Reiss Corporation

Reiss Manufacturing, formed in 1896, opened its plastics group in 1954 to produce plastic parts from engineering resins. A family owned company, Reiss is built on a tradition of strong customer relationships, integrity and high quality products. The plastics group has evolved into Reiss Manufacturing and produces electronic and mechanical assemblies using plastic-based technology. Reiss is a design/engineering-based, full-service contract manufacturing and plastics molding operation. Its process expertise includes high-pressure plastics injection, structural foam and gas assist molding. The division's offices and principle manufacturing facilities are in Englishtown, N.J. Reiss also operates a second manufacturing facility in Blackstone, Va.

The parent company of Filtrona Porous Technologies, Filtrona Fibertec is a manufacturer of bonded fiber structures used as functional components within consumer and industrial products. Filtrona Fibertec bonded fiber components are used as filters, liquid reservoirs, liquid wicks and other capillary transfer components to absorb, retain, transfer or release liquids in a controlled manner. Applications for Filtrona's bonded fiber components include ink reservoirs for roller ball and coloring pens, markers and highlighters, as well as wicking, filtration and absorptive components for medical devices. Filtrona Fibertec is recognized as one of the leading innovators in continuous bonding of fibers. Filtrona Porous Technologies is located in Colonial Heights, Va.

Carpenter Company manufactures a variety of polyurethane foam and polyester fiber comfort cushioning and chemical products. The company s products include carpet cushion, air filtration sheets, bedding cushions and pillow foam. It also provides tire products designed to prevent flat tires and reduce wear. Carpenter s products are also used in roofing insulation, attic vents, construction sheathing and siding underlayment. Founded in 1948, the company manufactures products for the home furnishings, contract seating, residential seating, recreational vehicle seating, marine and molded cushions industries. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., the company has offices and manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada and Europe.