Case Study

Taking OrCal to the next level

We saw great potential in the innovation and ingenuity at OrCal, a specialty crop chemical manufacturing organization in Eugene, OR.

Specialty Crop Products

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The Situation

OrCal, a provider of specialty crop protectant products for high-value crops, was owned by two families who sought a buyer with deep industry expertise, a clear commitment to taking care of their existing employees, and the ability to act quickly and decisively without the delays of corporate bureaucracy.

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Strategy

What we achieved

Since closing we've been able to achieve these major milestones.

Culture

Employee ownership and rewards

We retained all key employees, granted equity to all management team members, and introduced a new bonus plan to reward performance and future growth.

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Operations

Investment in Capabilities

We invested heavily in capital equipment, including a state-of-the-art packaging line and new production machinery to enhance quality and efficiency.

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Growth

Driving growth and expansion

We expanded the team with several key hires and launched new product initiatives in additional geographies to fuel continued growth.

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