R.S. Hughes distributes the stuff that holds the world together duct tape, that is plus a lot more. The employee-owned company maintains locations in about 20 states and Mexico from which it dispenses adhesives (epoxies, aerosols, hot glues, silicones), electrical specialties (tubing, terminals, films, tape, and barriers), safety products (glasses, ear plugs, masks), tapes (masking, foam, vinyl, cloth, foil, duct, joining), and abrasives (roll, disc, brush, wheel, belt, and air tools). R.S. Hughes also distributes labels and signs (printable labels and tags, safety signs) and aerosols and coatings (WD-40, paints, lubricants, oils, cleaners).

Elster Group s, electricity, and water meters mainly to utility customers. Its products include both manual-read and smart meters equipped with software and network communications technology used to monitor and measure consumption and energy efficiency. The group has one of the most extensive installed meter bases in the world with operations in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Elster Group also sells heating equipment to furnace and boiler makers. Subsidiary Elster American Meter, sells gas meters and regulation equipment under the Elster American Meter brand in the US. Elster Group filed to go public in late 2010.

Oneto Metal Products manufactures fabricated sheet metal products such as architectural sheet metal, industrial sheet metal, flashing for roofing, and metal stud and decking accessories. Oneto (pronounced "oh-NEE-toh") Metal Products serves customers primarily in California and the western US. The company fabricates its products -- used on architectural and industrial jobs -- from aluminum, carbon steel, copper, Corten steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and zinc, as well as pre-painted aluminum and pre-painted galvanized steel.

Klockner Pentaplast (KP) created plastic films, and this was good because Man could then save that which was good to eat in the refrigerator! The global manufacturer produces and markets plastic sheets and rigid films for packaging food, as well as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and electronics. Its lineup includes a breadth of printing and specialty applications, such as adhesive packaging tapes, technical films for cladding insulated pipes, and decorative surface films for furniture. KP operates more than 20 production sites in Asia, Europe, Canada, South America, and the US, (Klockner Pentaplast of America). KP was acquired from private equity Cinven by an affiliate of The Blackstone Group in 2007.

Amcor Limited operates as a paper and packaging company. It operates in five divisions: Amcor PET Packaging, Amcor Australasia, Amcor Flexibles, Amcor Sunclipse Distribution, and Amcor Asia. The Amcor PET Packaging division manufactures polyethylene triphthalate packaging for various beverage and food products, including carbonated soft drinks, water, juices, sports drinks, milk-based beverages, spirits and beer, sauces, dressings, spreads, and personal care items, as well as plastic caps for a range of applications. The Amcor Australasia division provides corrugated boxes, cartons, and folding cartons; aluminum beverage cans and household products; flexible packaging; plastic and metal closures; glass wine bottles; multi-wall sacks; carton board; and paper and paper recycling products. The Amcor Flexibles division offers flexible and film packaging for the food and beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, including confectionery, coffee, fresh food, and dairy, as well as for medical applications. This division also offers specialty folding cartons for tobacco, confectionery, and cosmetics. The Amcor Sunclipse Distribution division purchases, warehouses, sells, and delivers various products. It also manufactures corrugated and other mostly fiber-based specialty product packaging, including point of sale displays. The Amcor Asia division offers tobacco carton packaging; and flexible plastic packaging for the food and industrial markets. Amcor Limited sells its products in Australasia, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Amcor company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Abbotsford, Australia.

Wastequip has been consolidating the waste disposal equipment industry since 1989; it owns about 35 waste handling equipment manufacturing plants in the US and Canada. Wastequip company provides large and small metal containers for on-site waste collection; balers and compactors for waste processing; and containers, trailers, hoists, and other mechanical equipment used for transporting solid, liquid, and hazardous waste. Its customers include solid-waste disposal firms, commercial businesses, and government agencies. Odyssey Investment Partners LLC controls Wastequip company.

Wolverine Tube is one of North America's largest makers of copper and copper alloy tube for commercial products, Wolverine sells directly to OEMs. The company makes a range of commercial custom tubing, including industrial (for residential air-conditioning units), technical (for heat exchangers), copper alloy (for utilities), and fabricated (for automotive, electrical, HVAC, and other applications) products, as well as wholesale tube for standard air-conditioning and refrigeration. Its Micro-Cooling Division provides thermal management products for electronics and military/aerospace applications. Wolverine Tube gets most of its sales in North America.

Whether cars, pick-ups or forklifts, Nissan is driven by its passion for attaining total customer satisfaction. A wholly owned subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Nissan Forklift is proud of its rich heritage of offering products that deliver high value to their owners. With the same meticulous quality standards and manufacturing principles incorporated into our forklift operations, the result is the no less than the finest material handling equipment our industry has to offer.To meet the needs of our customers, Nissan Forklift added Swedish warehouse manufacturer Atlet AB to its family, reflecting Nissan Forklift’s dedication to supporting the global requirements of our customer base. Today, all four production facilities offer exceptional flexibility to respond to a variety of changing product needs by offering a range of innovative designs.

Timken Company tries to keep its bearings straight. Timken makes bearings that find their way into products from consumer appliances to railroad cars. It also makes power transmission components, from automotive gear shafts and connecting rods to aircraft engine components. In addition, Timken makes more than 450 grades of alloy and carbon steels, producing bars, billets, tubing, and custom components for automotive and industrial applications. It also offer power transmission components, lubricants, seals, and motion control systems. About 60% of sales come from the US. Five generations of the Timken family have served the company since its founding by one-time carriage maker Henry Timken in 1899.

Kitz Corporation makes ball, butterfly, check, gate, and globe type valves used to regulate the flow of gases and liquids. The company's products are made from a range of materials including brass, bronze, carbon, iron, and stainless steel. Industrial and utilities customers use Kitz's products to control water and sewage lines, natural gas distribution, and environmental control systems. Other applications for the company's valves include oil refinement, chemical production, and food processing. Kitz also makes a line of actuators and filters.

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