Michael Reed

The Black & Decker Corp. manufactures power tools, electric lawn and garden tools, hardware and home improvement products. The firm has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware and other home improvement products. The company was founded by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker Sr. in 1910 and is headquartered in Towson, MD.

Shell Oil Co. manufactures petrochemicals and distributes gas and oil products. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Werner Co. engages in the manufacture and distribution of climbing products, access systems, fall protection equipment, and jobsite truck and van storage equipment. It also offers attic and loft ladders, scaffolding, stages, planks, truck ramps, and pump jacks. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Greenville, PA.

Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Farnam Cos., Inc. provides animal health care services and products. It offers care guide, deworming, fly & insect control, grooming, hoof & leg care, leather & barn care, supplements and wound care products. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP engages in the provision of legal services. Its practices include: antitrust and competition; banking and finance; capital markets; copyright, trademark and false advertising; cyber, privacy and data innovation; employment law and litigation; energy; financial services litigation; global compliance and regulatory, infrastructure; intellectual property; patents; public finance; real estate; securities litigation; supreme court and appellate; tax advocacy; technology transactions; trials; and white collar, investigations, securities litigation and compliance. The company was founded by John R. Garboe in 1863 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Old Ladder Co. (PA), Inc. manufactures ladders, scaffolding, and other climbing equipment. It also distributes fiberglass, aluminum, and wood climbing products. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Greenville, PA.

Desert Glory Ltd. provides tomatoes to restaurant and other foodservice companies. It offers vine fresh tomatoes and cherry tomatoes to retail grocery providers throughout the United States. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Raytech Corp. manufactures and distributes power transmission and brake system components. The firm markets its products to automotive, heavy duty truck, and farm and construction machinery. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Shelton, CT.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Private Investments is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, founded in 1966. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

NatureSweet Ltd. produces and markets tomatoes. Its brands include Jubilees, Eclipses, Cherubs, SunBurts, Glorys and Constellation. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.