About LDI

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Our Company

LDI Ltd., LLC is a private, family-owned company with holdings in value-added distribution businesses.  LDI’s predecessor company, U.S. Corrugated-Fibre Box Company, was established by Howard Lacy and two partners in 1912 and grew to become one of the largest manufacturers of corrugated cardboard boxes in the U.S. LDI, originally known as Lacy Diversified Industries, redeployed the proceeds from the sale of U.S. Corrugated in 1984 into a series of investments in other private companies, marketable securities and real estate.

During the last 30 years, LDI has focused its resources on long-term investments in lower middle-market distribution companies.  We do not depend on outside investors.  Because our funding has no expiration date, our investment time horizon typically exceeds fifteen years while our management teams are provided the resources to increase market share and build value.    

LDI is guided by the fierce entrepreneurial spirit, high integrity and active involvement of its founding family.  Our management team’s extensive strategic and operational experience helps our companies maximize their potential with organic growth and accretive acquisitions.  Through our disciplined approach to investing and improving business processes, we have developed a culture and track record of solid execution and generating consistently superior returns over several decades.

LDI currently owns two national distribution businesses, a portfolio of marketable securities and an office building in downtown Indianapolis.  One of its two companies, Tucker Rocky, is based in Texas and is one of the two largest distributors of motorcycle apparel, parts and accessories to motorcycle dealerships in the U.S.  The other business, FinishMaster, is headquartered in Indianapolis and is the largest distributor of aftermarket automotive paint in the U.S.  Tucker Rocky and FinishMaster employ over 2,500 people.

LDI’s small corporate team works in Indianapolis, Indiana.