G. Ronald Morris

Victor Technologies Group, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of cutting, welding and gas control equipment used in various fabrication, construction and manufacturing operations around the world. Its products are used in a wide variety of applications and industries, where steel is cut and welded, including steel fabrication, manufacturing of transportation and mining equipment, many types of construction such as offshore oil and gas rigs, repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facilities and shipbuilding. The firm designs, manufactures and sells products in categories that include gas equipment; plasma power supplies, torches and consumable parts; carbon arc gouging products; welding equipment; arc accessories, including torches, consumable parts and accessories; and filler metals and hardfacing alloys. The company markets its products under a portfolio of brands that includes Victor, Victor Thermal Dynamics, Victor Arcair, Victor Turbo Torch, Tweco, Thermal Arc, Stoody, Firepower and Cigweld. Victor Technologies Group was founded on August 8, 1987 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO.

Hexcel Schwebel, Inc. manufactures fiberglass, aramid, carbon and specialty fabrics. The company offers its services for a wide range of industrial applications. Hexcel Schwebel is a vertically integrated business unit of Hexcel Corp. The company is located in Anderson, SC.

Autocam Corp. designs and manufactures metal alloy components and assemblies. The firm serves the medical and transportation industries. It offers components for use in fuel delivery, electric motor, steering, braking, and air bag systems. The company was founded by John C. kennedy, III in 1988 and is headquartered in Kentwood, MI.

American Tire Distributors, Inc. distributes tires and related products. The firm carries tires for passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, tractor-trailers, buses, commercial applications, farm machinery, and specialty and recreational vehicles. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Huntersville, NC.

Greenbriar Equity Group LP (Greenbriar Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Reginald Lamont Jones and Gerald Greenwald. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

M-Cubed Technologies, Inc. develops and markets advanced ceramic and metal matrix composite products serving the semiconductor, display, industrial and defense markets. It offers applications in the industrial wear, nuclear, armor, LCD glass, semiconductor capital equipment, chip manufacturing, solar, oil and gas and refractory industries. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Monroe, CT.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

EI Liquidation, Inc. manufactures specialty chemicals coatings and materials. It offers semiconductor interconnect materials, functional coatings for wear & corrosion resistance, printed wiring board fabrication chemistries, decorative coatings, and microelectronics materials. It provides services to the computers, telecommunications equipment, automobiles, aerospace, hand tools & hardware, medical instruments, plumbing & lighting fixtures, furniture, and jewelry industries. The company has offices in Mexico, Brazil, China, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Austria, the Netherlands, Hungary, Italy, Sweden, the United States, and Turkey. It was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in West Haven, CT.

Solae LLC develops innovative soy technologies and ingredients for food, meat and nutritional products. Its products provide economic, functional, nutritional, and health benefits to industries like meat and poultry, consumer food, dairy-alternative, and nutritional products. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Benteler Automotive Corp. manufactures automotive components. Its products include chassis systems, structures, and exhaust systems. The company offers engine applications and engineering systems. Benteler Automotive was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI.

Specialty Foods Group LLC produces and distributes processed meat products. It offers hams, spices, turkeys, bacons, hot dogs, lunch meat, and sausages. The company was founded by Charles Eldred Field in 1914 and is headquartered in Owensboro, KY.

Norgren Systems LLC develops and manufactures laboratory equipment. It offers automated solutions, strategic development and contract manufacturing services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Fairlea, WV.

The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons.

Part of Element Solutions, Inc., Enthone OMI Europe is a manufacturer of specialty chemicals.

Advanced Precision Products, Inc. manufactures machined, cold formed and assembled products. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Johnson, TN.

McClarin Plastics LLC manufactures thermoformed plastic and fiberglass reinforced plastic components. Its services include fiberglass reinforced plastic, product development and engineering, reaction injection molding, vacuum infusion process, value added manufacturing and thermoforming. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Hanover, PA.

Part of Element Solutions, Inc., MacDermid Enthone, Inc. manufactures fabricated metal products. The company is based in Albany, NY.

ATD Corp. operates as a distributor of replacement tires. It sells custom wheels and accessories and related tire supplies and tools. The firm serves local, regional and national independent tire retailers, mass merchandisers, warehouse clubs, tire manufacturer-owned stores, automotive dealerships and web-based marketers. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Part of Blackhawk Growth Corp., Blum, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing hardware solutions for kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. The company is based in Stanley, NC. The company's product offerings include hinges, runners, lift systems, and drawer box systems. Blum was founded in 1977 and was acquired by Blackhawk Growth Corp. from Blum Verwaltung GmbH on April 28, 2022 for $1.88 million.