Philip B. Johnson

Star Buffet, Inc. is a restaurant holding company, which engages in the management of full-service restaurants. It operates under trade names, BuddyFreddys, Casa Bonita, Holiday House, Pecos Diamond Steakhouse, Bar-H Steakhouse, 4B’S Restaurants Barnhill’s Buffet and Whistle Junction. The company was founded on July 28, 1997 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Robotic Technology Systems Plc supplies engineering services, products and integrated systems to automate scientific and industrial processes worldwide. It operates in two divisions: Life Sciences Automation and Industrial Automation. The Life Sciences Automation division provides automated products and solutions for drug discovery and delivery in pharmaceutical, biotech, biobanking and academic institutes. The Industrial Automation division include automated solutions, robotic and control systems for the consumer goods, nuclear and defence industries. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

Nightingale-EOS Ltd. develops laser based technology for medical use. The firm develops two n-Gauge metrology products for different applications, which are capable of rapidly measuring the same multiple key parameters. Its products include n-Gauge 1 and n-Gauge 2. The firm's technology include Beam Profile Reflectometry which is a technique providing unparalleled accuracy in the 'on' and 'off axis' characterization of coatings and membranes. The company was founded by Stephen J. Morris in 2006 and is headquartered in Cardiff, the United Kingdom.

Salem Automation Ltd. provides industrial control systems, automation services, and information technology services. The company is based in Rotherham, UK. Salem Automation was acquired by Hitec Industries AS on September 15, 2006 for $9.45 million.