Bob Toth

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.

Hayward Industries, Inc. engages in the manufacturing of swimming pool equipments. Its products include pumps, filters, heaters, heat pumps, white goods, lighting, cleaners, sanitization, flow control, parts and accessories. The company was founded by Irving M. Hayward in 1923 and is headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ.

Solutia, Inc. manufactures performance materials and specialty chemicals. The company was founded in April 1997 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

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.

PQ Corp. produces silicate, zeolite, and other performance materials. It serves the detergent, pulp and paper, chemical, petroleum, catalyst, water treatment, construction and beverage markets. The firm's products include lithium silicates, magnesium sulfate, sodium silicate liquids and solids. It also manufactures silica gel products for catalyst and anti-blocking applications and the zeolite products for adsorbent applications. The company was founded by Joseph Elkinton in 1831 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Polypore, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets polymer-based membranes used in separation and filtration processes. Its products are used in removal and separation of various materials from liquids with such materials ranging in size from microscopic to those visible to the human eye. Its membranes are used in various healthcare and industrial applications including hemodialysis, blood oxygenation, water filtration, degasification, and other applications. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC

Part of Advanz Pharma Corp. Ltd., Monsanto Plc is a manufacturing, marketing, and British merchant company. The private company is based in High Wycombe, UK. Monsanto was acquired by Mercury Pharma Group Ltd. on June 08, 1999 for $7.67 million.