Essential Businesses.
Permanent Owners.
We acquire and operate essential businesses in specialty chemicals, niche manufacturing, and industrial B2B services. No flips. No fund timelines. Just better operations and permanent time horizons.
Brand development and creative services. Strategic branding, packaging, and go-to-market execution for consumer and industrial brands alike.
rightcoast.co
Custom software development for industrial and manufacturing enterprises. IoT, digital transformation, and enterprise systems for Fortune 500 clients. Exited 2024.
andplus.com
Stone fabrication tools since 1994. Full-line distributor of diamond tooling, machinery, and supplies for the stone fabrication industry.
bbindustriesllc.com
Smart cloud accounting software for small businesses. Error-proof bookkeeping, invoicing, and real-time financial reporting with bank-level encryption. Exited 2023.
crunched.io
Virtual reality flight simulation. Pioneered VR integration for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Prepar3D, and X-Plane, bringing immersive cockpit experiences to desktop aviators worldwide. Exited 2022.
flyinside-fsx.com
Professional refinishing coatings since 1978. Industry standard for surface restoration across countertop, floor, and bath applications.
hawklabs.com
Aquatics equipment distributor since 1947. The go-to source for swim gear, pool equipment, and aquatic facility supplies across the country.
kiefer.com
Refractory materials since 1914. Over a century of engineering heat-resistant linings for furnaces, kilns, and industrial thermal systems.
plibrico.com
Machine safeguarding since 1971. The authority in press safety, light curtains, and risk assessments for manufacturing operations nationwide.
rockfordsystems.comProduction-grade digital file generation from business cards to billboards. Fully immersive online design tool that transformed how the print industry creates and delivers print-ready artwork. Exited 2024.
Epoxy adhesives for stone since 1962. The trusted name in knife-grade and flowing adhesives for natural stone fabrication and repair.
bonstone.com
Stone, tile, and concrete fabrication tools. Full-line supplier of diamond blades, core bits, and polishing pads for surface professionals.
directdiamondtools.com
Precision tooling for stone countertop fabrication. CNC and manual solutions for natural and engineered stone surfaces.
innovativetoolsolutions.com
Visual lockout/tagout procedures. Software that simplifies compliance and keeps maintenance teams safe.
steptron.com
Lifeguard gear and uniforms. The definitive online destination for lifeguard apparel, rescue equipment, and pool management essentials.
thelifeguardstore.comWe buy businesses
their founders would
recognize in 20 years.
Buy. Build. Compound.
HarborWind acquires and operates essential businesses in specialty chemicals, niche manufacturing, and industrial B2B services. We look for companies with 20+ years of operating history, loyal customer bases, and products so embedded in daily workflows that switching costs are measured in downtime, not dollars.
We are not a fund with a timeline. We are permanent capital owners who build value through better operations, strategic add-ons, and the patience to let great businesses do what they do best.