SPINNER is a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive RF components for communications networks required between the base station and the antenna. The company is headquartered in Munich, with production facilities in Germany, Hungry & China, and employing over 1400 employees worldwide. More than 70% of their products are installed abroad. Their subsidiaries & representatives are present in over 40 countries and provide their customers an international support network. Their product range includes coaxial connectors and cable assemblies as well as innovative systems, combining different nets and network operators. SPINNER products have been approved by all major network operators and they are used worldwide. Their innovative products and solutions for the multiple use of antenna systems for outdoor and indoor applications allow cost efficient coverage with wireless communication networks even under the most difficult circumstances.

Hino Motors, Ltd. engages in the development, design, manufacture, and sale of trucks and buses. The company products include trucks, bus chassis, diesel engines, light-commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, various types of engines and spare parts. It also offers HINO300 series, HINO500 series and HINO700 series trucks; hybrid HINO300 series, hybrid touring coach, hybrid low-floor buses, touring coach, low-floor buses, industrial engine E13C-TI and industrial engine J08C-T. The company was founded on August 1, 1910 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Mitsubishi Materials Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of cement, metals, ceramics, and other industrial materials. It operates through the following segments: High-Performance Products, Processing business, Metal business, Cement business and Other business. The High-Performance Products segment manufactures and sells copper processed products, functional materials, electronic devices, chemical products, polycrystalline silicon and Aerosil. The Processing business manufactures and sells carbide products and sintered products. The Metal business smelts and sells Copper, gold and silver. The Cement Business segment manufactures and sells cement and ready-mixed concrete. The Other Business involves in geothermal and hydroelectric power generation business, environmental recycle business, real estate, Civil engineering, construction, repair work and geological survey. The company was founded by Yataro Iwasaki in May 1871 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), led by President Chubachi, is a public research institution funded by the Japanese government to a large extent. The present AIST is a rather new research organization established in 2001. However, AIST and its predecessor organizations have been contributing to society through continuous advancement in technologies and support to Japanese industries since 1882. Headquarters of AIST are located in Tsukuba and Tokyo. AIST has over 40 autonomous research units in various innovative research fields, and the units are located at ten research bases and several sites (smaller than research bases) of AIST all over Japan. About 2300 researchers (about 2000 with tenure: about 80 from abroad) and a few thousands of visiting scientists, post-doctoral fellows, and students from home and abroad are working at AIST. About 650 permanent administrative personnel and many temporary staff support research works of AIST.

Corning, Inc. engages in the provision of glass for notebook computers, flat panel desktop monitors, display televisions, and other information display applications, carrier network and enterprise network products for the telecommunications industry, ceramic substrates for gasoline and diesel engines in automotive and heavy-duty vehicle markets, laboratory products for the scientific community and polymer products for biotechnology applications, optical materials for the semiconductor industry and the scientific community, and polycrystalline silicon products and other technologies. It operates through the following business segments: Display Technologies, Optical Communications, Environmental Technologies, Specialty Materials, and Life Sciences. The Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for flat panel displays, including organic light-emitting diodes and liquid crystal displays that are used primarily in televisions, notebook computer, desktop monitors, tablets, and handheld devices. The Optical Communications segment is classified into two main product groupings: carrier and enterprise network. The carrier network group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data, and voice communications. The enterprise network group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments, and individuals for their own use. The Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications. The Specialty Materials segment engages in the manufacture of products that provide material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and crystals, and precision metrology instruments and software. The Life Sciences segment develops, manufactures, and supplies laboratory products. The company was founded by Amory Houghton Sr. in 1851 and is headquartered in Corning, NY.

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd. manages its group companies, which are involved in the manufacture and sale of packaging containers and equipment for packaging systems. It operates through the following segments: Packaging Business, Steel Plate-related Business, Functional Materials-related Business, Real Estate-related Business, and Other Businesses. The Packaging Business segment manufactures and markets containers and general filling products. The Steel Plate-related Business segment includes steel plate materials for cans, electronic components, and industry machinery parts. The Functional Materials-related Business segment sells aluminum substrates for magnetic disks, functional films for optics, pigments, and gel coats. The Real Estate-related Business segment leases office buildings and commercial facilities. The Other Businesses segment includes automobile press dies, hard alloys, and non-life insurance agency business. The company was founded on June 25, 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. engages in the mining business. It operates through the following segments: Mineral Resources, Smelting and Refining, Materials, and Others. The Mineral Resources segment includes the exploration, development and production of non-ferrous metal resources as well as the sale of ores and other products. The Smelting and Refining segment sells copper, nickel, ferro-nickel, zinc, lead, and precious metals such as gold, silver, and platinum. The Materials segment manufactures and sells lead frames, tape materials, bonding wires, and advanced materials. The Others segment includes real estate and technical engineering. The company was founded by Riemon Soga in 1590 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Inoue Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company located in Yokohama that manufactures and wholesales welding machinery parts. Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. acquired Inoue Manufacturing Co., Ltd. on October 01, 2008 for $102.58 million.

