Deep Intelligence Across Industries

Company Headquarters: Troisdorf, Germany Founded: 1867 Workforce: ~455 Company Working: Dyna Energetics Europe Gmbh is engaged in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and supplying perforating systems, well completion systems, and seismic explosives primarily for end users in the oil & gas industry. The company offers a wide range of products, including detonators, detonating cords, shaped charges, gun systems, and bi-directional boosters. To increase revenue generation, the company has been focusing on R&D and acquisitions in the past two decades. Additionally, Dyna Energetics Europe Gmbh merged with DMC Company in 2007, which has helped it in expanding its sales network globally. The company has manufacturing plants in the US and Russia. The company also has warehouses in Canada for equipment storage. Globally, it has offices located in Germany, Canada, Russia, the UAE, and the US.

Company Headquarters: UK Founded: 1989 Workforce: ~ 500 Company Working: Hunting Plc operates as a holding company engaged in the development and exploration of oil and gas. It operates through the segments of well construction, well completion, well intervention, and exploration and production. The well construction segment offers drilling tools, connection technology equipment, and electronics for the drilling phase of wells. The well completion segment provides services for the completion phase of oil and gas wells. The well intervention segment covers offerings meant for repair, maintenance, and restoration of existing oil and gas wells. The exploration and production segment offers oil and gas exploration and energy generation services. The company operates globally.

Company Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden Founded: 1851 Workforce: ~6,000 Company Working: Ahlstrom-Munksjö is one of the global leaders in the supply of filtration materials, including fiber-based materials. It offers various products such as filter materials, food and beverage processing materials, release liners, decor papers, electrotechnical paper, abrasive and tape backings, glass fiber materials, and medical fiber materials. It offers its products through five business segments, namely, décor, filtration and performance, industrial solutions, North America specialty solutions, and specialties. Industrial filtration systems are included under its filtration and performance segment. The company has a wide global presence with 45 plants and converting sites across 14 countries.

Company Headquarters: Weinheim, Germany Founded: 1849 Workforce: ~50,000 Company Working: Freudenberg Group (Freudenberg) is a multinational conglomerate that provides a wide range of advanced products and services. Freudenberg & co. Kommanditgesellschaft is a parent company that looks after strategic management and Freudenberg Se looks after the business operations of the group company. Freudenberg is a diversified group of companies that offers products such as housewares and cleaning products, building materials, automobile parts, and textiles. It also provides clients telecommunication services. The group provides its products and services for applications in seals, technical textiles, vibration control components, filters, medical products, and specialty chemicals, among others. It caters to a wide range of end-use industries, including automotive, textile and apparel, mechanical and plant engineering, construction, mining, energy, chemical, medical technology, railway, civil aviation, and oil & gas. It sells industrial filtration products through its Freudenberg Filtration Technologies SE & Co. KG subsidiary. The group offers its products through four business segments, namely, seals and vibration control technology, nonwovens and filtration, household products, and specialties and others segment. Its industrial filtration products are included under its nonwovens and filtration segment. Freudenberg has a strong presence in Italy, Japan, Russia, and Spain and has regional corporate centers across Asia-Pacific, North America, and South America. It has production facilities across North America, South Africa, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America. Japan Vilene Company, Ltd. (Japan), Freudenberg Process Seals Gmbh and Co Kg (Germany), Jump Distributors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Thailand), Alucon S.R.O. (Czechia) are some of its major subsidiaries.

Company Headquarters: Copenhagen, Denmark Founded: 1891 Workforce: ~5,000 Company Working: NKT A/S (formerly NKT Holding A/S) is an industrial holding company, which is engaged in providing power cables and wires as well as optical components, lasers, and crystal fibers. It is considered as a pioneer in the cable manufacturing industrial segment and is proactively working on meeting the world’s growing need for energy. The company also offers cleaning equipment and photonic products. NKT A/S operates through two main businesses, namely, NKT and NKT Photonics. NKT is segmented into high-voltage solutions, applications, and service & accessories. The applications segment offers downhole cables with a broad range of low and medium voltages. NKT Photonics A/S, NKT Flexibles, NKT Cables Group A/S, CCC GmbH Berlin, NKT cables AB, Nilfisk-advances, s.r.o., Nkt Cables Warszowice Sp Z O O, and Fianium Holdings Ltd are some of its subsidiaries. NKT A/S operates in 9 countries, including the US, the UK, the UAE, and Australia.

