Frank Turner

Lucas Industries Plc was a manufacturer of components for the motor industry and aerospace industry. The company was specialised in automotive electrical components such as alternators, windscreen wiper motors, starter motors, etc. The automotive side of Lucas were taken over by the American company TRW Automotive and the Aerospace side is now owned by the American company Goodrich Corp. Lucas Industries was founded by Joseph Lucas and was based in Birmingham, UK.

Wagon is a European automotive engineering group focused on the design, engineering and manufacture of vehicle body structures,door systems and glazing mechanisms.

Aero Inventory Plc engages in inventory management services. It provides customized e-based procurement solutions to companies in the aerospace industry. The group acts as an aerospace parts service provider on the basis of long-term, sole-supplier contracts. Aero Inventory was founded by Hibbert Tranfield and Richard Ellis in 1917 and is headquartered in New Barnet, the United Kingdom.

Mettis Group Ltd. provides components to the defense and aerospace industries. Its products and services include commercial aerospace, military aerospace, defence, helicopter and nuclear, rail and marine. The company was founded on October 28, 1998 and is headquartered in Redditch, the United Kingdom.

Mott MacDonald Group Ltd. provides engineering, management, and development consulting services. It offers transportation infrastructure, tunnels, bridges, highways, and railways. The company was founded on April 30, 1973 and is headquartered in Croydon, the United Kingdom.

British Midland Ltd. provides airline services. It has operations in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. It operates 2,000 flights a week from London's Heathrow Airport to 40 destinations worldwide. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Derby, the United Kingdom.

Apollo Metals (UK) Ltd. is based in Birmingham, UK. Part of thyssenkrupp AG, Apollo Metals (UK) Ltd. is a British company that processes and distributes a specialized range of aluminum products. Apollo Metals (UK was acquired by ThyssenKrupp Services AG from Murray Group Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom) on December 31, 2007.

Cooper Rolls, Inc. is an American company that specializes in manufacturing rotating compressor products. Cooper Rolls was acquired by Rolls-Royce Group Ltd. from Cameron International Corp. on October 01, 1999 for $180 million.