2/5/07

A Boston-based private equity firm, Berkshire Partners LLC, is providing growth capital to Masterplan Inc and ReMedPar Inc to help continue their demonstrated record of strong growth and customer service.

Masterplan provides service, maintenance, and asset management for a wide range of medical equipment to hospitals, integrated health systems, and patient facilities. ReMedPar is an independent provider of sourced and refurbished medical equipment parts.

This is the first investment in the health care industry for Berkshire Partners, which is part of the firm’s long-term strategy of investing in companies with a proven track record of growth and stability.