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Part of Newell Brands, Inc., Rubbermaid, Inc. is a leader in home and food storage. The company is based in Wooster, OH. The company offers durable products designed for everyday use to keep your refrigerator, cabinets, garage, and outdoors organized. Rubbermaid was acquired by Newell Co. on March 24, 1999 for $5,408.83 million.

Doskocil Manufacturing Co., Inc. engages in the manufacture and market of pet containment products. It produces products for dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, and for birds. The firm's products are marketed under the brands Bamboo, Booda, Dogzilla, FatCat, LeBistro and Kennel-aire. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Arlington, TX.

United Components, Inc. manufactures and sells vehicle replacement parts. The firm specializes in new product introductions, sales training, merchandising, and contractor sales calls. The company was founded by Steve Mironenko Sr. in 1984 and is headquartered in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ.

Navistar, Inc. manufactures medium trucks, heavy trucks, and severe service vehicles. The firm?s products include trucks, buses, defense vehicles and engines. Its products, parts and services are sold through its dealer outlets. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Part of Pretium Packaging LLC, Marpac Industries, Inc. produces blow-molded products including bottles, containers, and cartridges. The company is based in Kingston, NY. Marpac Industries was acquired by PVC Container Corp., part of Pretium Packaging LLC from February 17, 2010 on September 08, 1998.

Horton Automation, Inc. develops and manufactures supervisory control and data acquisition systems. Its products include electric power generation, oil and gas pipeline pumping, and telecommunications network surveillance. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.

Knowles Electronics LLC designs and manufactures acoustic components. It offers a range of micro-acoustic, electro-mechanical and related technology platforms to support the business of their customers. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Milwaukee Valve Co., Inc. manufactures valves for the plumbing and heating industries. Its products include different types of valves including ball; gate, globe, and check; butterfly; lead-free; and specialty valves. It also offers marine products. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in New Berlin, WI.

Worldwise, Inc. designs, produces and markets pet products. Its brands include SmartyKat, TrustyPup, Petlinks, goDog and Guaranteed On Board. The firm offers pet bedding, cat scratchers, cat toys and other cat accessories. The company was founded by Aaron Lamstein, Phil Genet and Debra Lynn Dadd in 1990 and is headquartered in Novato, CA.

Part of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Mac Tools, Inc. is a worldwide supplier of automotive hand tools, toolboxes, power tools, electronics, and shop equipment. The company is based in Westerville, OH. Mac Tools defines quality, innovation, and service.

BlueBay Asset Management (Services) Ltd. provides investment management services. It manages hedge funds and segregated mandates for institutional clients and high-net worth individuals. The company was founded by Hugh John Ramsay Willis and Mark Nicholas John Poole on October 11, 1996 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Albany Engineered Composites, Inc. develops and produces carbon and ceramic fabrics. It supplies sophisticated structured materials and related services for the pulp and paper industry worldwide. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Rochester, NH.

The Institute for Advanced Study is a renowned center for theoretical research and intellectual inquiry located in Princeton, NJ. The institute engages with the greater Princeton community through public lectures, concerts, and events, and extends its influence beyond academia through innovative programs designed to inspire and educate. The institute is dedicated to independent study across the sciences and humanities, with a community of scholars that includes over eight thousand members who have influenced entire fields of study. The school of natural sciences includes nine permanent faculty and approximately fifty postdoctoral researchers working on frontier topics in various fields. The school of social science takes a multidisciplinary and international perspective on social research. The school of historical studies supports all learning for which historical methods are appropriate.

Proto Corp. is an American Florida-based company that has been setting the industry standard since 1980. The private company is the leading manufacturer of PVC fitting covers and jacketing systems for the insulation industry.

Courtagen Group LLC is a venture capital firm located in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

CRON-ECRM LLC is a private company that manufactures printing machinery. The company is based in Tewksbury, MA.