James E. Ashton

Diametrics Medical, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets medical and dental instruments, supplies, or surgical equipment, including syringes, respiratory care equipment, wheelchairs, X-ray equipment, laser systems, hospital clothes and other medical equipment and supplies. It is located Playa Vista, CA

Hercules, Inc. used to manufacture and market specialty chemicals. It operated through two segments, Performance Products segment and Additives segment. The company was founded in 1912 and was headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

United Defense LP manufactures armored vehicles for U.S. and allied military forces. Its armored troop carriers and medium/light tracked combat vehicles are generally fabricated out of aluminum. It also manufactures naval missile launchers and guns. United Defense has operations in 15 states and six foreign countries. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Capton, Inc. develops radio frequency identification based business control solutions for hospitality. Its solutions are installed in hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and bars, resorts, casinos, cruise lines, sports stadiums and many other types of hospitality. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Fiberite, Inc. makes epoxy, bismaleimide, and phenolic resin systems reinforced with high-performance fibers such as graphite. The company is based in Phoenix, AZ, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the company is Scoutt C. Dunn.

Part of Marine Travelift, Inc. /Pfeifer & Ashton/, Marine Travelift specializes in manufacturing customized boat handling systems including boat hoists, marine forklifts, and hydraulic transporters. The company is based in Sturgeon Bay, WI. The company's boat hoists with capacities ranging from 25-100 tons can be tailored to meet specific lifting needs, while their marine forklifts can lift boats up to 52,000 lbs. With over 60 years of experience, Marine Travelift has built a reputation for producing high-quality industrial boat lifts, hydraulic transporters, and forklifts for marinas and shipyards worldwide. Marine Travelift was acquired by Marine Travelift /Pfeifer & Ashton/ on July 26, 2003.