Oilex is the largest operator of U.S.-based quick lube and auto service locations within the Grease Monkey International (“GMI”) franchise system. GMI is one of the nation’s largest independent franchisors of automotive oil change and light maintenance centers, serving more than two million customers each year. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Denver, Oilex provides oil change and automotive maintenance services through 15 locations in the state of Colorado.
Fehinger is a leading seller and repair provider for valves, heat transfer and process controls in the metropolitan New York area. It is known for its strong technical capabilities and excellent customer service. The company has offices in Manhattan and Fairfield, New Jersey.
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Oil Changers is the largest independent quick lube company in the United States. Over a three-year period Brick Investment Partners (a predecessor of HTR Capital), Trivest Partners along with an excellent management team added 23 stores and made significant investments in people and infrastructure. Oil Changers was sold to Greenbriar Equity in February 2021.
HTR Capital is a private investment firm focused on building businesses in the lower middle market. HTR primarily focuses on control investments. We believe that superior returns can be achieved through investing in businesses that have an asymmetric risk profile alongside high-quality management teams.