Norman Strandlund

Columbia Energy Group explores, produces, stores and distributes natural gas. The company engages in the transmission and distribution of natural gas in the United States. The company was founded in 1926 and is located in Merrillville, IN.

C&D Technologies, Inc. produces and markets systems for the power conversion and storage of electrical power, including industrial batteries and electronics. It offers VRLA, Lithium ION, battery monitoring, integrated power solutions, racks, and cabinet products. The firm serves telecom, energy & infrastructure, government and engine starting markets. The company was founded by Frank Carlile and Leon Doughty in 1906 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

Benjamin Moore & Co. engages in the manufacture of premium quality residential and commercial coatings. It offers interior paint, exterior paint, and exterior stain. The company was founded by Benjamin Moore and Robert Moore in 1883 and is headquartered in Montvale, NJ.

The DIRECTV Group, Inc. provides digital television entertainment services. It operates as a digital broadcast satellite service company. The firm transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in several countries. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Deposition Sciences, Inc. engages in the provision of optical and magnetic coating solutions. Its product portfolio includes antireflection, beam splitter, long/short wave pass, specialty coatings, bandpass, and blocking. The company was founded by Lee Bartolomei in 1985 and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA.

Thorlabs, Inc. manufactures photonics products for laser and fiber optic systems. The firm’s services include OEM and customization, technical support, returns, software downloads, technical resources, terms and conditions, discount policy, quality systems and suppliers. It also manufactures optomechanics, optics, laser diodes, tunable lasers, optical detectors, motion control equipment, confocal, adaptive optics and vibration isolation systems. The company was founded by Alex Ezra Cable in 1989 and is headquartered in Newton, NJ.

IKO Industries Ltd. is a global leader in the manufacture and supply of quality roofing products including shingles, commercial roofing and asphaltic and bituminous waterproofing products. The company was founded by Israel Koschitzky in 1951 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

VWR International LLC engages in the supply and distribution of laboratory equipment. It offers products in the areas of research and development, production, life science, healthcare, safety and industrial, controlled environment, furniture, chromatography, food and beverage analysis, and office supplies. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA.

Insl-X Products Corp. manufactures industrial and architectural paints. The firm distributes its products to professional contractors, distribution companies, and retail consumers. It also makes specialty coatings and paints for floors, sports courts, swimming pools, and traffic markings. The company's brands include Aqua Lock, Seal lock, Pool paint, Hot Trax, Insl-Thane, and Sure Step. Insl-X Products was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Stony Point, NY.

Qioptiq Imaging Solutions, Inc. designs and develops optical components. It manufactures optical components, sub-assemblies, and system solutions for machine vision, inspection, optical metrology, research, and imaging applications. The firm's products include A-Zoom Microscopes, Fetura Imaging Technology, Optem Camera Couplers, and OPTEM Machine Vision Lenses. The company is headquartered in Fairport, NY.

VWR Funding, Inc. engages in the distribution of laboratory products, services, and solutions to the life science, general research, and applied markets. It offers chemicals, glassware, equipment, instruments, protective clothing, production supplies, and other assorted laboratory products. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA.

Clear Align LLC delivers custom electro-optic components and subsystems utilizing imaging, fiber-optic and laser technologies. The firm’s provides imaging, optoelectronics, optical components, designing and manufacturing services. The company was founded by Angelique X. Irvin in 2003 and is headquartered in Eagleville, PA.

The Optical Society of America, Inc. is a non-profit organization that engages in the study and research of optics and photonics. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Nova Phase, Inc. manufactures instruments and apparatus that measure an optical property. The company is headquartered in Newton, NJ.

MakerBot Industries LLC provides 3D printing tools for offices, classrooms, and homes. It offers desktop and compact printers, fourth and fifth generation printers, experimental printers, and desktop 3D scanners. The company was founded by Bre Pettis, Adam Meyer, and Zach H. Smith in 2009 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Check-6, Inc. provides safety and operational performance in the hazardous environments of oil rigging. It applies the knowledge and experience of its staff to improve safety and operational performance in the hazardous environments of oil rigging. The firm’s solutions include performance excellence, change management and sustainment, performance coaching, checklist ops and rigor, checklist culture creation, RIGOR digital checklist system, industry specific support, rig mobilization, well control readiness, and job planning system. The company was founded by Brian Brurud on June 4, 2010 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Menlo Systems, Inc. manufactures optical frequency combs, ultrastable lasers, and other related products. The private company is based in Newton, NJ.

SBLI USA Life Insurance Co., Inc. is based in New York, NY. Part of Prosperity Life Insurance Group LLC, SBLI USA Life Insurance Co., Inc. is a company that provides insurance agency services.

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the profitability and competitiveness of manufacturers in New Jersey. The private company is based in Cedar Knolls, NJ, and the CEO of the company is Peter C. Connolly. NJMEP is supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and offers services in operational excellence, innovation and growth strategies, and workforce development. NJMEP has a proven track record of success, having helped manufacturers adapt to the latest innovative technologies and best practices, resulting in more than $5.40 billion in value. NJMEP also has a philanthropic program called Manufacturing Cares, which allows manufacturers to give back to the community.