Paul J. Norris

AlliedSignal, Inc. manufactured aerospace products. It offered aerospace and automotive parts, chemicals, fibers, plastics, and advanced materials. The company was headquartered in Morristown, NJ.

Engelhard Corp. is a surface and materials science company that provides technologies for environmental, process, appearance and performance applications. It enables customers to improve the productivity of their processes with a wide range of technologies available, it serves a broad range of chemical market segments, including petrochemicals, oleochemicals and fine chemicals.

Sealy Corp. manufactures and sells mattresses. It offers innerspring, memory foam, and hybrid mattresses. The company was founded by Daniel Haynes in 1881 and is headquartered in Trinity, NC.

W.R. Grace & Co. engages in the production and sale of chemicals and materials. It operates through the Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies segments. The Grace Catalysts Technologies segment includes catalysts and related products and technologies used in refining, petrochemical and other chemical manufacturing applications. The Grace Materials Technologies segment consists of specialty materials, including silica-based and silica-alumina-based materials, used in coatings, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications. The firm specializes in chemical processing, coatings and inks, food and beverage, general industrial, nutraceutical, personal care, pharma, and plastics industries. The company was founded by William Russell Grace in 1854 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.

Sealy Mattress Corp. manufactures and markets bedding products. It produces mattresses, box springs and specialty bedding products. The company is headquartered in Trinity, NC.

Nalco Holding Co. provides water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protects people and vital resources. The firm also provides integrated water treatment and process improvement services for industrial and institutional applications, using technologically advanced solutions, combining chemical products and equipment, and consistent, reliable on-site service and expertise. The company was founded in November 2004 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

Part of Umicore SA, Specialty Chemicals Plant manufactures specialty chemicals. The company is based in Arab, AL. Specialty Chemicals Plant was acquired by Umicore SA from The Hall Chemical Co. on December 18, 2001.