Richard S. Grant

Distributed Energy Systems Corp. develops advanced technology related to hydrogen production and fuel cell applications. It operates through two subsidiaries, Proton Energy Systems, Inc. and Northern Power Systems, Inc. Proton is engaged in designing, developing, selling and manufacturing on-site hydrogen gas delivery systems. Northern has a range of businesses, including the design and sale of power generation equipment, engineering, procurement and construction of distributed power systems, the design and sale of direct drive wind turbines, and the servicing of fossil fuel power generation equipment. Distributed Energy Systems was founded on May 19, 2003 and is headquartered in Wallingford, CT.

The BOC Group Ltd. manufactures industrial special gases, vacuum pumps, and components. It provides vacuum technologies, distribution services and solutions to the global electronics packaging industry. The company is headquartered in Surrey, United Kingdom.

BOC Process Gas Solutions provides special gases to company's large-scale customers primarily chemical and oil companies, food and beverage industry & metals and glass sectors. It supplies by pipeline or even on-site plants and ships. The division maintains a presence for its tonnage (pipeline-supplied) customers in UK and US as well as Australia, South Africa and Asia. It is headquartered in Guildford, UK.

Part of Owens & Minor, Inc., Glasrock Home Health Care, Inc. provides home respiratory services. Glasrock Home Health Care was acquired by Homedco Group, Inc. from The BOC Group Ltd. on February 11, 1993 for $69 million.

Part of Becton, Dickinson & Co., Ohmeda Medical Devices is a British company that specializes in producing hospital supplies such as catheters. Ohmeda Medical Devices was acquired by Becton, Dickinson & Co. from The BOC Group Ltd. on April 03, 1998 for $452 million.

Part of Linde Plc, Elgas Ltd. is an Australian company committed to sustainability and working towards a low emissions future. The private company is based in Milsons Point, Australia. Elgas provides various types of LPG Gas for homes and businesses, with a focus on safety and reliability. Customers can learn about the benefits of using LPG Gas and explore the company's Safety Initiative online. Elgas is dedicated to working with government, industry, and customers to promote sustainability and a cleaner future.