History

Avon Rubber p.l.c., established in the UK in 1885, sold its automotive division known as Avon Automotive to Avon Automotive Holdings Inc. in a management-led buyout in August of 2006.

Avon Automotive Holdings Inc. is established and controlled by Red Diamond Capital Partners, LP and a management team led by Avon Automotive's Leland Richards.

Formed in 2002, Red Diamond Capital is an independent private equity company. Through their partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation, one of Japan's leading businesses, Red Diamond Capital offers an unique mix of strategic resources, industry focus and management expertise.