Set on the Willamette River, the West Linn Paper mill has been independently churning out paper goods for more than 115 years. The oldest active paper mill in Western US, West Linn Paper runs three machines, producing coated free sheet paper -- up to 700 tons daily -- for use on web presses. Its paper lineup is chiefly used for high-impact printing products, such as in advertising, and in publishing books, catalogs, direct mail pieces, and magazines. Brands Capistrano, Sonoma, and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified grades Nature Web and Nature Plus, are sold direct through the company's customer service, primarily to West Coast businesses. West Linn Paper Company is held by Belgravia Investments Ltd.

Tomboy Tools company markets hand tools, power tools, and garden tools in the US, Canada, and the UK that are designed to appeal to women. Tomboy Tools uses a direct-sales approach, similar to Tupperware's and Avon's methods, with independent representatives hosting parties where women learn how to use the company's tools. They are designed to fit a woman's smaller hand and to be lightweight "but effective" (the company claims). Operated by an all-female staff, Tomboy Tools was founded in 2000 by executives Janet Rickstrew and Mary Tatum. It boasts a 13,000 sq. ft. distribution facility near Denver and publishes the Tomboy Tribune newsletter.

Schott Corporation company is a manufacturer and distributor of technical glass as well as components for the solar energy, optics and opto-electronics, pharmaceutical packaging, consumer electronics, lighting, and automotive industries. Its glass products are used in everything from building windows and traffic lights to armored military vehicles and microscopes. Schott's mirror-substrates are part the world's largest solar telescope. Schott Corporation company is the North American headquarters for Germany-based Schott AG and part of the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung. Schott operates through multiple divisions and subsidiaries, in the US, Canada, and Mexico, including solar power module maker SCHOTT Solar.

The Tullis Russell Group comprises 3 manufacturing companies which operate on their own, and in conjunction with each other, to produce some of the finest quality papers in the world. This approach reflects our commitment to developing an integrated papermaking and converting business, which can offer our customers the highest possible levels of service and technical expertise. In addition the Group has wholly owned sales and distribution companies in Asia, Benelux, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain and the USA. As well as being a significant supplier to the UK market, we are major exporters and supply our products in over fifty countries around the world.

Brick by brick, Hanson Brick East has risen up as North America's biggest brick maker. It has capacity to churn out 1.7 billion bricks annually from plants in the US and Canada. Over 1,000 styles in five regional brick lines are offered. Its clay brick and concrete roof tiles are touted for their "green" building durability. Hanson Brick and five sister companies operate as divisions of Hanson Building Products North America. Often sold in conjunction with brick, Hanson Roof Tile makes concrete roof tile for residential and commercial projects, and its Hardscape makes pavers, tiles, and retaining walls. Hanson companies are part of HeidelbergCement Group, a global cement, concrete, and heavy building products giant.

Rotonics is one of the largest rotational molding companies in the United States. We produce a wide variety of plastic articles for a broad group of industries and applications. Four (4) manufacturing branches across the country offer a diverse product line, from buoys and pontoons, classic lamp post reproductions and linen and laundry carts to bins and pallets, refuse containers and liquid storage tanks. In addition, we can also assist you in the design and manufacture of custom products tailored to meet your OEM requirements. Success starts with experience, knowledge, and diversification. Our 35-year-old reputation has become synonymous with product quality and industry leadership. Allow us to turn your concept into reality.

Waukesha-Pearce Industries (also called WPI) is where WPI graduates and others can pick up the tools of their trade. The company's Engine Division designs and distributes engine-driven equipment, from power generators to pumps, blowers, and switchgear. Its Construction Machinery Division offers a slate of heavy construction and mining products, including earth movers and demolition equipment made by such OEMs as Komatsu and Gradall Industries. WPI also sells used equipment and leases heavy earth-moving equipment.

Ring Power does aim to conquer and rule the market for Caterpillar equipment. The CAT dealer, one of the largest in the Southeastern US, sells and leases new and used earth-moving and mining equipment, specialized machines (paving and road surfacing, lifting and material handling, and tractors), generators, and electric power engines. Via some two dozen locations, it serves a diverse group of industries, including heavy construction, road building, agriculture, recycling, waste management and landfill maintenance, government, and industrial power. Ring Power also handles machines made by OEMs Kalmar, Manitowoc, Grove, and others. Ring Power is held by RPC, Inc.

Ajax Metal Processing is cleaning up the market when it comes to hardening and protecting small metal parts, such as nuts and bolts, primarily for customers in the automobile manufacturing industry. Services include heat treating, plating, adhesive and sealant application, annealing, cleaning, and coating. The company's wire rod annealing and pickling equipment includes four surface combustion batch-type furnaces with a total annealing capacity of 130 tons per day, and a continuous eight-zone furnace with an annealing capacity of 100 tons per day. Ajax Metal Processing operates two plants in Michigan and one in Indiana.

The Wisconsin-based company has been designing and manufacturing heavy-duty attachments for utility tractors, skid/steer loaders, tractors, and lawn and garden equipment since 1920. It jointly develops and markets its lineup through commercial and consumer OEMs including Deere & Company and Great Bend., in addition to serving distributors and end-users. The design-and-build business tailors equipment from medium duty backhoes for compact utility tractors to self-propelled golf course mowers. In 2009 Michael Festge stepped up as chairman and CEO. Hit with tumbling orders, Amerequip has laid off over 15% of its workforce.

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