Company Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan Founded: 1885 Workforce: ~ 64,513 Company Working: Fujikura Ltd. is a leading electric wire and cable, optical fiber, and related products and materials manufacturer. The business segment of the company includes Power and Telecommunication Systems, Electronics Business, Automotive Products, and Real Estate Business. The extensive product line of the company is built with vast expertise by consistently introducing advanced technologies as per customer needs. The primary goods of the company include optical fibers and optical components, different electronic materials, wires and cables, and multi-layer and fine-pitch flexible printed circuits for the telecommunications, energy, automotive, and electronics sectors. To further serve our clients, we also offer services including calibration, maintenance, and technical support for AFL NOYES devices. The magnet wire of the company is manufactured and sold by Unimac Ltd, the magnet wire business division. It offers magnet wire for various applications including automotive. The company has 92 Consolidated Companies across the globe including 20 in Japan, 32 in the Americas, 14 in Asia-Pacific, 11 in Greater China, and 16 in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Company Headquarters: Sweden Founded: 1873 Workforce: ~45,000 Company Working: Atlas Copco AB is specialized in design and production of accessories and products and offers customers, compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, and extensive range of dewatering applications, across multiple industries. Its product segment includes compressor technique, industrial technique, vacuum technique, and power technique. The compressor technique segments include compressors, gas and process compressors and expanders, air and gas treatment equipment, and air management systems. The industrial technique segment covers vacuum products, exhaust management systems, valves and related equipment. The vacuum technique segment covers industrial power tools and systems, assembly solutions, quality assurance products, software and services. The power technique product segment covers a wide range of pump products, which include hydraulic submersible pumps and electric submersible pumps. The company has about 100 production or manufacturing sites. It manages it sales and services in more than 180 countries in five continents. Epiroc AB, Chicago Pneumatic, Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, and Atlas Copco Chilena S.A.C. are some of the subsidiaries of the company.

Sasol Limited consists of a group of companies focused on integrated energy and chemicals. It specializes in chemical and fuel components, such as petrochemicals, liquid and gaseous fuels, synthetic fuels, and lubricants. The company operates through two business segments, namely, mining and exploration and production international. The exploration and production international segment is engaged in developing and managing the company's upstream interests in oil and gas exploration and production activities. The company generates most of the revenue from South Africa and also conducts operations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC, Sasol Germany GmbH, Sasol Chevron Holdings Limited are some of the subsidiaries of the company. Royal Dutch Shell Plc. and Chevron Corporation are key competitors of the company. The company’s GTL process represents a compelling value proposition, offering authorities in countries the opportunity to utilize their gas reserves better by producing liquid fuels and chemicals. Recently, the company introduced the Chevron brand in Mexico. Through its subsidiary Chevron Combustibles de Mexico, Sasol Limited plans to work with local partners to participate in the importation, distribution, and commercialization of refined products in the country.

Air Liquide SA is a multinational company that supplies gases for large industries and health businesses. The company functions through the following segments: gas & services, engineering & construction, and global markets & technologies. The gas & services segment is engaged in supplying gases across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle-East & Africa. The engineering & construction segment is engaged in developing, designing, and building industrial gas production plants for various industries and third parties. The company also manufactures and designs plants for the traditional, renewable, and alternative energy sectors. The global markets & technologies segment focuses on new markets, which require a global approach, drawing on science, technologies, and development models related to digital transformation.

Company Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina, US Founded: 1929 Workforce: ~9,000 Company Working: Curtiss-Wright Corporation (Curtiss-Wright) designs, manufactures, and overhauls precision components and engineered products. Moreover, it provides services to the aerospace, defense, and power generation industries globally. The company operates through three business segments—commercial/industrial, defense, and power. Through its commercial/industrial segment, it offers industrial vehicle products, such as electronic throttle control devices, transmission shifters, and joysticks; sensors, controls, and electro-mechanical actuation components and utility systems that are used in commercial aircraft; valves for naval vessels; and industrial applications and surface technology services such as laser peening, shot peening, coatings, and advanced testing. Through the defense segment, it provides commercial off-the-shelf embedded computing board level modules, data acquisition and flight test instrumentation equipment, instrumentation and control systems, turret aiming and stabilization products, integrated subsystems, and weapons handling systems, avionics and electronics, and aircraft data management solutions. The power segment offers hardware, pumps, fastening systems, spent fuel management products, and fluid sealing technologies for nuclear power plants and nuclear equipment manufacturers and naval propulsion and auxiliary equipment, including coolant pumps, generators, power-dense compact motors, steam turbines, and secondary propulsion systems.

