Aluminum Precision Products (APP) has established itself as an international leader in closed and open die forgings of aluminum and titanium alloys. With capabilities that extend from initial design to final assembly, APP is an important presence in the world markets for wrought non-ferrous products. APP is composed of two major Divisions in 7 locations and employs more than 1,000 people. The two divisions are APP Forge and Catalina Cylinders.The APP Forge Division produces closed die aluminum and titanium forgings, machined and finished components and assemblies, and aluminum open die ("hand") forgings. APP markets include every major aircraft/aerospace manufacturer in the world, automotive O.E.M. and after-markets, recreation, industrial, medical equipment, and others. In addition to the North American markets, APP exports products to Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, and Australia.

Alvord-Polk has heeded this advice for more than 125 years. Alvord-Polk company manufactures a range of cutting tools, from reamers to core drills, counterbores, and power brushes. The tools are sold primarily to the aerospace and automotive industries under the Alvord-Polk Tool, Brush One, Laserclad, and Morton Machine Works brands. Alvord-Polk makes standard reamers, as well as special custom-made tools, for customers throughout the US. Alvord-Polk company also offers industrial imported tools, and surplus tools. Jake Alvord and A. J. Polk founded Alvord-Polk in 1881. Ronald Boyer, Alvord-Polk company's former president, and past secretary-treasurer Robert Rissinger bought Alvord-Polk in 1977.

Amada America manufactures and sells sheet metal fabricating equipment, including CNC turret punch presses, lasers, press brakes, shears, flexible manufacturing systems, and related software. The company primarily sells its fabricating equipment to the aerospace, appliance, electronics, farm equipment, medical, and telecommunications industries. Through its Amada Capital Corporation subsidiary, Amada America finances and leases its equipment. Amada America was founded in 1971. Its parent company in Japan dates back to just after WWII and has about 80 affiliates and subsidiaries around the world. North America accounts for about 12% of the Amada Group's annual sales.

Amatsuji Steel Ball Manufacturing simply makes ball point pens to bullet trains work properly. Founded in 1920, Amatsuji Steel Ball Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (AKS) manufactures and sells various metal and non-metallic balls used in the rotating and linear parts that ensure things function efficiently, effectively, and safely. AKS's steel balls are used by a slew of industries, from automotive to electronics, and machine tools. The company makes an A to Z lineup, including brass and ceramic balls, stainless and carbon steel balls, as well as heat and corrosion resistant steel balls. Chrome steel balls are its top-seller. Operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of NSK, AKS production plants dot Japan, the US and UK, Indonesia, Poland, and China.

American Augers, Inc. a subsidiary of Astec Industries' Underground Group, manufactures earth boring machines and horizontal directional drilling systems. Its lineup also includes fluid and mud pumps, cleaning systems, and product tooling and accessories. The equipment is used in underground construction, oil and gas well drilling, and pipeline and utility installations. American Augers company's competitive position relies upon launching tools combining power, safety and efficiency for challenging work conditions, and reduced environmental impact. It holds the distinction of manufacturing the largest maxi-rig system available on the market.

Amsted Industries Incorporated, through its divisions and subsidiaries, manufactures industrial components for the railroad, vehicular, and construction and building markets. Amsted Industries company offers railroad products, including wheels, tapered roller bearings, truck systems, draft gears and cushion units, couplers and connectors, draft sills, locomotive draft gears, center plates, constant contact side bearings, springs, and rail anchors; and vehicular products, such as aluminum and iron wheel hubs, aluminum castings, automatic transmission, reaction plates and one-way clutches, brake drums, molded plastic components, piston pins, power metal parts, and steering column components.

AMTEC Precision Products, Inc. provides metal parts, molded plastics, and assembly services to mid-sized companies and enterprises in the United States. It manufactures precision machined components in various grades using steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and tungsten materials; and injection molded plastics, as well as offers mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronic assembly services for metal, plastic, and electronic components. AMTEC company was founded in 1954 and is based in Elgin, Illinois. It has manufacturing facilities in Elgin and Rockford, Illinois. As of June 15, 2005, AMTEC Precision Products, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ucal Fuel Systems, Ltd.

Andritz is a provider of production equipment focusing on five business areas: Hydro (now the company's largest segment generating more than 40% of revenues); Pulp & Paper; Metals (rolling mills and strip processing lines); Environment & Process; and Feed & Biofuel. The company goes crackers for water turbines and pumps, primarily for the hydropower, and pulp and paper industries. CEO Wolfgang Leitner is the managing director for Certus, an investment firm that owns almost 30% of Andritz. Andritz AG dates back to 1852, when it was established as an industrial foundry and machine works.

President and founder Andrew Bass started Angstrom Engineering Inc. in 1992. Angstrom Engineering company, named for a unit of measurement equivalent to the size of one atom, designs and makes custom vacuum systems and thin-film deposition equipment for use in research laboratories and industrial manufacturing. Angstrom's systems are designed for manufacturing such products as flat-panel displays, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photovoltaic components, and semiconductors. Other applications include nanotechnology, materials science, and aerospace testing. It also produces related subassemblies and components. Customers include NASA, Nortel, and the University of Texas.

AP Wagner company distributes parts for consumer appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers. It distributes parts from more than 150 manufacturers, including Maytag, GE, and Whirlpool. AP Wagner operates stores in the northeastern US and Canada. The company was founded as The Buffalo Washing Machine Repair Co. in 1928 by Frank and Clara Jarmusz, grandparents of the current owners, Donald and Michael Jarmusz. The company later became Wagner Appliance, which merged with Appliance Parts Distributors in 1995 to form AP Wagner.

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