Gregory N. Nelson

The Dow Chemical Co. engages in the manufacture and distribution of chemicals, plastics, industrial and agricultural products. It serves agriculture, automotive, building and construction, consumer, electronic materials, infrastructure, packaging, product finder and product safety industries. The company was founded by Herbert Henry Dow in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.

Union Carbide Corp. engages in the production of chemicals and polymers. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: United States, Asia Pacific and Rest of the World. Its products include polyethylene and polypropylene, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, ethyleneamines, biocides, surfactants, deicing and anti-icing fluids, amines, solution vinyl resins and polyethylene glycols. The company was founded on November 1, 1917 and is headquartered in Seadrift, TX.

Nalco Co. engages in the provision of chemistry programs and services. It serves upstream and midstream oil and gas industry, and refineries and petrochemical operations. Its services includes energy exploration and production; oil and as midstream; and refining, fuel additives, and petrochemical. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

Nalco Holding Co. provides water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protects people and vital resources. The firm also provides integrated water treatment and process improvement services for industrial and institutional applications, using technologically advanced solutions, combining chemical products and equipment, and consistent, reliable on-site service and expertise. The company was founded in November 2004 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

Sun Chemical Corp. engages in provision of printing inks and packaging and coating materials. Its services include dispenser program, technical services, consultative services, and sun branding solutions. It produces materials for packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics and other industrial markets, including electronic materials, functional and specialty coatings, brand protection, and product authentication technologies. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Lion Copolymer LLC was engaged in manufacturing synthetic rubber products. The company was founded in 1943 and was headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

ExxonMobil Chemical Co., Inc. manufactures petrochemical products. The company is headquartered in Spring, TX.

East West Copolymer LLC manufactures synthetic rubber products. Its products include Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), a general purpose elastomer that is used in the application of tire treads for good traction and treadwear; and Nicryl NBR polymers are used in a variety of elastomeric applications requiring a modest service temperature range, resistance to various oils and solvents, outstanding physical properties, and good abrasion resistance used in applications of molded mechanical goods, hose jackets, conveyor belts, seals, footwear, and printing rolls. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.