Company Headquarters: Cologne, Germany Founded: 1864 Workforce: ~4,645 Company Working: Deutz AG is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative drive systems such as diesel, gas, and electric drivetrains for professional applications. The company offers a wide range of engines with a capacity up to 620 kW, which are used in various applications including agricultural machinery, construction equipment, material handling equipment, commercial vehicles, stationary equipment, and rail vehicles. It operates through seven business segments, namely, construction equipment, service, material handling, agricultural machinery, stationary equipment, automotive, and miscellaneous. The company offers BMS through its subsidiary, Futavis GmbH (Germany). Deutz AG has its presence in more than 130 countries across the world. Moreover, the company offers products to its clienteles through 13 distribution companies, 7 sales offices and over 800 sales and service partners, globally.

Company Headquarters: Esslingen, Germany Founded: 1865 Workforce: ~9,862 Company Working: Eberspächer is engaged in manufacturing and supplying a wide range of products, including fuel operated heaters, exhaust systems, electrical heaters, automotive controls, and air conditioning in the global market. It is also engaged in developing BMSs for smart-sustainable grid, green-renewable energy storage, and electric vehicle power applications. The company operates through three business segments, namely, exhaust technology, climate control systems, and automotive controls. It offers BMSs under its automotive controls segment through its subsidiary, Eberspaecher Vecture Inc. (Canada). It also provides vehicle power and performance management system, control units, and electronics modules for vehicle air-conditioning systems and extended vehicle functions under this segment. The company manufactures and supplies systems, sub-systems, and related components that are used in BMSs for applications in medical, defense, industrial, and renewables, among others. Eberspächer has operations in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the US, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, China, Japan, India, and Spain.

Company Headquarters: UK Founded: 1915 Workforce: 2901 Company Working: Ricardo delivers consulting services as well as a solution built on sustainable technological innovation. The company server is the 8 key market segments: automotive, aerospace & defense, financial services, energy utilities, and waste, public and government sectors. The company serves various markets such as aerospace and defense, energy, utilities, and waste, automotive, maritime, industrial, and manufacturing, rail and mass transit, and financial services. The company offers services such as strategic consulting, environmental consulting, technical consulting, niche production, and assurance and testing. The solution offered by the company includes corporate sustainability, energy decarbonization, air quality and urbanization, policy, strategy and economics, emerging mobility, water management, rail independent assurance, propulsion system engineering, rail engineering and operation, powertrain system production, defense system engineering, and driveline production.

