Eric Hobson

Allianz Capital Partners GmbH (ACP) is part of the private equity arm and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allianz Alternative Assets Holding GmbH which in turn is a subsidiary of Allianz SE (FR: ALV; NYSE: AZ), a global leader in insurance and financial services. ACP was established in 1998 and is headquartered in Munich. The firm specializes in direct equity investment in unlisted companies. Their fellow subsidiary APEP-Allianz Private Equity Partners is primarily involved in indirect investments through private equity funds of funds. ACP invests capital exclusively on behalf of the life and non-life insurance companies of the Allianz Group.

DowAksa Ileri Kompozit Malzemeler Sanayi Ltd Sti engages in the manufacture and sales of carbon fiber for industrial use. It offers carbon fiber solutions for energy, infrastructure, and transportation markets. The company was founded in June 2012 and is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.

DowAksa Advanced Composites Holdings BV is a Dutch company that provides market-leading solutions to enhance optics, improve cost efficiency, and increase compliance for pulp and paper applications. The joint venture company is based in Terneuzen, Netherlands. The company also offers silicone solutions that can help increase equipment reliability and protect system integrity for energy production. The company was founded in 2012.

South Pole Holding AG is a Swiss company that develops and implements emission reduction projects and strategies to help companies, governments, and organizations achieve their sustainability goals. The company is based in Zurich, CH, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company offers innovative solutions to mitigate risk and turn climate action into long-term business opportunities. The company also operates a range of action platforms that bring public and private stakeholders together to facilitate the exchange of expertise and formulate action on sustainability and climate change. South Pole Holding was founded in 2006 by Christoph Grobbel, Renat Heuberger, Marco Hirsbrunner, and Renat Heuberger has been the CEO since then.

The U.S.-India Business Council operates as a business advocacy organization. The private company is based in Washington. The CEO of the American company is Joseph Gilmour.

Univation Technologies LLC manufactures chemical products for polyethylene production. It offers Operations training, technology and performance support, Operations improvement, product enhancement, and APC+ services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Part of Dow, Inc., Dow Europe GmbH is a Swiss materials science company that provides innovative and sustainable solutions for customers in packaging, infrastructure, and consumer care. The company is based in Horgen, Switzerland. Dow offers a portfolio of polyethylene solutions that provide excellent performance and processability for a wide range of applications. The company works closely with manufacturers to make chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, and 3D printing practices more sustainable and efficient. Dow is committed to making their website easy, enjoyable, and effective for their customers.

Part of Dow, Inc., Dow Europe SA is a company that manufactures and sells chemicals, plastics, and industrial and agricultural products. The company is based in Midland, MI.

Part of UBE Corp., Advanced Electrolyte Technologies LLC is a company that manufactures and distributes electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. The company is based in Troy, MI. Advanced Electrolyte Technologies was acquired by UBE Corp. from The Dow Chemical Co. on December 22, 2014.

XALT Energy LLC engages in the provision of energy storage solutions. It offers lithium-ion cells which are prototype electrodes. The firm provides storage solutions for commercial transportation, stationary storage and industrial and defense applications. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.

Mycogen LLC manufactures and sells agricultural products. The company was founded by Andrew C. Barnes and David H. Rammler in 1982 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Dow Silicones Corp. engages in the provision of silicones products and solutions. Its silicon-based materials are used in products and applications of sectors including electronics, automotive, construction, textiles, and healthcare. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Midland, MI.

Grão De Ouro Agronegócios SA is a private company based in Alfenas, Brazil. The Brazilian company is described as a part of Agrogalaxy, which is the most comprehensive retail network of agricultural inputs, services, and technology in the country.