Ameron International Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells engineered products and materials for the chemical, industrial, energy, transportation, and infrastructure industries from its plants in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. It operates in three groups: Fiberglass-Composite Pipe, Water Transmission, and Infrastructure Products. The Fiberglass-Composite Pipe group offers filament-wound and molded fiberglass pipes, tubes, fittings, and well screens for the industrial, petroleum, chemical processing, and petrochemical industries, as well as for service station piping systems, aboard marine vessels, and offshore oil platforms. The Water Transmission group supplies concrete cylinder pipes, prestressed concrete cylinder pipes, steel pipes, and reinforced concrete pipes for water transmission, and storm and industrial waste water and sewage collection; large-diameter wind towers for the U.S. wind-energy market; and polyvinyl chloride and polyethylene sheet lining for the protection of concrete pipe and cast-in-place concrete structures. The Infrastructure Products group provides ready-mix concrete, basaltic aggregates, dune sand, concrete pipes, and box culverts to the construction industry in Hawaii; and concrete and steel poles for highway, street, and outdoor area lighting, as well as for traffic signals. Ameron International Corporation markets its products directly through its-owned sales force, as well as through sales agents, manufacturers' representatives, distributors, and licensees. Ameron International, through its joint ventures, manufactures and sells concrete pressure pipes; glass reinforced epoxy pipe and fittings; and reinforcing bars. Ameron International Corporation was formerly known as Ameron, Inc. and changed its name to Ameron International Corporation in 1996. Ameron International was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California.

Asia's economic crisis rocked Japan's construction industry, and Fujita felt the aftershocks. The general contractor specializes in urban regeneration commercial projects as well as civil engineering projects including dams and bridges. Its services span a project's cycle from pre-planning and construction delivery to maintenance and repairs. The company is primarily active in Japan but has also done business in China, the Middle East, and elsewhere. Fujita is rebuilding itself after struggling during the nation's construction downturn; as part of its recovery, GS Capital Partners has invested in the group, taking a majority stake in the process. Fujita was founded in 1910.

Amos-Hill Associates is a hardwood veneer mill. The company buys a wide range of hardwood species logs (cherry, maple, white and red oak, walnut, and birch) from merchants in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Vermont, West Virginia, and Canada to produce its veneer products. Amos-Hill also works in affiliation with Koppensteiner Veneers, which is controlled by Amos-Hill's co-owner Wolfgang Koppensteiner, to serve the German market. President Richard Wertz co-owns the company he and other investors founded in 1982.

Johnson Fain tackles them all. The firm has been involved in designing everything from high-rise offices and corporate headquarters to personal homes; other portfolio projects include laboratories, schools, museums, wineries, and hotels. The company's offerings include urban design and planning, architecture, and interior services. Johnson Fain's portfolio is concentrated in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, but the firm has handled projects throughout the US and internationally.

Established in 1857, William A. Berry & Son, Inc. prospered as a local North Shore builder, specializing in high-end carpentry and millwork. Founded by William Berry, a respected member of a prominent Danvers family, Berry is one of the oldest construction companies in the nation. The last member of the Berry family to own the company was third generation Dudley "Max" Berry. A graduate of West Point, Max Berry developed an unusual niche for his family business: moving historical buildings. From the 1940's through the mid 1980's, Berry relocated homes from New Hampshire and Vermont and rebuilt them in locations such as South Natick, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

MODEC (Mitsui Ocean Development & Engineering Co.) keeps sea vessels floating and oil and gas flowing. The company is a global general contractor that specializes in the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation of floating production systems for the offshore oil and gas industry. These include storage vessels, offloading vessels, tension leg platforms, semi-submersibles, and mobile production units. It also offers vessel leasing and chartering; operation and maintenance services; and spare parts supply and aftersales support. Customers include Petrobras and BP. Founded in 1968, MODEC is controlled by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co.

River City Construction, L.L.C.,the company constructs commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings for customers in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. River City also offers design services through its River City Design Group subsidiary and masonry and renovation work through its M. R. Mason Contractor subsidiary. Projects include the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center at Bradley University, the Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, and the Rend Lake Water Treatment Plant in Benton, Illinois. The company, which operates through four offices, was founded in East Peoria, Illinois in 1984.

PYI Corporation invests in infrastructure and cargo port operations on China's Yangtze River. The company also provides commercial development related to its port facilities and owns a majority stake in Paul Y. Engineering Group. PYI's projects, including joint ventures, include the maritime rescue, bridge decking, railway, and surrounding development at Yangkou Port, located at the north end of the Yangtze River Delta. Paul Y. Engineering invests in, develops, and manages the construction of commercial, residential, hospitality, and institutional properties, primarily in Hong Kong.

Bycor General Contractors provides construction services for a variety of commercial, retail, institutional, civic, and leisure facilities in the San Diego area. Its offerings include tenant improvements, shell construction, build-to-suit, and LEED-certified services, and projects range from church sanctuaries to auto dealerships. The company has served clients including Western University of Health Sciences, Northrop Grumman, and San Diego National Bank. President Rich Byer, CEO Scott Kaats, and Van Smith founded co-founded Bycor General Contractors in 1981.

Etex Group provides the tools of the contractor's trade. The company manufactures building materials for use in constructing roofs, floors, and walls in the Americas and Europe. Its roofing products include concrete and clay tiles; natural, resin, and fiber cement slates; and metal profiled sheets. Etex also produces flat boards used for a variety of purposes, such as sidings, passive fire protection, high-temperature insulation, and plasterboard. Etex operates through more than 90 subsidiaries in more than 40 countries. Europe accounts for about half of the company's revenues.

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