H&R WASAG has exploded in growth by acquiring explosive companies, the specialty chemicals company remains most profitable in manufacturing chemical and pharmaceutical raw materials and plastics. H&R WASAG is involved in such operations as precision-molded parts (Gaudlitz), industrial explosives (WASAG-Chemie), gunpowder (WANO), and blasting machines (ZEB). With its 2005 acquisition of Westspreng, the group became the No. 1 explosives maker in Germany. Formerly Wasag-Chemie, the company added H&R to its name for major shareholder Hansen & Rosenthal and dropped "chemie."

N-Viro International Corporation owns and licenses N-Viro Process, a patented technology to treat and recycle wastewater and other bio-organic wastes, utilizing certain alkaline and mineral by-products produced by the cement, lime, electric utilities, and other industries in the United States. Its N-Viro Process stabilizes and pasteurizes the wastewater sludge, reduces odors to various levels, and neutralizes or immobilizes toxic components. This process generates N-Viro Soil, a product which has a granular appearance similar to soil and has various commercial uses, including agricultural lime, soil enrichment, top soil blend, landfill cover and capping, and land reclamation. The company also offers N-Viro Fuel, a patented biomass alternative energy fuel. It manages N-Viro Process facilities under contracts. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Toledo, Ohio.

Giovanni Crespi started its activity in 1932. From those modest early days up to today's establishments a long and enthusiatic way was covered always looking for perfection. Open minded managers, skilled labours have granted a continuous growth also thanks to massive investments in very advanced machinery and research equipments. Giovanni Crespi has production units in Italy, Poland, China, and Brazil.

TCR Industries, founded by Tony Rumfola in 1975, will recognize its thirty-sixth year operating as a manufacturers' representative organization June 1st. Our beginning was dealing in distressed inventory brought on by the infamous "oil embargo" which occurred in the early 1970s. A very large percentage of manufacturers requiring chemical raw materials overbought because uncertanties of availability requirements to make their finished products. Thus, when the curtain lifted ending the "oil embargo" caused shortages, there were staggering inventories interfering with cash flows. Opportunities were there to buy these inventories at discounted prices and sell at discounted, but profitable prices. The process was helpful to all parties concerned, and it helped in the start up of TCR.

INEOS Oxide help with all of that. A member of the INEOS Group of companies, INEOS Oxide primarily makes ethylene oxide (EO) and ethylene glycol (EG). The first can be used to manufacture sterilants and pesticides, while the latter is a chief component of antifreeze and de-icing fluids in addition to being used to produce polyester, PET resin, and coatings. INEOS Oxide is among the world's leading manufacturers of EO, EG, and their derivatives, along with chemical manufacturers BASF and Dow. It works through third-party agreements with companies like Borealis, GE Bayer Silicones, Praxair, and Kuraray.

Robert McBride, named after its founder, is cleaning up in the private-label market for household cleaners and personal care items. The UK-based manufacturer and wholly owned subsidiary of McBride plc earned Best in Class recognition based on The Grocer magazine's survey of UK grocery retailers. Parent company folded McBride Aircare Limited, an aerosol products manufacturer and distributor, into Robert McBride's operations. The firm also runs a joint venture, Aerosol Products Limited. Robert McBride was founded in 1927 as a chemical processing products company complementing the area's cotton industry.

PURE Bioscience engages in the development and commercialization of silver ion bioscience technologies principally in the United States. The company offers silver dihydrogen citrate-based antimicrobials. The silver dihydrogen citrate technology is an electrolytically generated source of stabilized ionic silver that would serve as the basis for various products in diverse markets. It also provides Axen and Axen30 hard surface disinfectant products for commercial, industrial, and consumer applications, including restaurants, homes, and medical facilities. PURE Bioscience sells its products to retail, commercial, and institutional customers through distributors. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in El Cajon, California.

Teknor Apex is no retread. At least not any longer. Founded in 1924 as a tire distributor and retreader, Teknor Apex has sold off those assets to concentrate on chemicals, plastic, and rubber. The company has seven divisions that provide chemicals (plasticizers and toll compounding), garden hoses, rubber (custom mixing and molding of rubber compounds), specialty compounding (custom thermoplastic compound manufacturing and toll compounding of plastics), color concentrates for plastics (Teknor Color Company), thermoplastic elastomers, and vinyl (custom PVC compounds). The founding Fain family owns a controlling interest.

Ennis International earned its stripes in the traffic paint industry and has become the largest pavement marking company in the world. The company operates manufacturing facilities throughout the US and sells its paint and thermoplastic coating products through a nationwide network of distributors. It also sells raised road markers and components, and it serves international customers. The company was founded in 1996 by chairman Bryce Anderson and president and CEO John Anderson.

Carpenter Co. is the largest manufacturer of comfort cushioning in the world. Since 1948, our focus has been on quality, technology and comfort. Carpenter Co. manufacture a wide variety of polyurethane foam and polyester fiber comfort cushioning and often develop unique products to enhance your business.Carpenter Co. are the world's leader in research and development and continually strive to develop new products that meet our high standards as well as those of our customers. Carpenter Co. makes furniture more comfortable, pillows more soft, carpets more cushy, and homes more cozy. We are Carpenter Co. We provide the world with comfort.

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