Cross selling is no problem for Cross Company, an industrial distributor of products and solutions for fluid-power, motion-control, factory-automation, fluid-handling, and measurement applications. Employee-owned since 1979, the Southeastern US-based automation technology company operates four divisions: Cross Automation, Cross Fluid Power, Cross Hose & Fittings, and Cross Instrumentation. It has operations in seven US states. Division Cross Automation provides industrial plant and machine automation products including controls, sensors, and drives. Cross Fluid Power is a distributor of hydraulic and pneumatic components and engineered systems.

Silgan Containers Corporation company, a subsidiary of Silgan Holdings, is one of North America's largest manufacturers of metal food containers. Its steel and aluminum containers and traditional and convenience ends are used by food processors to package fruit, vegetables, meat, coffee, soups, sauces, and other food products. Customers include Campbell Soup, Nestle, ConAgra, and General Mills. Silgan Containers, which operates about 30 manufacturing plants in the US, accounts for more than half of Silgan Holdings' sales.

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.

Miller Electric Manufacturing was founded in 1929 by Niels Miller, who wanted to make a smaller and more affordable arc welder for use in rural Wisconsin. Miller Electric Manufacturing company, which has been owned by Illinois Tool Works since 1993, is not affiliated with Miller Electric Construction. Miller Electric Manufacturing Company makes arc welding and cutting equipment under the Miller brand. Its products include MIG (metal inert gas) welders, TIG (tungsten inert gas) welders, stick welders, engine-driven welders, plasma cutters, generators, wire feeders, and helmets. Miller equipment is sold through more than 2,600 distributors in 100 countries.

Fujitec America was established in 1977. A subsidiary of Fujitec Co., Ltd., Fujitec America, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, installs, maintains, and modernizes elevators, escalators, moving walks, vertical parking equipment, and new transportation systems. Projects include the installation of transit escalators in the subway systems of Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, DC. Fujitec America company operates over 10 manufacturing facilities, four R&D centers, and about 50 sales and service offices throughout the world.

Tomoegawa Paper makes, processes, imports, exports, and sells nonwoven fabric and pulp. However, a declining market for traditional paper products and paper processing has led Tomoegawa to branch out into laminated films and adhesive tapes for the semiconductor and related industries. In addition to paper and paper processing, the company also manages forest land, makes and sells plastics and various chemicals, and has interests in industrial property, real estate, and transportation. The company's US subsidiary, Tomoegawa USA, is a leading producer of toner for copying machines. Tomoegawa Paper was founded in 1917.

The MJ Allen Group company's iron foundry, non-ferrous foundry, and machining subsidiaries make precision gauges, tools, dies, punches, architectural steel, and ornamental ironwork under brands including Rydal, Mather & Smith, Foremost, Hunton, and Verdict distributed in Europe and the US. Its automotive group makes National brand brake and clutch parts sold in Eastern Europe as well as Countytrac transmissions sold in the UK. Managing Director Tim Allen controls a majority share of The MJ Allen Group.

Shopsmith makes and markets multipurpose woodworking tools -- most notably the Shopsmith Mark V. The Mark V performs the functions of a disk sander, horizontal boring machine, lathe, table saw, and vertical drill press and, with attachments, band saw, belt sander, jointer, planer, scroll saw, and strip sander. Accessories include a lathe duplicator for reproducing original turnings and a dust collector for dust-free woodworking. The company also offers single-use tools and accessories. Shopsmith directly markets through demonstrations and by telephone, mail order, and online. Founded in 1972, Shopsmith is run by Chairman John Folkerth and his son Robert, the firm's CEO.

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology sucks the life out of its competition. Founded in 1890, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG company is a leading maker of turbomolecular pumps, which it invented. The pumps create vacuum environments needed to make computer chips, coat glass, and manufacture pure metals. Pfeiffer Vacuum also makes rotary vane pumps (low-vacuum), root pumps (large pumps used in bulk processing), vacuum instruments, and vacuum accessories. Other products include digital pressure gauges and vacuum components. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG company sells its products through a global network, primarily in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Buhler Industries Inc. (TSX: BUI) is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Established in 1932 as an agricultural equipment manufacturer, the original company was purchased by John Buhler in 1969. Through steady expansion, new products and acquisitions, the company has experienced progress and steady growth. Over the years, many brands have joined Buhler Industries: Farm King, Allied, Inland and Versatile. Today Buhler Industries operates several modern manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Factories in Morden and Winnipeg, MB, and Fargo, ND, build tractors, front-end loaders, augers, compact implements and more. Buhler Industries maintains several well-stocked parts warehouses.In 2007, Combine Factory Rostselmash Ltd, a major combine manufacturer located in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, acquired 80% of the common shares of Buhler Industries. With additional investment in engineering, research and development and production, the company is moving forward. The dealer / distribution network in North America remains unchanged, but the Rostselmash network of more than 200 dealers in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan now has access to the products built by Buhler Industries. Buhler Industries remains committed to continuous product improvement and incorporating new value-added features. That tradition of excellence will continue well into the future.

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