Edward Kok

Mascoma Corp. develops technology for abundant biomass conversion. The firm operates through its bioprocessing technology platform, develops bioengineered yeasts and other microorganisms. It also designs and manufactures equipment that processes cellulosic biomass for further biological or chemical conversion. The company was founded by Lee R. Lynd, Charles E. Wyman and Robert J. Johnsen in 2005 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

SunOpta Ingredients, Inc. develops and sells proprietary health food ingredients. The company was founded in 1991 by Morgan Robert W and is headquartered in Edina, MN.

Opta Group LLC is a leading supplier of performance materials and solutions in the molten metal, glass, and specialty chemical industries. The private company is based in Amherst, NY and has subsidiaries in Canada. The company serves the worldwide steelmaking, metal refining, concrete and cement, and pulp and paper industries. The company was founded in 1880. The CEO is John H. Dietrich.

Hanson Brick & Tile manufactures and distributes bricks. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Walker Industries Holdings Ltd. provides diversified services including construction, emulsions, environmental project and waste management services. It manufactures crushed limestone, sand, including agricultural lime, asphalt aggregates, asphalt products, clear stones, concrete aggregates, granulars and recycled products. The firm also offers environmental waste solutions for private, public and government agencies as well as waste disposal and recycling for industrial, commercial and residential customers. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Niagara Falls, Canada.

Part of SunOpta, Inc., Magnesium Technologies Corp. is a company that manufactures desulphurization systems. The company is based in Richfield, OH. Magnesium Technologies was acquired by Opta Minerals, Inc. on February 15, 2006.