Jordan Industries International history

One of the largest acquisitions TJC completed during its first decade was American Safety Razor Company, which was bought for $140 million in cash in 1989.

In 1991, TJC became involved in the candy industry, acquiring Fannie May Candy Shops Inc. and its manufacturing branch, Archibald candy.

TJC entered the fast food business in 1994, forming National Restaurant Enterprises Inc. to become a Burger King franchisee.

1995: Company begins healthcare unit with purchase of Duro-Med Industries.

Next came two more Georgia-based healthcare products companies: GAM Industries Inc. (a manufacturer of hot and cold compresses) and TheraBeads (creator and manufacturer of microwaveable heat therapy items) in 1996.

With the dawn of 1997 came another healthcare buy, Cho-Pat, Inc., a trademarked designer and manufacturer of orthopedic devices sold mostly to the sports-medicine market.

1999: Jordan buys 20 companies in a matter of months; revenues top $776 million.

Jordan Industries in 2000 was still researching and seeking out private companies for possible acquisition.

Kosman, Josh, "PE Pioneer Jordan Raises First Fund," Daily Deal, February 12, 2002.

Also in 2004, TJC formed TTS, LLC to acquire Tolin Mechanical Systems Company, a $50 million deal funded by The Resolute Fund.

Following the Sharm-al-Sheik Summit in Egypt on 8 February 2005, both countries announced plans to return ambassadors to the country.