Christopher Kearney

Flow International Corp. develops and manufactures industrial waterjet systems for cutting and cleaning applications. It provides ultrahigh-pressure surface preparation and industrial cleaning systems that are used to remove coatings. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

SPX Corp. is the supplier of infrastructure equipment and products. It operates through the following segments: HVAC, Detection and Measurement, and Engineered Solutions. The HVAC segment engineers, designs, manufactures, installs, and services cooling products for the HVAC and industrial markets, as well as heating and ventilation products for the residential and commercial markets. The Detection and Measurement segment engineers, designs, manufactures, and installs underground pipe and cable locators and inspection equipment, bus fare collection systems, communication technologies, and specialty lighting. The Engineered Solutions segment engineers, designs, manufactures, installs, and services transformers for the power transmission and distribution market, as well as process cooling equipment and rotating and stationary heat exchangers for the power generation and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

United Technologies Corp. engages in the provision of products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. It operates through the following business segments: Otis; Carrier; Pratt and Whitney; and Collins Aerospace Systems. The Otis segment designs, manufactures, sells, and installs elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and service. The Carrier segment provides heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration solutions. The Pratt and Whitney segment includes aircraft engines for the commercial, military, business jet, and general aviation markets. The Collins Aerospace Systems segment offers technologically advanced aerospace products and aftermarket service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, regional, business and general aviation markets, military, space and undersea operations. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Farmington, CT.

Polypore International, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets polymer based membranes used for filtration processes. The firm’s brands include CELGARD, Daramic, DuraLife, and DARAK. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Otis Elevator Co. manufactures and maintains elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. The company also offers maintenance and monitoring services to its customers through network of branch offices and service centers. Its products include Gen2, HdroFit, SkyRise and SkyBuild. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Farmington, CT.

Part of Honeywell International, Inc., Grimes Aerospace Co. is a private company that manufactures aviation lighting. The company is based in Urbana, OH. Grimes Aerospace was acquired by AlliedSignal, Inc. from Forstmann & Co, Inc. on July 21, 1997.