History
Present Day (2001-Present)

2006: Avon Rubber p.l.c. sells its automotive division (approximately 75% of the business by sales turnover) in a management led buyout to Avon Automotive Holdings, Inc, which is established and controlled by an independent private equity company, Red Diamond Capital Partners, LP, and a management team by Leland Richards. Avon Automotive continues to be a significant supplier to the world's engine markets.

Red Diamond Capital
Formed in 2002, Red Diamond Capital is an independent private equity company. Through the 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.