William J. Maender

LaBarge, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and assistance of electronic, electromechanical and interconnect systems on a contract basis in the United States. The company provides electronic system solutions, including interconnect systems, circuit card assemblies, and high-level assemblies. It produces electronic equipment for use in high-technology applications comprising military communication, radar and weapons systems, industrial automation, military and commercial aircrafts, satellites, space launch vehicles, oil and gas wells, mine automation equipment, and medical devices. LaBarge also offers its services to companies in technology-driven industries desiring an engineering and manufacturing partner capable of developing and providing high-reliability electronic equipment, including products capable of performing in harsh environmental conditions, such as high and low temperatures, and severe shock and vibration. It serves customers in the defense, aerospace, natural resources, industrial, government system, telecommunication, and other commercial markets. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Crane & Co., Inc. manufactures and markets paper products. It offers invitation accessories, digital cards, fine pens, baby products, desks, albums, security papers, journals and address books. The company was founded in 1801 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The Company's principal activity is to acquire, manage, and sell residential, rental, and commercial real estate. The Company does not have significant operations. It is in the process of consummating the merger with American Ethanol, Inc. American Ethanol engages in the acquisition and/or construction and operation of plants primarily in the Midwestern United States for the manufacture and marketing of fuel grade ethanol and biodiesel. The Company operates in United States.

American Ethanol, Inc. manufactures and supplies ethanol. It develops, constructs and acquires ethanol and biodiesel facilities in United States. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Applied Tech Products, Inc. manufactures rubber and plastic products. It offers its services to the automotive, health, and beauty care industries. The firm operates through two divisions, ATP Engineered Rubber & Plastics and ATP Health & Beauty Care. The company was founded by Raymond B. Langton in 1997 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

Lombard Technologies, Inc. provides metal finishing components for various industries including automotive, medical, electronics, and computer.

AE Biofuels, Inc. is an international biofuels company focused on the development, acquisition, construction and operation of next-generation fuel grade ethanol and biodiesel facilities, and the distribution, storage, and marketing of biofuels. The company currently operates a biodiesel manufacturing facility in Kakinada, India and have a next-generation integrated cellulose and starch ethanol demonstration facility in Butte, Montana. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Cupertino, CA.