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Hexion, Inc. engages in the manufacture of thermoset resins. Its products are used in several applications including abrasives, adhesives, chemical intermediates, civil engineering, coatings, composites, crop protection, electrical/electronics, engineered wood, fertilizers and pesticides, fibers and textiles, foams, friction materials, furniture, molding compounds, oilfield, oriented strand board, particleboard and fiberboard, plywood, and laminated veneer lumber, and refractories. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

The Lubrizol Corp. develops and produces chemical additives for automotive and industrial lubricants. Its business segments are Lubrizol Additives, Lubrizol Advanced Materials, and Lubrizol Oilfield Solutions. The company was founded by Vincent Smith, Kent Smith, Tommy James and Kelvin Smith in 1928 and is headquartered in Wickliffe, OH.

Novelis, Inc. engages in the production of aluminum rolled products. The firm also recycles aluminum. It supplies premium aluminum sheet and foil products to transportation, packaging, construction, industrial and consumer electronics markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. The company was founded on September 21, 2004 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

M.A. Hanna Plastic Group, Inc. manufactures and distributes engineered plastic sheet, rod, and tube. The company is headquartered in Bingham Farms, MI.

Gryphon Investors,LLC (Gryphon Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by R.David Andrews. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Techmer PM, LLC engages in the design and production of engineered compounds and color and additive concentrates for the plastics and fiber industries. Its process specific solutions includes bulked continuous filament (BCF) and Staple fiber solutions, blow molding, cast and blown film, extrusion coating, foam processing, injection molding, nonwovens, profile extrusion, sheet extrusion, and slit tape. It caters the following industries: agriculture, appliances, automotive, construction and pipes, consumer electronics, electronic packaging, floor coverings, food packaging, household, material handling, medical, military, oil and gas, personal care, and safety and personal protection. The company was founded by John Manuck in November 1981 and is headquartered in Clinton, TN.

Greater Cleveland Partnership is a business membership association. The firm offers resources include project management, asset to capital, real estate site searches, incentive workforce program assistance and workforce grants assistance. The company was founded in March 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

GLS Corp. manufactures and distributes thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compounds and alloys. TPEs are used in tools, pens, appliances, food packaging, personal care items, and sporting goods. The company's products include Dynaflex compounds, Dynalloy compounds, Versaflex alloys, Versalloy elastomer alloys, Versollan elastomer alloys, and Kraton compounds. GLS was founded by Steven L. Dehmlow in 1979 and is headquartered in McHenry, IL.

Univar Solutions UK Ltd. distributes chemical products. Its products include acids and bases, surfactants, glycols, inorganic compounds, alcohols, as well as general and other specialty chemicals. The firm offers global supply chain and export services. Univar was founded by George Van Waters and Nat Rogers in 1924 and is headquartered in Wilmslow, the United Kingdom.

The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons.

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is a professional society with over 60,000 members in more than 110 countries. The private company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. AIChE offers various programs, including e-learning, webinars, and career advancement, to help chemical engineers at every career juncture bridge the skills gap created by the rush of technology, changing work styles, and unprecedented societal needs. Founded in 1908, AIChE is a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in areas such as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.

The Cleveland Museum of Art exhibits art gallery as an art museum and as one of northeastern Ohio's principal civic and cultural institutions. The museum seeks to bring the meaning of art to the possible audience. The firm's museum also preserves and exhibits collections of art for the public and presents exhibitions and programs. The company was founded in 1913 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is a non-profit organization governed by a group of trustees representing private, public and non-profit institutions. It offers an array of services and assistance including sponsorship, event management, marketing, graphic design, merchandising, media relations, facility and site selection, volunteer recruitment and management, and fundraising. The organization was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Cleveland Leadership Center engages in the provision of leadership training, civic education, and connections to leaders of all ages. Its programs include Leadership Cleveland, LC2 Fellows, Cleveland Bridge Builders, OnBoard Cleveland, (i)Cleveland, Look Up to Cleveland, and Civic Leadership Institute. The company is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

PPC Investment Partners LP (PPC Investment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Tony N. Pritzker and Jay Robert Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Positive Coaching Alliance is a non-profit company that serves as a catalyst for a positive youth sports culture. The company is based in Oakland, CA. The company provides research-based training and resources for coaches, parents, athletes, and leaders to ensure a positive youth development experience for all kids, in all communities across the world, through sports. Positive Coaching Alliance also offers a PCA Development Zone® resource center where thousands of resources can be searched to develop better athletes and better people. The company was founded by Jim Thompson. The CEO is Janet Carter.

Thermal Technologies, Inc. manufactures and distributes flotation dryers, inert dryers, vertical dryers, clean room dryers and other products. The company was founded on September 27, 2001 and is headquartered in Green Bay, WI.

Aakash Chemicals & Dyestuffs, Inc. provides colorants, additives, and ingredients for the food and beverage, personal care, and cosmetics industries. The company is based in Glendale Heights, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1978 by Satish R. Shah. Brian Leen has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Peak Rock Capital LLC (Peak Rock Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Part of Ecolab, Inc., Nalco Pacific Pte Ltd. operates as a water treatment and Singaporean process improvement company. The company is based in Singapore, Singapore.

Carus Group, Inc. manufactures and supplies potassium permanganate products. It serves the municipal and industrial markets. The company was founded by Edward Hegeler Carus in 1915 and is headquartered in Peru, IL.

Kano Laboratories, Inc. manufactures industrial specialty chemicals and lubricants. It also manufactures penetrating oils, rust removers, rust preventatives, moisture displacers, internal and external engine cleaners, high temperature lubricants, lock lubricant, silicone and graphite lubricants and penetrants, gear and cable lubricants, wire rope lubricants, belt dressings, release agents and cleaning compounds. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Pacur LLC specializes in the extrusion of light and heavy gauge polyester and polypropylene resins. It also offers copolyesters. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, WI.

Nalco is the leading provider of integrated water treatment and process improvement services, chemicals, and equipment programs for industrial and institutional applications. They remain a trusted partner to their customers throughout the Netherlands and all of Europe. Their commitment to improving the quality of their customers' products and positively impacting their operations drives them to continually improve their current offerings and bring new programs to the marketplace. Nalco's will continue to focus on meeting and exceeding the needs of their customers throughout all industries including paper, energy, manufacturing, mining, hospitality, healthcare, and food and beverage.

Part of Avient Corp., PolyOne Distribution is a company that distributes thermoplastic products. The company is based in Ayer, MA.