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Part of Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH, Garaventa Liftech AG is a Swiss company that manufactures stair lifts. The private company is based in Kuessnacht am Rigi, Switzerland.

Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Satisloh Holding AG is a leading technology manufacturer for ophthalmic lens. Satisloh is based in Baar, Switzerland. The Swiss company offers manufacturing solutions for the ophthalmic and precision optics industries, including machines, services, software, consumables, parts, and automation. Satisloh's machines, processes, software, and services help Rx labs deliver the best quality lenses. The private company offers a wide range of optical lens generators for free-form surfaces as well as for standard spheric and toric lenses in all materials. Satisloh Holding was acquired by EssilorLuxottica SA from Schweiter Technologies AG on October 13, 2008 for $523.51 million.

Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Satisloh AG is a leading technology manufacturer for ophthalmic lens. The private company is based in Baar, Switzerland. Satisloh offers manufacturing solutions for the ophthalmic and precision optics industries, including machines, services, software, consumables, parts, and automation. The Swiss company's machines, processes, software, and services help Rx labs deliver the best quality lenses. The company also provides spare parts repairs and return procedures to enable customers to return and track their returning goods to Satisloh. One of their entry-level machines, VFT-macro-E, processes up to 25 lenses per hour and is based on VFT technology.

Garaventa Accessibility AG manufactures wheelchair lifts. The firms’ products include evacuation chairs, home elevators, LU/LA elevators, vertical platform, inclined platform, seat and portable lifts. Its services include consultation, parts and maintenance, custom designs, concept drawings, modernization, planning and design guides, lift specifications, architect binder, architect training and cad blocks. The company was founded by Karl Garaventa in 1928 and is headquartered in Goldau, Switzerland.

Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Essilor Ltd. is a leader in ophthalmic lenses and the top business partner to independent opticians in the UK. The private company is based in Thornbury, UK, was founded in 1972, and is led by CEO Timothy James Precious. The British company designs, manufactures, and distributes ophthalmic lenses and optical equipment for eye care professionals under brands such as Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, and Transitions. Essilor believes that everyone should experience the life-changing benefits of vision correction and protection.

Rheinmetall Air Defence AG engages in the development and manufacture of advanced air defense, simulators, and training systems. It also supplies mobile gun systems, fire control systems, automatic cannon, integrated missile launchers, radar systems, battle management systems, target allocation kits, naval gun systems, multi-sensor tracking modules, three-dimensional search and acquisition radars, Ahead ammunition, and target designation sights. The company was founded on June 26, 1968 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.