Roots in America

Beginnings of a Family Office

GRINDING THE GROWTH

Our Legacy

Four decades of strategic growth, from immigrant entrepreneurship to industry leadership

  1. 1978
  2. 1979
  3. 1981
  4. 1984
  5. 1984
  6. 1987
  7. 1995
  8. 1999
  9. 2002
  10. 2010
  11. 2012
  12. 2014
  13. 2015
  14. 2016
  15. 2016
  16. 2017
  17. 2019
  1. 1978

    Foundation

    Immigration to America: The Mehdizadeh family emigrated from Iran to the United States, establishing the foundation for a multi-generational business legacy built on entrepreneurship and strategic investment.
  2. 1979

    First Enterprise

    Unique Handicraft Launch: Established the family's first business venture in the United States, demonstrating early entrepreneurial acumen and commitment to building sustainable enterprises in their adopted homeland.
  3. 1981

    Real Estate Foundation

    Nissan Realty Launch: Launched Nissan Realty and purchased 90,000 square foot building in Long Island City, establishing the foundation for the family's real estate investment strategy.
  4. 1984

    Manhattan Market Entry

    Real Estate Diversification: Strategic entry into Manhattan real estate market, recognizing early opportunities in prime metropolitan markets and establishing a foundation for long-term real estate investment strategy.
  5. 1984

    Fiberglass Manufacturing

    U.S. Fiberglass Launch: Launched U.S. Fiberglass operations in Brooklyn, New York, expanding manufacturing capabilities and establishing presence in specialized industrial materials.
  6. 1987

    Long Island Expansion

    Long Island Real Estate Market: Strategic entrance into Long Island real estate market, expanding geographic presence and diversifying real estate portfolio across key New York markets.
  7. 1995

    Manufacturing Leadership

    USN Manufacturing Founded: Established USN Manufacturing in Hauppauge, NY, marking the family's transition into large-scale manufacturing and positioning for future industry leadership in consumer goods.
  8. 1999

    Fortune 500 Partnership

    Colgate Palmolive Contract: Secured North American fabric softener manufacturing contract with Colgate Palmolive, establishing credibility with Fortune 500 companies and validating manufacturing capabilities.
    Strategic Partnership

    First major Fortune 500 contract opened pathways to industry leadership and long-term strategic relationships

  9. 2002

    International Planning

    Mexico Expansion Strategy: Initiated planning and development for international expansion into Mexico market, laying groundwork for North American manufacturing diversification.
  10. 2010

    Brooklyn Real Estate

    Brooklyn Market Entry: Strategic entrance into Brooklyn real estate market, expanding the family's New York metropolitan area portfolio and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities.
  11. 2012

    Infrastructure Investment

    State-of-the-Art Facility Construction: Began construction of $50+ million, 75,000 square foot FDA-compliant manufacturing facility, establishing pharmaceutical-grade capabilities and industry-leading operational standards.
  12. 2014

    Infrastructure Investment Continued

    Completes construction of FDA facility.
  13. 2015

    Facility Completion & Brand Acquisition

    FDA Facility & CR Brands: Completed construction of FDA facility and acquired CR Brands portfolio including Biz, Oxydol, Pine Power, and MeanGreen, marking transition to brand ownership.

    CR Brands Portfolio

    Biz Oxydol Pine Power MeanGreen
  14. 2016

    Bronx Market Entry

    Real Estate Expansion: Strategic entrance into Bronx real estate market, further diversifying the family's New York metropolitan area real estate portfolio.
  15. 2016

    Brand Portfolio Expansion

    Dual Brand Acquisitions: Acquired Old Williamsburg Candle (Air Fresh) and Phoenix Brands portfolio, significantly expanding consumer goods presence across multiple product categories.

    Phoenix Brands Portfolio

    Ajax Fab Dynamo Final Touch

    Old Williamsburg Candle

    Air Fresh
  16. 2017

    Industry Leadership & Geographic Expansion

    Johnson & Johnson Partnership & Pennsylvania Entry: Executed multi-year supply agreement with Johnson & Johnson valued at over $800 million and entered Pennsylvania real estate market, representing the pinnacle of manufacturing excellence and continued geographic diversification.
    $800M+ Partnership

    Largest contract in company history solidified position as premier manufacturing partner for global healthcare leader

  17. 2019

    Strategic Exit

    Wind Point Partners Transaction: Successfully completed the sale of USN to Wind Point Partners, culminating four decades of growth and establishing the foundation for the family's next chapter of strategic investments.
    Legacy Secured

    Strategic partnership ensures business continuity while enabling family office to focus on diversified investment opportunities

Since coming to the United States in 1978, the Mehdizadeh family has successfully built a consumer- packaged goods business which it later sold to Wind Point Partners in 2019. In addition, the family has acquired and managed a vast portfolio of Industrial and Multifamily Real Estate Assets.

Multifamily Properties

1044 Bedford Avenue

1044 Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn, NY

164 W 74th Street

164 W 74th Street

Manhattan, NY

963 First Avenue

963 First Avenue

Manhattan, NY

1092 Dean Street

1092 Dean Street

Brooklyn, NY

Industrial Properties

50th Street

50th Street

Long Island City, NY

360 Moreland Avenue

360 Moreland Avenue

Commack, NY

100 Emjay Boulevard

100 Emjay Boulevard

Brentwood, NY

105 Emjay Boulevard

105 Emjay Boulevard

Brentwood, NY

100 Wireless Boulevard

100 Wireless Boulevard

Hauppauge, NY

1000 N South Road

1000 N South Road

Scranton, PA

110 Emjay Boulevard

110 Emjay Boulevard

Brentwood, NY