13D Research is a global investment research firm that counts many of the world’s largest and most successful money managers and thought leaders among its clientele. Founded in 1983, 13D excels at identifying secular trends, contagions, innovations, disruptive technology, and the events, policies, and geopolitical developments that shape capital flows and dominate investment returns. Original thinkers who are not afraid to take contrarian positions that differ from the crowd, we have a long… Show more 13D Research is a global investment research firm that counts many of the world’s largest and most successful money managers and thought leaders among its clientele. Founded in 1983, 13D excels at identifying secular trends, contagions, innovations, disruptive technology, and the events, policies, and geopolitical developments that shape capital flows and dominate investment returns. Original thinkers who are not afraid to take contrarian positions that differ from the crowd, we have a long history of identifying “the next big thing” and helping our clients profit from early entry. Our flagship weekly publication, "What I Learned This Week"​, covers a wide range of topics, including the outlook for the U.S. economy, global contagions, transformational technologies, commodities, currencies, demographic & social trends, the implications of rising social unrest, emerging markets, and many others."13Disruption" is a concise weekly analysis of the most recent technological developments that are disrupting business models, jobs, processes, and long-held assumptions. The pace of change is accelerating, making awareness of disruptive innovation more important than ever before. We have a unique way of looking at the world that includes identifying inconsistencies and anomalies in the market that reveal truth, connecting the dots of global events, and learning from the great lessons of history. We strive to enhance our clients’ portfolios and their lives—with in-depth research, original thinking, inspirational quotations, excerpts from important literature, and thought-provoking insights into cutting-edge education, wisdom, wellness, and eternal truths. Show less

Continuous Improvement Solutions is a professional consultancy that combines detailed research, strategic planning, and process improvement to enhance investment returns, market intelligence, business development, operational efficiency, product innovation, and quality management.Research and analyze investments and processes ranging from passive opportunities for publicly-traded companies to new product strategies for Fortune-500 firms, comprehensive business planning for private… Show more Continuous Improvement Solutions is a professional consultancy that combines detailed research, strategic planning, and process improvement to enhance investment returns, market intelligence, business development, operational efficiency, product innovation, and quality management.Research and analyze investments and processes ranging from passive opportunities for publicly-traded companies to new product strategies for Fortune-500 firms, comprehensive business planning for private equity, and process engineering to enhance productivity, quality, and environmental impact. Author weekly articles about investment opportunities, technological disruption, and geopolitical analysis for the global publication, “What I Learned This Week”. Show less

With the broadest product offering in the industry, Total Filtration Services is among the world’s largest filter distributors. TFS is a subsidiary of Clarcor, the world’s most diverse filtration manufacturer and $3 billion parent company of Purolator, Baldwin, Clark, Airguard, Facet, United Air Specialists, and other leading brands.Led unprecedented growth in the automotive industry, capturing 72% market share while helping launch nearly every new automotive assembly plant paint shop… Show more With the broadest product offering in the industry, Total Filtration Services is among the world’s largest filter distributors. TFS is a subsidiary of Clarcor, the world’s most diverse filtration manufacturer and $3 billion parent company of Purolator, Baldwin, Clark, Airguard, Facet, United Air Specialists, and other leading brands.Led unprecedented growth in the automotive industry, capturing 72% market share while helping launch nearly every new automotive assembly plant paint shop in the nation. Hired, trained, and managed sales and service staff located at numerous customer facilities throughout North America. Developed industry standards and global specifications with comprehensive system of Best Practices. Created tens of millions of dollars in cost savings for our clients and boosted product quality through rigorous monitoring of process variables, training, teamwork, and visual management.Full P&L and management responsibility for a 45-person team in sales, technical support, and engineering. Dramatically increased new business, consulting income, revenue per person, and accuracy of financial forecasts. Conceived and implemented many operational practices that formed the basis of TFS’ ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System. Led strategy and communications resulting in back-to-back Frost & Sullivan Market Engineering Awards as the best filtration company in North America. Show less

MPW is a leading facility management firm that offered a variety of industrial filtration, water purification, cleaning, and facility management services throughout North America. The group went public immediately following the acquisition of ESI, and later spun-off the filtration and consulting division to Clarcor.Produced 23% annual revenue growth and 33% annual increase in operating income while obtaining many of the filtration division’s largest accounts and broadening the firm’s… Show more MPW is a leading facility management firm that offered a variety of industrial filtration, water purification, cleaning, and facility management services throughout North America. The group went public immediately following the acquisition of ESI, and later spun-off the filtration and consulting division to Clarcor.Produced 23% annual revenue growth and 33% annual increase in operating income while obtaining many of the filtration division’s largest accounts and broadening the firm’s product and service offerings. Responsible for merger and integration of ESI-International, ESI-North, and Weston Engineering, and facilitated subsequent acquisition of Gauthier Enterprises. Provided uniquely successful consulting engineering services to many automotive companies including paint quality analysis, air quality studies, airflow balancing, filtration management, and process design services. Key member of executive team, presenter, and primary content creator for roadshow presentations in the $30M spinoff of the filtration division. Show less

ESI was a diversified filtration distributor and consulting company that pioneered scientific filtration management and quality support services. ESI was privately held prior to its sale to MPW and subsequent IPO.Founded the Cincinnati-based firm that drove exponential growth and consulting services for the group. Articulated vision and strategic plan and crafted culture and policies that created annual growth rate averaging 87%. Developed dozens of new & enhanced filters for 18… Show more ESI was a diversified filtration distributor and consulting company that pioneered scientific filtration management and quality support services. ESI was privately held prior to its sale to MPW and subsequent IPO.Founded the Cincinnati-based firm that drove exponential growth and consulting services for the group. Articulated vision and strategic plan and crafted culture and policies that created annual growth rate averaging 87%. Developed dozens of new & enhanced filters for 18 different manufacturers, including many best-in-class products. Created and delivered extensive consulting services, technical resources, and sales training. Negotiated exclusive territories, favorable terms, and long-term relationships with many premium suppliers. Maintained superior customer satisfaction that led to nearly 100% customer retention. Chief architect & negotiator of the sale of the companies to MPW. Show less