Freudenberg is a family-owned group of companies active on the global stage. Its 14 Business Groups operate on various markets and in various sectors of industry. Freudenberg develops and produces seals, vibration control technology components, filters, nonwovens, release agents and specialty lubricants as well as mechatronic products. Freudenberg offers its customers in the automotive, mechanical and plant engineering, textile and clothing, construction and mining, energy, chemical, oil and gas industries tailor-made, innovative technological products and services. Customer groupings also include companies in the medical technology, civil aviation and semi-conductor sectors. Freudenberg develops software solutions and IT services primarily for small- and medium-sized enterprises. Final users enjoy the benefits of Freudenberg's stateof-the-art household products marketed under the vileda®, O'Cedar® and Wettex® brands.Creativity, diversity and innovative strength are the company's cornerstones. Reliability and responsible action rank among the basic values of the company which was founded over 160 years ago. Freudenberg is committed to partnerships with customers, and believes in a long-term orientation, financial solidity and the excellence of some 32,000 associates in 55 countries around the globe.Freudenberg sees itself as an enterprising corporation. Operative business is the responsibility of stand-alone companies whose management conducts business autonomously. The individual companies belong to one of several Business Groups. The executive bodies of the parent company Freudenberg & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft - the Management Board, the Board of Partners, and the Partners' Meeting - have responsibilities similar to those of the Executive Board, the Supervisory Board and the Shareholders Meeting in German corporations. The parent company's Corporate Functions control, coordinate and monitor the activities of the Freudenberg Group and provide advice and support to Business Groups. The Management Board members are jointly responsible for the leadership of the Freudenberg Group.Freudenberg is a family company. It is owned by some 300 heirs to the founding father Carl Johann Freudenberg.

KF Industries, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was founded in 1962 as a contract machine shop providing services for local manufacturers. The original owners were Gene Key and Odell Friar, thus KF. In 1972, KF began manufacturing its own limited line of needle valves, this being the first marketed “KF” product.KF Series C floating ball valves were introduced in 1978. This threaded end, carbon and stainless steel valve design was well received in the oil and gas production market and continues to be in demand to this day. Several other floating ball valve variations followed. By 1982, KF was producing a comprehensive offering of threaded and flanged end valves. Sizes ranged from ¼” bore through 4” bore with pressure ratings to 3000 psi. During the early to mid-1980’s, KF Industries, like many other companies serving the oil and gas industry, felt the squeeze of a harsh economy. KF was able to “weather the storm”, with the timely introduction of another innovative product, the Series T trunnion ball valve. The patented Series T’s top-entry trunnion mounted design offered inline reparability, double block and bleed

RBC Bearings knows to keep its bearings in line. RBC Bearings makes an array of plain, roller, and ball bearing products. It specializes in regulated bearings needed by OEMs and aftermarkets such as commercial and military aircraft, automobiles and commercial trucks, industrial and agricultural machinery, and other equipment. Tapping US niche markets, its precision lineup has more than 32,800 applications, from engine controls to radar systems, mining tools, and gear pumps. The company's top customers, including Caterpillar, Komatsu America, and the US Department of Defense, account for more than 30% of sales. RBC Bearings has grown since 1919 to 20-plus manufacturing facilities in Europe and North America.

Dillon Supply Company distributes all kinds of industrial, construction, and materials handling equipment. To do so, its work is divided between eight divisions: industrial and maintenance equipment, repair and overhaul machines; safety and janitorial supplies; storage and handling hardware; cutting tools, abrasives and lubricants; industrial coatings; pipe, valve, and fittings; steel products (beams, angles, flats, tubing); and forklift trucks. Customers include the Army Corps of Engineers, and industries large and small. Founded in 1914, Dillon Supply operates as a subsidiary of supply giant Descours Et Cabaud.

RIS Paper Company, Inc. company is a giant merchant of paper and packaging. RIS Paper purchases, warehouses, sells, and distributes fine printing papers and communication products, such as magnetic media, copier, laser, and computer papers. Its product lineup includes industrial and packaging products, from films and tapes to corrugated, strapping, and packaging equipment. A branch-based sales force markets to a diverse roster of small to large commercial printers and publishing houses, catalog and retail businesses, and institutional and government organizations.

Piping and Equipment, Inc. is pleased to announce they are now a wholly owned subsidiary of Fairmont Supply Company effective July 2nd, 2007. Piping and Equipment will continue to operate under the P & E name and with the current management team, current employees and current locations. Piping and Equipment is looking forward to continued years of excellent service to our current customer base while exploring opportunities in new markets and geographic areas to grow our business. Gary J. Cartright will remain as President of P & E. Fairmont Supply Company is a full line distributor of industrial MRO and Safety supplies headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Fairmont has locations in eight states, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Illinois, Indiana, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico. Fairmont is owned by Consol Energy, a multi-energy producer of coal, gas and electricity in the north east.

The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W), but don't blame The Babcock & Wilcox Company if your train was running late this morning. B&W designs, supplies, and services power generation systems and equipment, from boilers to nuclear steam generators. The Babcock & Wilcox Company provides about 25% of the world's boiler-powered electricity, and it has made nearly half of the process recovery boilers used in paper mills in the US. B&W also owns specialty nuclear fuels company Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS), which has a production plant in Tennessee. B&W owner, McDermott International spun off B&W as an independent publicly-traded company in 2010.

The Manitowoc Crane Group makes up the largest part of the Manitowoc Co.'s business, some 60% of the parent's total sales, by manufacturing and distributing a range of crawler cranes. The group has evolved though the acquisitions of Potain (tower cranes), Grove, Shuttlelift, and Dongyue (mobile telescopic cranes), and National Crane (hydraulic telescoping cranes). Core markets for the Group are energy and utilities, infrastructure (road and airport construction), as well as commercial and residential building. Under the Crane Care brand, Manitowoc Crane sells maintenance and repair, and parts supply service.

Gruber Systems, Inc. was founded in 1958 as Gruber Man Made Marble. Gruber Systems makes molds and supplies for manufacturers of cast polymer products, such as bathtubs, showers, and countertops. Gruber's Granatex is a granite-like filler material used in bathroom, kitchen, and architectural products. The company also makes composite processing equipment and offers factory design services. Other products include adhesives, whirlpool parts, and related supplies and materials. Additionally, it provides finished products for the home, such as bathroom sinks and tubs, kitchen sinks, fireplace surrounds, and vanities, under the Solure brand.

Mobile Climate Control Industries (MCC) makes heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) and other equipment for on-road and off-road vehicles such as buses and shuttles, ambulances and fire trucks, and military tanks. Mobile Climate Control Industries company has manufacturing operations in Canada, Germany, Poland, Sweden, and the US. Its products are distributed worldwide, with approximately 60% of sales in North America. Major customers include Bobcat, John Deere, Hitachi, Komatsu, Renault, and Volvo. Mobile Climate Control Industries company is owned by Ratos AB, a private equity company located in Sweden.

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