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. engages in transmission infrastructure and functional materials businesses. It operates through the following segments: Infrastructure, Electronics and Automotive Systems, Functional Products, and Service and Developments. The Infrastructure segment manufactures and sells optic fiber, optic fiber cable, light related parts, optical semiconductor device, metal communication cable, optical fiber fusion splicer, network equipment, CATV system, and wireless products power cables. The Electronics and Automotive Systems segment provides automobile parts, automobile and industrial use batteries, copper and aluminum wires, processed electronic parts, functional surface products, superconductive and special metal materials. The Functional Products segment offers cable pipe materials, water supply pipe materials, tapes used for semiconductor products, electronic parts, aluminum substrate for hard disk and electrolytic copper foils. The Service and Developments segment include logistics, information processing services, software development, real estate leasing, water-power generation, and new product research and development. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Kansai Paint Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of all types of paints. The company also designs, manufactures and sells coating equipment; control and undertaking of painting works; design of color schemes; and manufacture and sale of products in the biotechnology and electronics fields. Its products include automotive, automotive refinish, decorative, protective and industrial coatings. The company was founded by Katsujiro Iwai on May 15, 1918 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Babcock Hitachi KK develops boilers and energy related technology. It offers energy systems including steam generators for thermal power generation, and environmental-related and nuclear energy-related equipment. The company also offers boiler related equipment, heat recovery steam generator and environmental control systems, nuclear power equipment, plant diagnosis inspection systems, and energy solutions. Babcock Hitachi was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Umicore engages in the materials technology business. It operates through the following business segments: Catalysis, Energy and Surface Technologies, Recycling, and Corporate. The Catalysis segment is composed of automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, including on-road and non-on-road vehicles. The Energy and Surface Technologies segment represents cobalt and specialty materials, electro-optic materials, electroplating, rechargeable battery materials and thin film products business units. The Recycling segment offers precious metals refining, jewellery and industrial metals, precious metals management, technical materials, and platinum engineer materials. The Corporate segment covers corporate activities, shared operational functions, and research, development, innovation unit of the group. The company was founded on July 7, 1904 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Nippon Chemi-Con is a manufacturer and seller of capacitors and electronic components. It aims to create a corporate entity that is optimized to the times. It continuously uses the development of small electronic components to address the challenge of creating a bright future. Its services are as follows: -Manufacturing and sales of aluminum and other capacitors -Manufacturing and sales of various precision mechanical components -Manufacturing and sales of various electronics equipment -Other business It was established in 1931 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

IMRA America, Inc. is dedicated to creative research and innovation leading to the development of essential technologies for industrial use. IMRA continues to expand its capabilities, from fundamental research to commercial laser products and full-featured laser processing solutions. With strong product development and engineering competencies, IMRA continues to lead the industry with high volume manufacturing capability and rigorous quality control. IMRA America is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Part of Exxon Mobil Corp., Exxonmobil Upstream Research Co. is a company headquartered in Houston, TX, that engages in exploration of oil and gas.

Dow Global Technologies LLC manufactures chemicals such as polymers.

Panduit is a privately held, leading, world-class developer and provider of innovative networking and electrical solutions. For more than 50 years, Panduit has engineered and manufactured end-to-end solutions that assist our customers in the deployment of the latest technologies. The Panduit solution is built on a foundation of quality and durability to ensure maximum reliability and performance with the lowest total cost of ownership. Panduit global expertise and strong industry relationships make Panduit a valuable and trusted partner dedicated to delivering technology-driven solutions and unmatched service. Continually focused on customer needs, research and development empowers Panduit to provide innovative products to support emerging applications. Panduit leading-edge solutions enable customers to overcome operational challenges and allow businesses to move forward with their strategic objectives. Through our commitment to innovation, quality and service, Panduit creates competitive advantages to earn customer preference.

Sintokogio Ltd. engages in the manufacturing and sale of foundry and casting equipment. It operates through the following segments: Foundry, Surface Treatment, Environment Equipment, Material Handling, Special Equipment, and Others. The Foundry segment consists of chemically bonded sand systems, V-process molding systems, aluminium casting products, core making machines, molten metal transfer and automatic pouring, and after treatment equipment. The Surface Treatment segment engages in the business of deburring, sand and rust removing, polishing, high-precision processing and anti-slip finishing. The Environment Equipment segment deals with dust collectors, exhaust gas purifiers, wastewater treatment equipment, and suction hoods. The Material Handling segment produces various kinds of conveyors, scissor lifts,original conveyance systems and clean systems. The Special Equipment segment composes of mechatronics, servo cylinders, and servo press machines; dies and forming, forming machines, and breathable metallic molds; and powdery processing granulators. The Others segment includes machinery design, information, and social welfare operations. The company was founded on October 2, 1934 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.

Degussa-Hüls AG manufactures and supplies chemical products. It produces industrial chemicals, creavis, iron metal producer, specialty polymers, advanced fillers, performance materials, specialty chemistry, iron and hardening. The company was founded in 1999 and is located in Hanau, Germany.

Stora Enso Oyj (Swedish: Stora [stuːra] and Finnish: Enso [enso]) is a manufacturer of pulp, paper and other forest products, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. The majority of sales takes place in Europe, but there are also significant operations in Asia, South America and the United States. Stora Enso was formed in 1998, when the Swedish mining and forestry products company Stora AB merged with the Finnish forestry products company Enso Oyj. In 2018, the average number of employees was 26 000. For 2015, Stora Enso was ranked seventh in the world by sales and fourth by earnings, among forest, paper and packaging industry companies. For the first two quarters of 2018, the company was ranked second by net earnings among European forest and paper industry companies. The corporate history can be traced back to the oldest known preserved share certificate in the world, issued in 1288. Based on this, some observers consider Stora Enso to be the oldest limited liability company in the world.