Leica Microsystems Inc

Buehler is one of the leading manufacturers of scientific equipment and supplies in the world. The company has been in operation since 1936. It serves manufacturing facilities, laboratories and universities throughout the world. The company s Illinois facility covers an area of more than 145,000 square feet. It also operates in Europe and Asia, as well as China. Buehler offers image analyzers under the OmniMet brand. The company provides a variety of products for the analysis of glasses, semiconductors, and ferrous and nonferrous metals. In addition, it offers solutions for the analysis of thermal spray coatings and ceramics. Buehler has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Zebra Technologies Corporation provides bar code and specialty printing solutions to businesses and governments in more than 100 countries throughout the world. In business for more than 35 years, it provides service to more than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies. Since inception, Zebra has sold more than four million printers, including RFID printer/encoders and wireless mobile solutions. It also offers software, connectivity solutions and printing supplies. The company s products are primarily sold through a network of retailers and resellers. Zebra Technologies has corporate headquarters in Vernon Hills, Ill., and trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol ZBRA.

Founded in 1906, Justrite Manufacturing Company provides a range of storage, handling and security products for workers. It offers fire prevention safety equipment for hazardous materials and environmental protection spill containment devices. The company also provides safety cabinets and cans, as well as specialty containers. Justrite Manufacturing Company maintains a manufacturing plant in Mattoon in Illinois. It offers products under the Centura, Guard Master, UNO, ChemCor and Smokers Cease-Fire brands. In addition, the company provides utility and environmental products. Justrite Manufacturing Company offers customer support solutions. It also manufactures waste containers for cigaretts.