BNET Industries

Activar Inc.

is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$29.0M

Private
US

Dow Jones Description

Activar focuses on acquiring and building successful small and middle-market businesses. Activar owns and operates these companies to develop their long-term growth potential. Unlike traditional private equity firms that face the pressure of forcing exits and realizations, Activar is focused on the identity and success of each operation. Activar's investment philosophy and approach provide the communication and flexibility required to address the varying needs of sellers and management partners in each transaction. Activar's current portfolio holdings are grouped into three industry segments: Construction Products, Plastic Products, and Industrial Products.

President

James L. Reissner

Number of Employees 400

Contact Information

7808 Creekridge Cir

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439-2611

www.activar.com

(952) 944-3533

Peer Companies

NAICS Code Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers: 332812

News & Analysis

activar inc. - All News and Analysis

Optigenex Inc. Announces Rollout of Activar(R) AC-11(R) Oral Supplements and Activar(R) AC-11(R) Next Generation Skin Care Products in Turkey Through Its Middle Eastern Distribution Partner Ekson Farma, Istanbul

- 2009-07-28

Optigenex Inc. (PINKSHEETS: OPGX) announced today its partner Ekson Farma is prepared to launch its family of AC-11Â® oral supplements and skin care products under the brand name ActivarÂ® for distribution throughout the major pharmacies in Turkey. Under an exclusive license signed in early 2008, Ekson has invested...

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ServGate and Activar Establish Partnership to Cover Mexico's Network Security Market

- 2004-09-08

ServGate Technologies -- the leading provider of integrated, modular network security platforms -- today announced a partnership with Activar Tecnologia, a leading distributor of IT products for major companies such as Novell and Citrix, to expand market coverage in Mexico for multi-purpose security devices. Activar focuses on next...

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio)	Position
James L. Reissner	President
Jon L. Reissner	Vice President

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio)	Position
Richard F. McNamara	Chairman

James L. Reissner has served as President of Activar, Inc. since January 1996 and as Chief Financial Officer of Activar from 1992 until becoming President. Mr. Reissner acted in various management and financial management capacities during the past twenty years, including Managing Director of the Minnesota Region of First Bank Systems, Inc., until 1990. Since September 10, 2001, Mr. Reissner serves also as Chief Executive Officer of MagStar Technologies, Inc. Mr. Reissner also serves as a director of Rimage Corporation (Nasdaq:RIMG) and Magstar Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:MGST), publicly held Minnesota corporations. Phone 952-944-3533.

Organization	Position	Status
Activar Inc.	President	Current
Rimage Corporation	Chair	Current
MagStar Technologies Corporation	Board of Directors	Current
MagStar Technologies Corporation	Chief Executive Officer	Former
Rimage Corporation	Director	Former
Winland Electronics, Inc.	Board of Directors	Former