Continental Generals mission is to assist our customers with managing the financial risks and challenges that come as they age. Our skills, resources, and infrastructure allow us to help them with insulating and enhancing retirement income and maneuvering caregiving options. Thus allowing us to responsibly be a part of the solution rather than the problem. Our team of long-term care industry experts, with headquarters in Austin, Texas, strives to build value through superior operating results. As we manage our current portfolio of business, we continue to pursue growth opportunities for expansion and economies of scale through strategic acquisitions, mergers, and reinsurance opportunities. Our family of insurance companies and strategic partners provide administrative services to approximately 125,000 Long-Term Care, Life, Annuity and Supplemental Health customers. We are dedicated to upholding the commitments we have made to provide excellent service to all our customers and serve the needs of our claimants and their families during difficult times.
Jordan & Skala Engineers is a leading consulting-engineering firm that specializes in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering services. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Norcross, GA, the company operates multiple regional design offices across the United States, allowing it to effectively meet the diverse needs of its clients. With a workforce of approximately 310 employees, Jordan & Skala Engineers is licensed to operate in all 50 states. The firm offers a wide range of services, including MEP engineering, structured cabling for communications, security system design, audio-visual solutions, and comprehensive energy services aimed at promoting sustainability. Additionally, the company conducts facility assessments to optimize existing buildings. Jordan & Skala Engineers is committed to engineering excellence, focusing on quality, safety, and strong client relationships through teamwork and innovative designs. The company has been recognized as a Top U.S. Workplace in 2023, underscoring its dedication to employee satisfaction and industry leadership.
AAON, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer and designer of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, established in 1988 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions and growth initiatives, enhancing its product range and manufacturing processes. AAON offers a diverse selection of engineered HVAC solutions tailored for various industries. Their product lineup includes semi-custom and custom rooftop units, data center cooling solutions, cleanroom systems, air handling units, and geothermal heat pumps, among others. These products are designed to meet the specific needs of commercial and industrial buildings across sectors such as healthcare, education, hospitality, and manufacturing. Over the years, AAON has achieved significant milestones, including its initial public offering in 1991 and various acquisitions to bolster its technology and product offerings. The company continues to expand its facilities to accommodate growing demand, solidifying its position as a key player in the HVAC market.
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.
Smardt Chiller Group is a global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, focusing on high-efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Founded in 2005 by Roger Richmond-Smith and Ron Conry, the company has over 25 years of experience in magnetic bearing compressors and oil-free systems. Smardt operates manufacturing facilities in Canada, the USA, Australia, Germany, and China, with more than 10,000 chillers installed worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including water-cooled, air-cooled, and evaporative-cooled chillers, as well as customizable modular systems. All chillers utilize oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings, which enhance energy efficiency and reduce maintenance needs. Smardt also provides custom engineering, global support for installation and maintenance, and energy efficiency consulting to help clients optimize their systems and reduce carbon footprints. The company serves various industries, including government facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, and hospitals, emphasizing reliability and sustainability in its solutions.