Lisa Thiel

Southwall Technologies, Inc. operates as a global energy technology company which provides energy conservation and climate management thin-film glass solutions. The firm manufactures and develops films and glass products that improve energy efficiency in architectural and automotive glass applications. It manufactures windows & glass sun-proof, heat-proof & cold-proof - enabling their customers to fine-tune the insulating and solar control performance of glass, reducing the energy consumption for cooling and heating for a comfortable indoor climate. Southwall Technologies was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in St. Louisiana, MO.

Williams Controls, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells electronic throttle, pneumatic controls and electronic sensors for heavy trucks, transit buses, off-road equipment and military applications. Its electronic throttle controls send a signal proportional to throttle position to adjust the speed of electronically controlled engines. The company's pneumatic products are used for vehicle control system applications such as power take-offs and air-control applications. Its electronic sensors are a significant component of its electronic throttle controls. The firm also designs and manufactures a line of adjustable foot pedals and arm rests and sells its products globally. Williams Controls was founded by Norman C. Williams in 1937 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

National Molding LLC manufacturers molded plastic products and assemblies. It manufactures small, intricate injection molded plastic components and fasteners. The firm offers Hetero Cavity System is a groundbreaking custom-injection molding process that utilizes interchangeable, multi-cavity molds that allows different plastic parts to be produced simultaneously. It also provides contract engineering and consulting services to original equipment manufacturers and other manufacturers worldwide and supports manufacturers through the design, engineering, material specification and production processes of molded plastic products and assemblies including clips, retainers, rivets, hole plugs, trim components, rod and cable retainers, bearing liners, printed circuit board standoffs, wire bundling mounts, wire tie mounts, bushings, washers, and fasteners. The company was founded by Bernie Anscher and Marcia Anscher in 1965 and is headquartered in Miami Lakes, FL.

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.

Knowles Electronics LLC designs and manufactures acoustic components. It offers a range of micro-acoustic, electro-mechanical and related technology platforms to support the business of their customers. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

Bergstrom, Inc. designs and manufactures mobile climate systems. The firm serves heavy duty trucking, construction, agriculture, bus and specialty, military, mining, foundry, offshore drilling, logging, shipyard and sport fishing sectors. The company was founded by Adolph Bergstrom in 1949 and is headquartered in Rockford, IL.

Red Dot Corp. manufactures heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products. It provides its components to the construction, mining, agriculture, forestry, marine, and fire and rescue sectors. The company was founded by Harcourt G. Runnings in 1965 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Transportation is essential to way of life in this country. Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) drives to work, take children to school, and run errands. They take buses across city streets and time zones. The firm buys groceries that were delivered to its neighborhood store by commercial trucks. They maintain vehicles with a broad range of services, parts and accessories. Safe, efficient transportation is essential to keeping their economy moving. It is the parts in a vehicle that make it safe and economical to use. Parts suppliers are the backbone of the vehicle manufacturing industry and the country's manufacturing base. The industry constitutes the largest manufacturing sector in the United States, directly employing nearly 686,000 individuals across the country and contributing to more than 3.29 million jobs. Without the contributions of the nation's parts suppliers, domestic vehicle manufacturing and maintenance would almost certainly grind to a halt, adversely affecting the way company drive and go about their daily lives. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has represented parts suppliers since 1904. Today, it serves members through its three affiliate associations: Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association Original Equipment Suppliers Association

Hobbs Bonded Fibers LLC engages in developing and manufacturing specialty nonwoven products for industrial and consumer markets. The company was founded by Carey Hobbs in 1962 and is headquartered in Waco, TX.

EControls, Inc. provides products engineering and consulting services. It offers cutting edge in the areas of control algorithms and embedded software, mechanical design, harsh environment electrical design, and dynamic, compressible flow, combustion, and thermodynamic modeling. The firm’s products include Engine, Fuel control, Regulators and Sensors. The company was founded by Kennon H. Guglielmo in 1994 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Enovation Controls LLC operates as a systems-based solutions utilized in many markets including commercial vehicles, natural gas compression, off-highway, material handling, agriculture, and both recreational and commercial marine. The company was founded by Frank W. Murphy III and Kennon Guglielmo in 2009 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Racing & Performance Holdings LLC engages in manufacturing activities. The company is based in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. The CEO of the company is Mark Finnie.