New Additions to Membership

Accuride Corporation
Evansville, IN
www.accuridecorp.com

Accuride Corporation is one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America. Accuride’s products include commercial vehicle wheels, wheel-end components and assemblies, truck body and chassis parts, seating assemblies and other commercial vehicle components. Accuride’s products are marketed under its brand names, which include Accuride, Gunite, Imperial, Bostrom, Fabco, Brillion, and Highway Original.

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
www.apog.com

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. is a leader in technologies involving the design and development of value-added glass products, services and systems for the architectural and picture framing industries.

Cooper Industries
Houston, TX
www.cooperindustries.com

Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global manufacturer with 2008 revenues of $6.5 billion, approximately 88% of which are from electrical products. Founded in 1833, Cooper’s sustained level of success is attributable to a constant focus on innovation, evolving business practices while maintaining the highest ethical standards, and meeting customer needs. The company has eight operating divisions with leading market share positions and world-class products and brands including: Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2008.

Express, LLC
Columbus, OH
www.express.com

Express is the preferred young, sexy, and sophisticated designer brand for work and casual wear among fashion-forward young women and men. Express operates more than 550 retail outlets in the United States and generates $1.8 billion in sales annually.

Kohl’s Department Stores
Menomonee Falls, WI
www.kohls.com

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. Kohl’s operates 1,058 stores in 49 states. A company committed to the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more than $126 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares for Kids® philanthropic program, which operates under Kohl’s Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc.

Morton Salt
Chicago, IL
www.mortonsalt.com

Morton Salt, established in 1848, is North America’s authority on salt and a leading producer of salt for grocery, water softening, ice control, agricultural and industrial uses. Morton introduced the nation to the Morton Umbrella Girl and the now-famous slogan, "When It Rains It
Pours" ™, in 1914. Since that time Morton Salt products have graced the shelves of homes throughout the country.

TIAA-CREF
New York, NY
www.tiaa-cref.org

TIAA-CREF is a national financial services organization with more than $402 billion in combined assets under management (9/30/09) and the leading provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields.

Sealed Air
Elmwood Park, NJ
www.sealedair.com

Sealed Air is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of a wide range of packaging and performance-based materials and equipment systems that serve an array of food, industrial, medical, and consumer applications. Operating in 52 countries, Sealed Air’s international reach generated revenue of $4.8 billion in 2008. With widely recognized brands such as Bubble Wrap® brand cushioning, Jiffy® protective mailers, Instapak® foam-in-place systems and Cryovac® packaging technology, Sealed Air continues to identify new trends, foster new markets, and deliver innovative solutions to its customers.

Woodward Governor
Fort Collins, CO
www.woodward.com

Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of energy control and optimization solutions used in global infrastructure equipment. The company serves the aerospace and defense, power generation and distribution, and transportation markets. Woodward’s systems and components optimize the performance of commercial aircraft; military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment; gas and steam turbines; wind turbines; reciprocating engines; and electrical power systems. The company’s innovative fluid and electrical energy and combustion and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more cost-effective equipment. Its customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products.

 

 
 

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