Casper makes strategic investments in businesses that we identify as having real potential We focus on improvements We take a long-term view We put our know-how and people to effect significant change We deliver results June 2006 Industrial Supplies UK Limited IS is the leading independent supplier of cleaning materials and hygiene products in the eastern part of the UK. With locations in Peterborough, Nottingham, Ipswich and North London (Enfield), IS provides an excellent local service to over 5000 customers. Acquired by Casper in June 2006 from the Grist family and Colin Haynes, IS is a founding member of the Nationwide group, the leading independent group of privately-owned cleaning and hygiene distributors in the UK. Nationwide in turn are members of the INPACS group, the leading pan-European network of privately-owned cleaning and hygiene distributors. INPACS has established a far-reaching co-operation agreement with Network, the US-based network of privately-owned distributors in the same field. www.industrialsuppliesgroup.com January 2007 King UK Limited King UK has long been recognized as a leading supplier of non-food essentials to the UK hospitality industry. King UK supplies a full and comprehensive range of catering equipment, glassware, crockery, cutlery, catering disposables, cleaning chemicals, paper hygiene and other ancilliaries to many of the leading national chains in the licensed trade, hotel, restaurant and leisure sectors. Acquired by Casper in January 2007 from the Autobar Group, King UK operates throughout the UK with a national network of state-of-the-art warehouses and a distribution fleet of some 90 vehicles. With locations in Scotland, England and Wales, and a National Call Centre and E-ordering Centre in Rugby, King UK is well placed to provide excellent local service on a national basis. www.king-uk.com January 2008 W K Thomas and Company Limited W K Thomas are leading distributors and manufacturers of packaging, disposables and other non-food products, supplying  the airline, airline catering, HORECA and other sectors throughout the UK. Acquired by Casper in January 2008 from the Thomas family, W K Thomas has a long tradition dating back to 1929, and an unrivalled reputation for providing outstanding customer service in a demanding marketplace. www.wkthomas.com