New Additions to Membership

Appleton
Appleton, WI
www.appletonideas.com

Appleton creates product solutions through its development and use of coating formulations, coating applications and encapsulation technology. The company produces carbonless, thermal, security and performance packaging products. Appleton has manufacturing operations in Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, employs approximately 2,200 people and is 100 percent employee-owned.

Beall’s, Inc.
Bradenton, FL
www.beallsinc.com

Beall’s, Inc. is the parent company of Beall’s Department Stores, Inc., Beall’s Outlet Stores, Inc., and Burke’s Outlet Stores, Inc. The corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates over 560 retail store sites in states across the Sun Belt, from Florida to California, with annual sales over $1 billion. Since its modest beginnings in 1915, Beall’s has grown to be a major employer in the State of Florida as well as a valued asset to all the communities it serves throughout the country.

Fairmount Minerals
Chardon, OH
www.fairmountminerals.com

Fairmount Minerals is one of the largest producers of industrial sand in the United States. Fairmount Minerals is a market-driven company with strategically located facilities nationwide and a global distribution network. As common as some people may think sand may be, it takes expertise, experience, and resources to meet the demanding requirements of today’s industries that rely on sand for their everyday production and operation.

International Electric Supplies
Dallas, TX
www.international-electrical-supplies.com

International Electric Supply Corporation’s lineof business is electrical apparatus and equipment. The company has annual sales exceeding $1 billion and more than 7,200 employees.

Mettler Toledo
Columbus, OH
www.mt.com

METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. The company is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. The company also holds top-three market positions in several related analytical instruments and is a leading provider of automated chemistry systems used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, METTLER is the world’s largest supplier of metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging and holds a leading position in certain process analytics applications.

Morton’s Restaurant Group
Chicago, IL
www.mortons.com

Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. is the world’s largest operator of company-owned upscale steakhouses. Morton’s steakhouses have remained true to its founders’ original vision of combining generous portions of high quality food prepared to exacting standards with exceptional service in an enjoyable dining environment. As of March 20, 2009, the company owned and operated 81 Morton’s Steakhouses located in 69 cities in 28 states, Puerto Rico and six international locations (Hong Kong, Macau, Mexico City, Singapore, Toronto and Vancouver), as well as three Italian restaurants.

Swagelok
Solon, OH
www.swagelok.com

Swagelok Company is a major developer and provider of fluid system solutions, including products, assemblies, and services for the research, instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semiconductor industries. Its manufacturing, research, technical support, and distribution facilities support a global network of more than 200 authorized sales and service centers in 57 countries.

Wheaton World Wide Moving
Indianapolis, IN
www.wheatonworldwide.com

Founded in 1945, Wheaton World Wide Movingis one of the world’s most highly regarded providers of transportation services and has earned the Good Housekeeping seal for its interstate moving services every year since 1964. With annual revenue in excess of $160 million, Wheaton is the sixth largest provider of household goods relocation services by the American Moving and Storage Association. Wheaton offers domestic and international household goods relocation services as well as special commodities and logistic services. Wheaton is partner to approximately 250 agents nationwide.
 

 

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