Doosan Corporation, founded in 1896 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, operates as one of the oldest and most diversified industrial conglomerates in Asia. The group's relevance to the heavy equipment and utility vehicles market is anchored primarily through Doosan Bobcat — a wholly owned subsidiary and a globally recognized manufacturer of compact construction equipment, utility vehicles, and attachments. Doosan Bobcat operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, Europe, and Asia, distributing products through a dealer network spanning over 100 countries. The parent holding company, Doosan Corporation, is listed on the Korea Exchange and oversees a portfolio of businesses ranging from industrial machinery to power systems, with heavy equipment representing one of its highest-revenue segments. Doosan Bobcat forms the core of Doosan's competitive positioning in the heavy equipment and utility vehicles market. The subsidiary's product portfolio includes skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, mini excavators, telescopic handlers, and a broad range of utility vehicles — most notably the Bobcat UV series used in agriculture, construction, landscaping, and municipal applications. Bobcat competes directly with Caterpillar, John Deere, and Manitou in the compact equipment segment, differentiating through dealer density, attachment versatility, and a strong aftermarket parts and service network. In the utility vehicle segment, Bobcat's UV34 and UV34XL models target professional-grade users in turf management, facility maintenance, and light construction, competing against Polaris Professional and Kubota RTV lines. Doosan Bobcat has pursued a strategy of product line expansion and electrification to address evolving regulatory and customer demands. The company unveiled its all-electric compact track loader and electric mini excavator concepts at major trade events including ConExpo, signaling a deliberate push into zero-emission equipment. In 2022, Doosan Bobcat completed its listing on the Korea Exchange as an independent entity, raising capital to fund R&D and geographic expansion — particularly in Europe and emerging markets where compact equipment adoption is accelerating. The parent Doosan Corporation has also restructured its broader portfolio following financial difficulties in 2020–2021, divesting non-core assets to sharpen focus on high-margin industrial and equipment businesses. Doosan Bobcat reported revenues of approximately KRW 7.8 trillion (roughly $5.9 billion USD) for fiscal year 2023, driven by sustained demand in North American construction and rental markets. The North American market accounts for the majority of Bobcat's equipment sales, with rental fleet operators — including United Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals — representing significant volume customers for skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders. Bobcat holds a leading share in the North American skid-steer loader segment, a position built over decades of brand recognition and an extensive dealer footprint exceeding 700 locations in the United States alone.

Epiroc AB was established as an independent public company in 2018 following its spin-off from Atlas Copco, listing on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers EPI A and EPI B. Headquartered in Orebro, Sweden, Epiroc operates across more than 150 countries through a network of manufacturing facilities, service centers, and regional offices. The company's global footprint is directly oriented toward the mining, infrastructure, and construction sectors, where it supplies heavy drilling rigs, rock excavation equipment, and specialized utility vehicles designed for demanding underground and surface environments. This structure positions Epiroc as a dedicated heavy equipment manufacturer rather than a diversified industrial conglomerate, giving it focused exposure to the high equipment and utility vehicles segment. Epiroc's core portfolio within the heavy Equipment and Utility Vehicles Market encompasses surface and underground drilling rigs, rock reinforcement and rock support equipment, tunneling jumbos, longhole drill rigs, and a range of battery-electric and diesel-powered utility vehicles for underground mining operations. The company's Minetruck, Scooptram, and Boomer product lines are widely deployed in hard-rock mining environments globally. Epiroc competes directly with Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, Komatsu Mining, and Caterpillar in this segment, differentiating through its emphasis on automation, battery-electric drivetrains, and integrated fleet management systems. Its aftermarket service and parts business — which generates a substantial share of group revenues — reinforces customer retention and provides recurring revenue streams tied to the installed base of heavy equipment. Epiroc has pursued a disciplined acquisition strategy to expand its technology capabilities and geographic reach within the heavy Equipment and Utility Vehicles Market. Key acquisitions include the purchase of Mining Software provider RPMGlobal's automation assets, Mobilaris (underground positioning and situational awareness), and ASI Mining (autonomous haulage systems), all of which extend the intelligence layer of its physical equipment offerings. The company has also invested in battery-electric vehicle technology through its partnership with Northvolt and internal development programs, targeting a full battery-electric product range for underground mining vehicles. In 2023 and 2024, Epiroc continued to expand its service network in Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific to capture aftermarket revenue growth in regions with accelerating mining capital expenditure. Epiroc reported full-year 2024 revenues of approximately SEK 63.0 billion (roughly USD 5.8 billion), with the Tools & Attachments and Equipment & Service divisions both contributing to growth driven by sustained demand from copper, gold, and lithium mining customers. Major customer segments include large diversified miners such as BHP, Rio Tinto, Glencore, Freeport-McMoRan, and Newmont, as well as national mining companies across Africa and Latin America. The company held a leading market position in underground hard-rock drilling and loading equipment, with its battery-electric Scooptram and Minetruck models gaining traction as miners accelerate decarbonization of underground fleets.

