Mabuchi Motor company is one of the world's largest manufacturers of small electric motors, parts, and equipment. Mabuchi's motors are used in audiovisual equipment and in automotive, home appliance, office, and precision equipment applications such as power windows, electric shavers and toothbrushes, copy machines, cameras, and CD-ROM video games. Major clients include Delphi Holdings, Procter & Gamble, and Samsung Electronics. Mabuchi makes its motors and motor parts in Asian countries outside Japan, where production costs are lower. About two-thirds of sales are in Asia, particularly in China and Hong Kong.

Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD), through its subsidiaries, commercializes materials, products and production processes for the alternative energy generation (primarily solar energy), energy storage and information technology markets. The Company designs, manufactures and sells photovoltaic (PV) products, known as PV or solar laminates that generate renewable energy by converting sunlight into electricity. ECD’s products are particularly suitable for rooftop and building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) applications, which are its target markets. The Company also receives fees and royalties from licensees of its nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery technology, and sells nickel hydroxide used in NiMH batteries. ECD has two business segments: United Solar Ovonic and Ovonic Materials. In August 2009, ECD acquired Solar Integrated Technologies Inc. Subsequent to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, the Company completed the sale of its interest in Cobasys LLC, its former joint venture.

Murata Electronics North America, Inc. company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Smyrna, Georgia. Murata Electronics North America, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Murata Electronics North America, Inc. manufactures and distributes electronic products and ceramic passive components. Its products include capacitors, resistors/thermistors, coils, resonators, noise suppression products/EMI suppression filters, spherical speaker products/sound components, filters/components/modules for audio visual and communication equipment, sensors, and power supplies. The company also offers power inductors for DC-DC converters that are utilized in flat screen televisions, set-top boxes, digital recording devices, wireless base stations, and other electronic applications. It sells its products through a network of distributors and sales representatives.

LaBarge, Inc., a contract manufacturer, provides electronic and electromechanical systems and devices, and interconnect systems for customers in the defense, government systems, medical, aerospace, natural resources, industrial, and other commercial markets in the United States. The company manufactures, engineers, and designs interconnect systems, printed circuit board assemblies, high-level assemblies, and electronic systems. It produces electronic equipment for use in various high-technology applications, including military communication, radar, and weapons systems; industrial automation; military and commercial aircraft; satellites; space launch vehicles; oil and gas wells; mine automation equipment; and medical devices. The company was founded in 1950 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

California Micro Devices Corporation (CMD) specializes in integrated passive devices (IPDs), including application-specific and customized models. IPDs are integrated circuits that combine passive components, such as capacitors and resistors, with active semiconductors. CMD makes analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, such as operational amplifiers, power management devices, and telecommunications transceivers. Its products are used in electronic gear, including wireless phones, PCs, and medical devices. Among its top clients are Motorola, Philips, Samsung Electronics, and Sony. ON Semiconductor announced plans in December 2009 to acquire CMD for $108 million.

At TTM Technologies, it's Time To Market. TTM provides contract printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing services, primarily for the networking, industrial, medical electronics, and high-end computing markets, as well as for electronics manufacturing service providers that serve those markets. In addition to prototype production, TTM offers both quick-turn production -- which helps companies respond to temporary shortages -- and standard volume production services. While the company has hundreds of clients, the top 10 OEM customers account for half of sales. TTM gets about three-quarters of its business in the US.

Solomon Systech develops integrated circuit (IC) products used in mobile phone displays, handheld devices, and LCD TVs. Already a market leader in mobile-phone display ICs, Solomon Systech is diversifying into large display ICs and timing controllers for LCD TVs, computer monitors, notebook computers, and other consumer electronics. The company specializes in mixed-mode, high-voltage system-on-a-chip and very large scale integration (VLSI) designs. Its products include graphic controllers, image processors, and microdisplay modules, among many others. Solomon Systech got its start in 1999. The company gets nearly all of its sales in the Asia/Pacific region.

ZF Electronics Corporation company was founded in 1953 and is based in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. ZF Electronics Corporation engages in the design, development, and manufacture of computer keyboards, snap-action and rocker switches, magnetic sensors and controls, and automotive modules. It offers subminiature, miniature, general purpose, splash-proof/sealed, interlock, waterproof rocker/pushbuttons, push wheel, and key switches; and speed and speed/direction sensors, as well as proximity and rotary sensors. The company provides point of sale keyboards, integrated security devices, industrial/medical keyboards, and desktop products; smart card readers, biometric keyboards, magnetic card readers, and compact keyboards; and cleanable keyboards for various applications in diagnostic equipment, medical carts, laboratories, factories, and schools, as well as offers contract electronic manufacturing services. It serves automotive, computer, and consumer/commercial OEM markets, as well as auto powertrain, carbody, medical, non-auto vehicle, point-of-sale, and security markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Le Carbone Lorraine's brushes -- which transfer the network current in a DC electric motor -- brush up not only cars but industrial machinery and other products. The company, which specializes in carbon and graphite products, also makes permanent magnets (ferrite magnets) for cars and electrical protection fuses, as well as products for thermal, corrosion-resistant applications, such as graphite machined blocks and composite materials for brakes. Carbone Lorraine's products serve a variety of industries from aerospace to power generation.

PEAK Technologies company integrates and resells automated data capture systems, including bar code scanners and printers, wireless data collection systems, and related software. Founded in 1986, PEAK offers consulting and supplies integration, information-gathering systems for warehousing, inventory management, manufacturing, and distribution. Its suppliers include Cisco, Printronix, and Zebra Technologies. PEAK also provides support and maintenance services, and related supplies and consumables such as bar code labels, printer ribbons and toner cartridges, and spare parts. Former parent R.R. Donnelley sold PEAK Technologies to Platinum Equity in late 2005.

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