Badanco Enterprises, Inc. Acquired by Champlain Capital Partners, LP
Badanco Enterprises, Inc. manufactures premium-branded luggage to retailers in the U.S. The company’s product offerings consist of a full line of designer luggage and accessories in a variety of brand names including Ralph Lauren/Polo Sport, Pierre Cardin, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Liz Claiborne. The company also provides everyday luggage products under the Travel Gear, Frequent Traveler, Ventura, and Pegasus brand names.
Champlain Capital Partners, LP Founded in 2002, Champlain, is a private equity fund that invests in niche manufacturing, consumer products, distribution, healthcare, and non-financial services businesses.