REHAU Inc. is the US headquarters for the operations of German polymer products concern REHAU AG + Co. The company makes plastic products to serve a number of industries, including automotive, construction, furniture, and appliances. REHAU's polymer components for the auto industry include bumpers, rear spoilers, hose assemblies, air ducts, and sealing systems. The company produces vinyl windows and doors and heating and plumbing components for the construction industry, as well as a variety of piping supplies for municipal water main and sanitary systems

The company also makes accumulators and cylinders (for oil hydraulic, pneumatic, and water hydraulic equipment); vibration and sound isolating products; and pressure rollers used in photocopiers. In another segment, NOK produces flexible printed circuit boards found in mobile phones and other electronic equipment. NOK was founded in 1939.

Battery manufacturer BYD has seen its sales go vroom after it entered the automobile business. BYD was once the second-largest rechargeable battery producer in the world, after Energizer. But now the company gets juiced from selling its line of midsize gas and hybrid vehicles in China. BYD manufactures about a dozen models, including a handful of sedans, a couple of minivans, an SUV, and a convertible coupe. With its background in batteries, BYD is also on track to produce its first plug-in, all-electric car, the E6. The company still manufactures electronic components for mobile phones, nickel batteries, and lithium- ion batteries. Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary MidAmerican Energy Holdings owns a 10% stake in BYD.

Hyundai Translead is a leading manufacturer of dry and refrigerated van trailers, domestic containers, container chassis and converter dollies for the North American transportation industry. Established in 1989, Hyundai Translead is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company Korea and is headquartered in San Diego, CA with three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located in Tijuana, Mexico. In 1996, the company was the first major trailer manufacturer in North America to receive ISO: 9001 Certification, which was awarded for consistent and documented quality in manufacturing, and has earned re-certification every year since.

Sollers is Latin for "clever, inventive, and skillful" and Russian for "Let's make a deal on a four-wheel drive, UAZ off-road vehicle, light truck, or minibus." Formerly named Severstal-Avto, Sollers is a leading automobile and engine manufacturer of four-and eight-cylinder petrol engines for off-road vehicles, class E vehicles, buses, light trucks, and special-purpose vehicles. The fast-growing company owns majority stakes in the Ulyanovsky Automobile Plant (UAZ) and Zavolzhsky Engine Factory (ZMZ). Sollers produces cars for Ssangyong Motor Company, Fiat, and Isuzu. The firm was founded in 2002 by steel manufacturer Severstal. Sollers general director Vadim Shvetsov owns 58% of the company.

Key Safety Systems (KSS) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of automotive safety-critical components and systems including airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels. Our products are in featured in more than 300 vehicle models produced by over 60 well-diversified customers worldwide. KSS also utilizes our products and technical experience to supply a wide variety of non-automotive businesses including military and commercial vehicles.KSS achieves competitive advantages by operating as a seamless global entity where all worldwide associates work together, continuously improving all aspects of our business.KSS is headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan with a global network of 34 sales, engineering, and manufacturing facilities generating approximately $1 billion in sales. The company has 4 main technical centers located in the U.S., Germany, China, and Japan.

The auto parts company makes tail, brake, interior, and turn signal lights for major car manufacturers in Europe, including Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Volvo using such light technologies as LED (light-emitting diode) and electroluminescence. Most of its tail lights are sold to customers in Germany, where it holds roughly 20% market share. The company also operates a manufacturing facility in Slovenia. In North America, about 2% of all tail lights are produced by odelo.

Qualitor, Inc., Thayer Capital Partners' portfolio company since Dec 21, 2004, is a supplier of automotive and heavy duty replacement parts. The company's wiper products, brake kits and heavy duty businesses are Tier I suppliers, whereas its engine controls and brake parts businesses are Tier II. Based in Southfield, MI, with seven manufacturing facilities located in four states, the Company was created in April 1999 in conjunction with the purchase of five divisions of MascoTech's automotive aftermarket business. Subsequently, in July 1999, in order to expand its product offering and customer base in aftermarket brake components, the Company acquired Anstro, a leading supplier of aftermarket brake parts.

Austal has ships in just about any shape. At three facilities in Western Australia and one in Alabama, Austal manufactures ferries, cruise ships, military vessels, luxury yachts, and other watercraft. Among the company's products are Armidale patrol boats for the Australian Department of Defense. Austal also provides services related to the operation of its watercraft, including repairs and maintenance. Founded in 1988, Austal plans to develop more business in the high-technology shipbuilding sector. It is also expanding its operations in the US -- where it developed the Hawaii Superferry project -- in order to take on more contracts from the US Navy.

Sunseeker International Ltd manufactures high-end powerboats, most of which it exports from its Poole boat-building headquarters on the south coast of England. Sunseeker models include Manhattan, Portofino, Predator, and Superhawk. As an added feature, Sunseeker Charters offers trips on the company's yachts, ranging from day-long excursions to extended journeys around the world, that start with limousine pickup service and even private jet rentals. Sunseeker boats are sold through distributors in nearly 50 countries, including the US, China, Germany, and Japan.

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