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With over 72 years of history in the telecommunications market, PECO II is the power equipment company of choice for many major carriers and service providers throughout North America. The company designs and manufactures a broad variety of power systems that serve Central Office, Cell Site, Outside Plant and Enterprise applications. PECO II also offers a full suite of Engineering and Installation services for each application. All products are assembled in the USA, primarily at the company headquarters located in Galion, Ohio. PECO II has an ongoing commitment to quality, and is a TL 9000 certified company.

Thales Communications, Inc., is a global leader in the development of battle-proven, software-defined, tactical radio equipment and solutions. We provide critical communication capabilities for size-, weight- and power-constrained environments in the Tactical, Naval/Maritime, and Homeland Security/Public Safety domains throughout the globe.

Crestron is the world's leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, innovating technology and reinventing the way people live and work. Offering integrated solutions to control audio, video, computer, IP and environmental systems, Crestron streamlines technology, improving the quality of life for people in corporate boardrooms, conference rooms, classrooms, auditoriums, and in their homes.

It is the business vision of the NEC Group to continue responding to the needs of the new society by providing solutions for the secure use of a ubiquitous environment and for the increasingly efficient and productive activities of individuals, businesses, and public agencies. As expressed in its slogan "Empowered by Innovation," NEC will continue to provide its customers with solutions of genuine value through innovative technologies.

Henkels & McCoy, founded in 1923 by John B. Henkels, Jr., started with tree-trimming, landscaping and building tennis courts, none of which we do today. The Great Depression nearly drove the company to ruin, but a hurricane in New England in 1938 proved to be the turning point in our history. While the storm was still blowing its way through the Northeast, Henkels & McCoy rallied, recruiting teams of linemen to send to the area. Just hours after the winds subsided, Henkels & McCoy crews rolled in to restore utility services.

IPC Information Systems is a leading provider of mission-critical communications solutions to the world's largest financial services firms, as well as to public safety; government security; energy and power; and transportation organizations. IPC offers customers a suite of products and enhanced services that includes advanced Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology, and integrated network and management services to more than 40 countries.

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in semiconductors, telecommunications, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2004 parent company sales of US$55.2Bn and net income of US$10.3Bn. Employing approx. 113,000 people in over 90 offices in 48 countries, the company has of 5 main business units: Digital Appliance Business, Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business and Telecommunication Network Business. Recognised as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics Corporation is the world’s largest pro ducer of Colour Monitors, Colour TVs, Memory Chips and TFT LCD’s.

It all began with farming. In 1946, after serving in World War II as a Marine, Robert B. Daugherty began looking for a good business opportunity...and found one. Daugherty recognized the potential of a small manufacturing company owned by an inventor named Sam McCleneghan. After careful consideration, he invested virtually his entire life savings – $5,000 – in the company. The company, which was situated on a farm just west of Valley, Nebraska, was named Valley Manufacturing and began by building farm elevators. In 1967, the name of the company was changed to Valmont Industries, Inc., to avoid confusion with other companies using Valley in their name. The name Valmont is a combination of two Nebraska communities located on either side of the first Valmont plant...Valley and Fremont.

Everyone has a need to communicate and share. Nokia helps people to fulfill this need and we help people feel close to what matters to them. We focus on providing consumers with very human technology – technology that is intuitive, a joy to use, and beautiful.

Corning Incorporated is the world leader in specialty glass and ceramics. Drawing on more than 150 years of materials science and process engineering knowledge, Corning creates and makes keystone components that enable high-technology systems for consumer electronics, mobile emissions control, telecommunications and life sciences.