Samsung C&T is the trading, investment, construction, and engineering arm of the Samsung Group, the largest "chaebol" (business conglomerate) in South Korea. The unit's trading and investment group is active in a number of sectors, including oil and gas, electronics, heavy machinery, and chemicals. Meanwhile, the construction and engineering division handles projects including bridges and ports, power plants, petrochemical facilities, and multifamily residential developments. It has helped build such notable projects as the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai -- both among the world's tallest buildings. Founded in 1938, Samsung C&T has more than 100 offices worldwide.

Tembec is the little mill that could -- and did. Rescued by workers from a shuttered mill in 1973, the forest products company today maintains significant operations in the US, Canada, and France. Through about 30 manufacturing facilities it produces pulp, paper, paperboard, lumber, and chemicals from the by-products of its pulping process; these products are marketed worldwide. Tembec's pulp unit, the company's largest group, accounts for more than half of sales. Its wood products unit sells SPF (spruce-pine-fir) lumber and hardwood flooring products primarily in North America. Tembec also manages forest land in four Canadian provinces. Outside of North America, it has sales offices in Asia.

TREVI-Finanziaria Industriale (Trevi) runs its business from the ground down. The company provides soil foundation engineering services for civil engineering and construction projects. Projects have included a runway underpass at JFK International Airport, work on the Leaning Tower of Pisa to reduce its tilt, and foundation work for Milan's subway. It is also involved in deep excavation support, pre-tunneling technology, hydraulic drilling rigs, and underground parking garages; its Soilmec unit makes soil engineering and drilling equipment. Chairman Davide Trevisani and his family controls the company, which he founded in 1957.

Sirianni Hardwoods kiln dries hardwood lumber and wholesales it to manufacturers and distribution yards throughout North America and overseas. The company specializes in Northern Appalachian hardwoods. These include red oak, white oak, soft maple, and other species. It has air drying sheds that hold about 6 million board ft. of green lumber year long. The company purchases lumber from mills in the region. President John Sirianni and COO Jim Sirianni own the company, which was founded in 1979.

Pac-Van, Inc sells and leases modular buildings, mobile offices, portable storage containers, and special event trailers through more than 25 US offices. Pac-Van supplies factory-built structures that adhere to the same building codes required for on-site construction; the company touts such advantages as speed of delivery, portability, financial flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. Pac-Van also provides financing and customization options. Customers include retailers, schools, churches, hospitals, homebuilders, banks, restaurants, golf pro shops, auto dealerships, and government and industrial clients.

Tjernlund Products inception dates back to 1938 when Emil Tjernlund and his son Robert started designing and manufacturing oil fired forced air furnaces. From this start their product offering evolved into gas fired furnaces and custom packaged roof top heating & cooling equipment. In the mid 1950's our Auto Draft Inducers were developed to eliminate draft problems associated with short stacks on roof top units. Other people within the heating industry soon saw the advantages of our draft inducers and wholesale distribution of the Auto Draft Inducers began in 1957.

Sevenson Environmental Services performs dialysis on Mother Earth by pumping contaminated water out, treating it, and then pumping it back into the ground. The company also cleans soil and contaminated buildings, focusing on the dirty work of hazardous waste remediation. Since working on the Love Canal cleanup in 1979, Sevenson has provided remediation services for more than 1,200 projects. It also decontaminates, demolishes, and closes facilities. Customers have included government entities such as the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency, along with manufacturers in a variety of industries. The Elia family controls the company.

Shlemmer+Algaze+Associates (SAA). The company offers interior design and architectural services serving corporate California. SAA provides corporate design (consulting, construction elements, furniture procurement, and facility management) and landlord services (space planning, marketing, and tenant services) to Southern California businesses, building operators, and developers, the company operates through four offices. In 2009 it expanded its reach when it acquired fellow interiors firm City Spaces. SAA was founded in 2000 by Nelson Algaze and Rick Shlemmer.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the design and development of glass products, services, and systems. The company operates through two segments, Architectural Products and Services, and Large-Scale Optical Technologies. The Architectural Products and Services segment designs, engineers, fabricates, installs, maintains, and renovates the walls of glass, windows, storefront, and entrances comprising the outside skin of commercial and institutional buildings. This segment involves in the fabrication of coated and high-performance architectural glass; installation, maintenance, and renovation of full-service building glass; manufacture of aluminum window systems and curtain walls; paint and anodizing finish of architectural aluminum and PVC shutters; and fabrication of aluminum storefront, entrance, and curtain wall products. This segment markets its products through direct sales, and distribution and independent sales representatives to architects, building owners, general contractors, and glazing subcontractors in the commercial construction market. The Large-Scale Optical Technologies segment manufactures glass and acrylic products for the custom picture framing market and commercial optics. This segment distributes its products through independent distributors and mass merchandisers, as well as directly to museums, and public and private galleries. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. offers its products primarily in the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Apogee Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1949 and is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Smith Consulting Architects (SCA) provides planning, architecture, and interior design for commercial projects, primarily in the San Diego area, and elsewhere in Southern California. Its specializes in projects for the biotechnology, corporate/industrial, retail, and sustainable design segments. SCA's projects have included automotive retail facilities, civic centers, industrial parks, and master planned communities. The firm has developed buildings and facilities for Dow, Gen-Probe, 24 Hour Fitness, Taylor Made, and other major companies. President Cheryl Smith started Smith Consulting Architects, which has offices in San Diego and Palm Springs, in 1988.

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