Bill Foote

C&D Technologies, Inc. produces and markets systems for the power conversion and storage of electrical power, including industrial batteries and electronics. It offers VRLA, Lithium ION, battery monitoring, integrated power solutions, racks, and cabinet products. The firm serves telecom, energy & infrastructure, government and engine starting markets. The company was founded by Frank Carlile and Leon Doughty in 1906 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA.

Optical Coating Laboratory, Inc. (OCLI) used to make optical thin film coatings and components for reflection, refraction, absorption and wavelength separation. It was located in San Jose, CA.

The DIRECTV Group, Inc. provides digital television entertainment services. It operates as a digital broadcast satellite service company. The firm transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in several countries. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

NanoProducts Corp. manufactures nanoscale powders and nanoscale powder-derived products. The company's products include cerium oxide, zirconium silicon oxide, zinc oxide, aluminum oxide, doped aluminum oxide, copper oxide, and magnesium hydroxide. The firm was founded by Tapesh Yadav in 1994 and is headquartered in Longmont, CO

John Swire & Sons Ltd. provides property development, beverages and food chain, aviation, marine services, and other trading and industrial services. The company was founded by John Swire in 1914 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

American Capital Management, Inc. (ACM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Luke P. LaValle in 1980. ACM provides investment advice and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, corporations, foundations, IRAs and trusts. In addition, they also provide investment management services to one UCITs fund.

Part of DIRECTV Entertainment Holdings LLC, Magnavox Electronics Systems Co. supplies military electronics equipment. The company is based in Fort Wayne, IN. Magnavox Electronics Systems was acquired by The DIRECTV Group, Inc., a subsidiary of DIRECTV Entertainment Holdings LLC from The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) on December 14, 1995 for $370 million.

John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. is an investment holding company. The company was founded on October 30, 1947 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Part of Comprehensive Clinical Development, Inc., New England Research Center provides clinical research specializing in respiratory problems. The company is based in North Dartmouth, MA. New England Research Center was acquired by Clinical Studies Ltd. on February 10, 1998.

Thorlabs, Inc. manufactures photonics products for laser and fiber optic systems. The firm’s services include OEM and customization, technical support, returns, software downloads, technical resources, terms and conditions, discount policy, quality systems and suppliers. It also manufactures optomechanics, optics, laser diodes, tunable lasers, optical detectors, motion control equipment, confocal, adaptive optics and vibration isolation systems. The company was founded by Alex Ezra Cable in 1989 and is headquartered in Newton, NJ.

Swire Group provides agricultural cold storage, road haulage, marine transport, and trading services. It also provides aircraft engineering, container terminals, and paint & aluminum products. The company was founded in 1817 and is located in Hong Kong.

The China Navigation Co., Ltd. provides deep sea freight transportation. The company is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Qioptiq Imaging Solutions, Inc. designs and develops optical components. It manufactures optical components, sub-assemblies, and system solutions for machine vision, inspection, optical metrology, research, and imaging applications. The firm's products include A-Zoom Microscopes, Fetura Imaging Technology, Optem Camera Couplers, and OPTEM Machine Vision Lenses. The company is headquartered in Fairport, NY.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Research Electro-Optics, Inc. manufactures film coatings, optics, and opto-mechanical assemblies. It offers optics-UV VIS NIR, infrared optics, laser crystal, filters, eletro-optics, etalons and cavities. The firm serves original equipment manufacturers including manufacturers of defense and aerospace systems, laser systems, semiconductor tools, medical systems, life sciences instrumentation, and telecom equipment. The company was founded by Robert G. Knollenberg in 1980 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

The Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates as an accounting organization. The private company is based in Beijing, China.

Clear Align LLC delivers custom electro-optic components and subsystems utilizing imaging, fiber-optic and laser technologies. The firm’s provides imaging, optoelectronics, optical components, designing and manufacturing services. The company was founded by Angelique X. Irvin in 2003 and is headquartered in Eagleville, PA.

The Optical Society of America, Inc. is a non-profit organization that engages in the study and research of optics and photonics. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Nova Phase, Inc. manufactures instruments and apparatus that measure an optical property. The company is headquartered in Newton, NJ.

Check-6, Inc. provides safety and operational performance in the hazardous environments of oil rigging. It applies the knowledge and experience of its staff to improve safety and operational performance in the hazardous environments of oil rigging. The firm’s solutions include performance excellence, change management and sustainment, performance coaching, checklist ops and rigor, checklist culture creation, RIGOR digital checklist system, industry specific support, rig mobilization, well control readiness, and job planning system. The company was founded by Brian Brurud on June 4, 2010 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Menlo Systems, Inc. manufactures optical frequency combs, ultrastable lasers, and other related products. The private company is based in Newton, NJ.

Part of John Swire & Sons Ltd., Swire Pacific MTN Financing (HK) Ltd. is a special purpose entity. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the profitability and competitiveness of manufacturers in New Jersey. The private company is based in Cedar Knolls, NJ, and the CEO of the company is Peter C. Connolly. NJMEP is supported by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and offers services in operational excellence, innovation and growth strategies, and workforce development. NJMEP has a proven track record of success, having helped manufacturers adapt to the latest innovative technologies and best practices, resulting in more than $5.40 billion in value. NJMEP also has a philanthropic program called Manufacturing Cares, which allows manufacturers to give back to the community.