading, lending, or underwriting. No buy-side advisory. No products to sell. No conflicts. We aspire to be completely aligned with achieving our clients potential, striving endlessly to be masters of our craft.
Founded in 1996, Swarts, Manning & Associates has quickly established itself as a leader in the insurance industry. As a full-service agency, Swarts, Manning & Associates is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive, customized, and cost-effective insurance solutions available. With specialized departments dedicated to customizing protection for your business, you will partner with an industry expert to assist with your unique risk management needs. Our dedication to customer service and our knowledgeable, friendly staff are just a few of the reasons why Swarts, Manning & Associates stands as a leader and innovator within the insurance industry.
The founder of Conval, Chester A. Siver, developed an innovative and technologically advanced line of forged steel globe valves for high pressure and high temperature steam service applications primarily for the power generation industry. In 1967, Conval was incorporated and manufacturing facilities were established in Somers, Connecticut. Conval has developed extensions to the original product line which include: • "T" and angle pattern bodies • 3500 pound and a 4500 pound series • 2 1/2, 3, and 4 inch sizes • Bellows seal valves • 3 way valves • A variety of material options • Cryogenic valves • Multiple orifice blowdown valves • Ball Valves • Nuclear Power Plant Valves Convals provides basic valve products that are durable, maintainable, and yield a low cost solution over the serviceable life of the valve. Markets for Conval include the power generation industry, refining, oil and gas production, chemical, fertilizer, and pulp industries. Besides the domestic United States market, other projected growth markets are Canada, Australia, China, Southeast Asia, Mexico, South America, and developing third world countries. Over one half of Convals sales are made internationally. Conval became a Certified ISO 9001 manufacturer in September 1992. BVQI (Bureau Veritas Quality International, N.A., Inc.) semi-annually certifies that Convals Quality Management System is in accordance with appropriate international standards for design, development, production, installation, and servicing. Also, Convals quality program meets the requirements of 10CFR50, Appendix B of the Code of Federal Regulations and ASME N Stamp for its nuclear customers, and the European Pressure Equipment Directive. Conval employs approximately 100 employees working on two shifts. Convals operations consist of the machining of most parts used to assemble finished valves, the maintenance of adequate parts inventory to support production, and the development of new valve products.
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. It is a privately owned business with under 200 employees. Founded more than 50 years ago, the Jets franchise has defined itself as a trailblazer, trendsetter and leader in the regions sports landscape and across the NFL. Since Chairman and CEO Woody Johnson purchased the team in 2000, the team has undergone a major revitalization and rebranding, focused on winning both on and off the field. For Johnson, capturing the franchises second championship is priority #1. Under his ownership, the team has posted seven winning seasons, appeared in seven postseason games, including two AFC Championship Game appearances, and winning an AFC East division title in 2002. They have also made strides off the field with the opening of two state-of-the-art homes: the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in 2008 and MetLife Stadium in 2010. Honored as one of NJ Bizs 2018 Best Places to Work in New Jersey. This award recognizes and honors New Jersey-based employers who show dedication to their employees professional growth and quality of life.