Briggs & Stratton is a manufacturer of gasoline engines and power equipment. Following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in July 2020, KPS Capital Partners acquired the company in September 2020, restructuring it as a privately-held entity headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Under KPS ownership, Briggs & Stratton operates manufacturing and distribution facilities across the United States, Australia, and Europe, maintaining a global supply footprint that directly serves the outdoor power equipment and utility vehicle segments. This restructured corporate architecture positions the company to concentrate capital and operational resources on its highest-margin product lines within the heavy equipment and utility vehicle ecosystem. Briggs & Stratton's core portfolio in the context of the Heavy equipment and utility vehicle market centers on its commercial-grade and professional-series engines — including the Vanguard and Commercial Series lines — which power a broad range of utility vehicles, zero-turn mowers, turf equipment, and light construction machinery. The Vanguard engine platform, in particular, targets professional and commercial end-users who demand sustained duty-cycle performance in utility task vehicles (UTVs) and grounds maintenance equipment. The company also produces standby and portable generators under the Briggs & Stratton and Simplicity brands, extending its reach into power utility applications. Competitively, Briggs & Stratton contends directly with Kohler Engines, Honda Power Equipment, and Kawasaki Engines for OEM supply contracts with major equipment manufacturers. Since the KPS acquisition, Briggs & Stratton has pursued a strategic realignment focused on operational efficiency, debt elimination, and product portfolio rationalization. KPS invested in modernizing manufacturing processes and divesting non-core assets to sharpen focus on the commercial engine and power products segments most relevant to utility vehicle OEMs. The company has maintained and expanded OEM partnerships with manufacturers of turf, grounds care, and light utility vehicles, reinforcing its position as a preferred engine supplier. Briggs & Stratton has also advanced development of its EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) engine variants under the Vanguard brand, responding to tightening emissions standards and OEM demand for fuel-efficient powertrains in commercial utility vehicles. Briggs & Stratton supplies engines to a significant share of North American utility vehicle and outdoor power equipment OEMs, including Husqvarna, Toro, Deere & Company (select segments), and Ferris Industries. The Vanguard commercial engine line holds a recognized position among professional turf and utility vehicle manufacturers seeking air-cooled and liquid-cooled engine options in the 5–40 horsepower range. The company's ability to offer application engineering support and a broad dealer service network across North America reinforces its competitive retention of OEM accounts in the commercial grounds and utility vehicle segments.

Company Headquarters: Bangalore, Karnataka, India Founded: 1996 Workforce: ~ 161 employes Primary Industry: Electric Power / Diesel Generator Sets / Power Back‐Up Solutions Specialties: Diesel generator set assembly (range approx. 15 kVA to 3,000 kVA), acoustic enclosures and rooms for gensets Company Working: ESCON Gensets Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian company that specializes in the design, assembly, and supply of generator sets and integrated power solutions, and it has established itself as a competitive player in the genset market. The company’s portfolio primarily focuses on diesel generator sets, covering a wide capacity range from small units suitable for residential and commercial backup power to large industrial systems capable of meeting continuous and prime power demands. ESCON provides tailored solutions to diverse industries including construction, telecommunications, healthcare, data centers, hospitality, agriculture, and manufacturing, with its gensets being deployed both in high-density urban regions and remote areas where grid connectivity is weak or unreliable. ESCON’s operations are supported by its in-house assembly facilities in India and a network of partners and distributors, ensuring both localized expertise and timely service. Beyond standard gensets, the company offers acoustic enclosures, advanced control panels, and turnkey installation and commissioning services, aligning with market requirements for complete power solutions. In line with global trends, ESCON has also begun exploring hybrid systems that integrate diesel gensets with renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies, reflecting the growing demand for sustainable and cost-effective power. The company’s engineering capabilities extend to designing customized solutions for clients with specific operational needs—ranging from low-noise environments in urban areas to high-capacity industrial applications. ESCON also supplies associated equipment such as fuel tanks, switchgear, and monitoring systems, enabling a fully integrated approach to power management. Service plays a central role in ESCON’s business model, with a strong emphasis on after-sales support through maintenance contracts, spare parts availability, and technical training programs, ensuring reliable performance in long-term deployments. Within the competitive genset landscape, ESCON operates alongside multinational brands such as Cummins, Caterpillar, Kirloskar, Kohler, and Perkins, differentiating itself through its ability to offer cost-effective, customized, and regulation-compliant solutions backed by strong local market knowledge. To address evolving energy challenges, ESCON is also expanding into microgrid-ready and hybrid applications, where gensets are integrated with renewable sources and smart control systems to deliver distributed, stable, and efficient energy. By balancing conventional diesel-based systems with emerging clean energy solutions, ESCON positions itself as a versatile participant in the global genset sector, capable of meeting the power generation needs of residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects while adapting to the growing demand for resilient, flexible, and lower-emission solutions.

