SIGMA STRETCH FILM opened its first manufacturing facility in November 1993. During the last 15 years, the company has evolved into the leading manufacturers of industrial stretch film in North America. While other stretch film producers neglected capital re-investment, SIGMA STRETCH FILM continuously invested in state-of-the-art equipment and maintained a strong focus on increased capacity. In the time since the company was founded, SIGMA STRETCH FILM has added three additional plants in the United States, as well as a fifth manufacturing facility in Ontario, Canada. These five manufacturing plants are strategically located to efficiently and economically service the North American stretch film market. Each one is guided by the same standards of production and quality control to ensure consistent product throughout the manufacturing network. And, local, in-plant customer service representation ensures accurate, fast response to customer inquiries and orders. Plus, our management team represents more than a century of combined leadership and experience in stretch film marketing and manufacturing. SIGMA STRETCH FILM is a division of the Sigma Plastics Group. The Sigma Plastics Group was founded in 1978 and is the largest, privately owned film extrusion group in the United States. It is comprised of 16 divisions, producing annual sales of 1.4 billion dollars and employs over 5,000. September 2007's Plastics News rated the Group as the 2nd largest film and sheet manufacturer in North America.

Taylor Made Group has it made in the marine market. Taylor Made Group, Inc. company (no relation to golf club maker TaylorMade) operates through business units: Taylor Made Systems (includes Taylor Made Glass Systems) makes tempered safety glass products for marine, agricultural, and industrial use, glazing systems, and acrylic boat windshields; Taylor Made Products makes boat covers, flags/pennants, electric winches, rubber dock products, and buoys, as well as outdoor furniture and tarps; Taylor Made Technologies/Taylorbrite makes marine and industrial lighting systems; Taylor Made Custom Products makes custom fabric awnings and sports vehicle covers. The family of founder Nelson Taylor owns Taylor Made Group, Inc. company.

Chairman Gordon Stillwell founded the company in 1969. Stillwell-Hansen company sells and services network protection and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) products. Its divisions include: S/H DataSite (fire protection and site monitoring), S/H Technical Services (preventative maintenance), S/H Network Power Protection and Electronic Equipment Protection, S/H Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, and S/H Parts and Service (Liebert-brand certified parts). Stillwell-Hansen's customers include architects, facilities engineers, and contractors. President Carol Stillwell owns and manages the company and its subsidiaries.

SMART Papers company makes cast-coated, matte-coated, and uncoated printing papers used by designers, paper merchants, and printers throughout the US. Products are used for such things as commercial printing, graphic arts, packaging, labeling, and school supplies. SMART Papers company sells its products under brand names including Benefit, Carnival, Kromekote, and Knightkote. With three massive paper machines and more than 20 casting drums, the company has an annual capacity to produce more than 120,000 tons of paper. Plainfield Asset Management acquired SMART Papers after SMART Papers company emerged from Chapter 11 at the start of 2007.

Channellock makes and markets 120 sizes and types of pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and other non-powered hand tools. Channellock sells its products to more than 4,000 wholesalers and retailers in the US and abroad. The signature color of the firm's tool grips is trademarked as CHANNELLOCK BLUE. It holds several other trademarks, such as PermaLock, LITTLE CHAMP, GRIPLOCK, and TOG-L-LOK, among others. Channellock, founded in 1886 by blacksmith George B. DeArment as the Champion Bolt & Clipper Company, is now run by the fifth generation of the DeArment family.

Recticel SA company produces flexible polyurethane foams used in bedding, insulation, and automotive products. Recticel makes spring, latex, and foam mattresses sold throughout Europe under a variety of brand names that include Beka, Lattoflex, and Superba. The company's insulation products serve both the construction and industrial manufacturing industries. Recticel's automotive products include molded seat cushions as well as both exterior and interior trim components. It operates 11 manufacturing facilities; eight are in Europe, two are in the US, and one in Asia.

Trilogy Communications, Inc. was born in the information age and quickly established itself as a pace-setting force in the communications industry. In 1985, Trilogy was formed and began marketing MC2®, the first low-loss air dielectric coaxial cable. The same technology was used to develop AirCell®, our line of patented, high-performance, low-loss, 50 and 75 Ohm coaxial cable for the wireless market. Trilogy uses its expertise in research and development to manufacture the best cable in the business. Trilogy Communications manufactures advanced technology coaxial cables for Cellular, PCS, Paging and Networking applications worldwide. Our ISO-9001: 2000 manufacturing plants and corporate offices are located in the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area.

Associated Weavers International (AWI) hopes its products will continue to be trampled upon for years to come. Producing tufted and woven carpets, the company exports its products worldwide but enjoys a prominent place within European markets. Products include wall-to-wall carpets, rugs, runners, and carpet tiles for both industrial and residential clients under the brand names AW, Balsan, and Prado. In 2006 AWI was acquired by Belgian holding company, Beaulieu Kruishoutem Group. After the acquisition AWI added the materials sourcing, processing, and nylon yarn production operations of sister company, Beaulieu Nylon, to its own carpet-making enterprise.

Valmont Industries has four business segments: Engineered Support Structures (metal poles and other structures for the lighting, traffic, and wireless communications industries), Irrigation (agricultural irrigation equipment sold under the Valley brand), Utility Support Structures (steel and concrete poles and other structures for the utility industry), and Coatings (galvanizing, anodizing, and powder coating services). Other operations include the manufacture of tubular products and industrial fastener distribution. The company sells its products in more than 100 countries, though the US accounts for more than 70% of sales. Founder Robert Daugherty owns about 16% of Valmont.

Habasit America company makes power transmission belts and conveyor belts, along with related gears and motors, for material handling equipment in a variety of industries. Habasit America's products move automotive parts, beverages, electronic components, food, packaging, paper and tissue, pharmaceuticals, textiles, tires, tobacco, wood, and other commodities. Its conveyor belts also are used in airport baggage handling systems and supermarket check-out stands. Habasit America's Swiss parent company, Habasit Holding AG, operates globally.

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