Microchip Technology Incorporated (Microchip) is engaged in developing and manufacturing specialized semiconductor products used by its customers for a variety of embedded control applications. The Company's product portfolio consists of eight-bit, 16-bit and 32 bit peripheral interface controller (PIC) microcontrollers, and 16-bit dsPIC digital signal controllers (DSCs), which feature on-board Flash (reprogrammable) memory technology. Microchip also offers a range of high-performance linear, mixed signal, power management, thermal management, battery management and interface devices. It also makes serial electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROMs). Its products also include microcontrollers, development tools, analog and interface products, and memory products. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2009, it acquired Hampshire Company, HI-TECH Software and R&E International. In January 2010, the Company announced that it has acquired ZeroG Wireless, Inc.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (K&S) designs, manufactures and sells capital equipment and expendable tools used to assemble semiconductor devices, including integrated circuits, high and low powered discrete devices, LEDs, and power modules. It also services, maintains, repairs and upgrades its equipment. The Company’s customers primarily consist of semiconductor device manufacturers, their subcontract assembly suppliers, other electronics manufacturers and automotive electronics suppliers. K&S operates two main business segments: Equipment and Expendable Tools. On October 3, 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of Orthodyne Electronics Corporation (Orthodyne). Orthodyne is the supplier of both heavy wire wedge bonders and heavy wire wedges (the expendable tools used in wedge bonding) for the power semiconductor and hybrid module markets.

LEA International, a subsidiary of Smiths Group plc, makes surge suppression equipment. Its products range from large-scale equipment for telecom and utilities applications to protectors for home electronics. Other applications include broadcast, data center, medical, and manufacturing operations.

IXYS Corporation was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Milpitas, California. IXYS Corporation (IXYS) is a multi-market integrated semiconductor company. The Company specializes in the development, manufacture and marketing of power semiconductors, advanced mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and systems and radio frequency (RF) and power semiconductors. Its power semiconductor products have been divided into two primary categories: power metal oxide silicon (MOS) and power bipolar products. IXYS's power semiconductors are sold as individual units and are also packaged in high-power modules that frequently consist of multiple semiconductor die. IXYS designs and sells ICs that have applications in telecommunications, display and power management products. Its systems include laser diode drivers, high voltage pulse generators and modulators, and high power subsystems. In February 2010, the Company acquired Zilog, Inc.

Surge Components was established in 1981. Surge Components, Inc. is a supplier of electronic products and components. These products include capacitors, which are electrical energy storage devices, and discrete components, such as semiconductor rectifiers, transistors and diodes, which are single-function, low-power semiconductor products that are packaged alone, as compared to integrated circuits (ICs) such as microprocessors. Surge's products are typically utilized in the electronic circuitry of diverse products, including, but not limited to, automobiles, cellular telephones, computers, consumer electronics, garage door openers, household appliances, power supplies and security equipment. Surge's products are sold to both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that incorporate them into their products and to distributors of Surge's product lines that resell these products within their customer base.

Laser Technology, Inc. (LTI) makes laser-based speed and distance measuring systems, most notably the hand held speed guns used by police to nab lead-footed drivers. The company also makes survey and mapping systems that can be integrated with software for record keeping and data analysis. Other products include docking aids (to measure distance and speed) used on ships and NASA space shuttles, and recreational rangefinders.

Schmitt Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets balancing systems and components, and laser-based test and measurement systems primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's Balancer segment involves in the design, assembly, and marketing of computer-controlled balancing equipment. This segment's product line includes Schmitt Dynamic Balance System that consists of a computerized control unit, vibration sensor, spindle mounting adapter, balance head, and an optional Acoustical Emission Monitoring system. It serves the manufacturers and operators of grinding machines for automotive, aerospace, medical, and machine tools industries. The company's Measurement segment manufactures and markets a line of laser-based precision measurement products and an ultrasonic product for measuring the fill levels of liquid propane tanks, as well as operates a precision laser light scatter measurement laboratory. This segment's laser-based surface roughness measurement products consist of TMS-2000-RC product, a non-contact texture measurement system; and TMS-2000-DUV-RC product that measures the surface micro roughness of ceramic/glass; laser-based distance measurement and dimensional sizing, which comprises AR series sensors and scanners. It also offers remote tank monitoring products, such as Xact product that detects and measures the capacity and volume of chemical storage tanks; research and other measurement products, including CASI Scatterometers, which measure surface quality, optical performance, smoothness, appearance, defects, and contamination of materials. This segment offers its products primarily to the manufacturers of hard disk drives, silicon wafers, and optical products. The company sells its products through independent manufacturer's representatives and distributors. Schmitt Industries, Inc. was founded in 1984 and is based in Portland, Oregon.

Purcell Systems makes sure that "neither rain nor hail nor sleet nor snow nor heat of day" stops its customers from safely operating their outdoor electric power and communications systems. The company makes outdoor power cabinets and enclosures and outside plant equipment systems that protect its clients' equipment from the elements. These cabinets are integrated with battery backup, climate control, DC power, equipment protection, surge suppression, and additional rack space. Purcell Systems serves the cable, telecommunications, utility, wireless, and wireline industries.

Custom Sensors & Technologies (CST) is taking a custom approach to the sensor business. Custom Sensors & Technologies company makes electronic sensors, controls, and actuators used in factory and process automation, aerospace and defense equipment, telecommunications gear, and a wide range of transportation applications. CST's products, which include DC motors, optical encoders, servo systems, and trackballs, help determine exact positions and link the actions of precision mechanisms, such as automotive stability-enhancement systems. CST is a global business unit of Schneider Electric, and is composed of several industry-branded business segments.

Hammond Electronics is a broad line distributor of electronic components including connectors, wire & cable, capacitors, resistors, test equipment, digital oscilloscopes, relays and switches. Hammond Electronics in depth inventory of production equipment including soldering and de-soldering stations, static control, ESD safe workbenches and bench lighting, solder, flux and cleaning chemicals are an added benefit to Hammond's broad offering.Hammond supplies material to original equipment manufacturers (OEM's). commercial users, Military establishments, Government agencies and a diverse group of industries for electronic maintenance and repair (MRO) needs.Hammond Assembly Solutions operates a state of the art production facility in Orlando, Florida. Hammond Assembly Solutions offers a full range of electronic assembly services including: wire and cable assemblies, ribbon cable assemblies, component modification, and electromechanical assembly. These products are marketed through both the Hammond and EMSCO sales divisions.Hammond Electronics has always placed a very high value on customer satisfaction and professional integrity. This strong commitment has enabled Hammond to become a leading distributor in electronics distribution.

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