Company Headquarters: Friedrichshafen, Germany. Founded: 1909 Workforce: ~ 10,001 employes Industry: Machinery Manufacturing Specialties: Engines for oil and gas installations, mining, marine propulsion, locomotives and military vehicles; injection systems; power generators Company Working: MTU Onsite Energy, a business within the Rolls-Royce Power Systems portfolio, is a global supplier of distributed energy systems with a strong presence in the genset market. The company designs and manufactures generator sets that serve applications across residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and utility sectors. Its product range covers both diesel and gas-powered generator sets, spanning from smaller units for emergency backup to large-scale systems for continuous and prime power, capable of supporting critical infrastructure such as hospitals, data centers, telecommunications, manufacturing, and government facilities. MTU Onsite Energy’s gensets are widely used in areas where reliable power is required, whether to supplement unstable grids, provide standby capacity, or deliver independent off-grid power. The business has invested in technologies that improve efficiency, emissions performance, and adaptability, with product offerings that include hybrid systems integrating battery storage, digital monitoring, and controls for load management. Its gas-powered gensets are designed for combined heat and power applications, enabling both electricity generation and utilization of thermal energy in industrial and commercial facilities, which reflects the company’s focus on efficiency and sustainability within distributed energy systems. MTU Onsite Energy operates on a global scale with manufacturing, service, and distribution networks that allow localized support and adaptation to regional regulatory requirements and customer needs. The company’s technical foundation is rooted in high-performance engine design, which underpins its genset development and ensures integration with a wide variety of energy applications. In the competitive landscape, MTU Onsite Energy stands alongside other global genset providers, differentiating itself through its association with Rolls-Royce engineering expertise, as well as its focus on flexible energy solutions ranging from conventional diesel generators to advanced gas and hybrid systems. Its market role extends beyond equipment manufacturing into lifecycle support, offering maintenance, spare parts, training, and monitoring solutions that sustain long-term operational reliability for clients across industries. This combination of technological capability, diverse applications, and a global support framework positions MTU Onsite Energy as an influential actor in the genset sector, adapting to evolving energy requirements and contributing to the shift toward integrated, resilient, and lower-impact power generation systems.

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Company Headquarters: Giebelstadt, Bayern Founded: 1978 Workforce: ~ 2,300 employes Primary Industry: Sailing Yachts, Motorboats, and Catamarans Company Working: For over four decades, Bavaria Yachts has established itself as a leader in marine innovation. From their headquarters in Giebelstadt, Germany, their team of experts leverages a rich heritage in boat construction with cutting-edge design and engineering. This focus on three pillars – deep knowledge, innovative engineering, and meticulous craftsmanship – distinguishes Bavaria Yachts. Their commitment to quality is evident in the meticulous selection of materials and the application of advanced techniques throughout the manufacturing process. The result: a portfolio of exceptional sailing yachts, motorboats, and catamarans, each meticulously crafted to deliver the ultimate yachting experience for the global recreational boating market

Company Headquarters: Soumagne, Liège Founded: 1968 Workforce: ~ 200 employees Primary Industry: Manufacture of machinery and equipment for agriculture Company Working: Since its founding in 1968 by Victor Joskin as an agricultural contractor, JOSKIN has expanded its operations, establishing its Soumagne site in 1972 and adding retail and repair of agricultural equipment by 1973. Import activities began in 1974, leading to the formation of Société Anonyme Ets. JOSKIN in 1983. The company launched its first slurry spreader in 1984 and expanded with SCIMASA in 1988, a site in Trzcianka in 1999, and a Bourges factory in 2002. SPAW TECH was founded in Andrimont in 2007. In 2013, JOSKIN acquired Leboulch, and in 2022, announced plans for a new factory in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

Company Headquarters: Japan Founded: 1956 Workforce: ~ 9,219 Company Working: Nichias Corp (Nichias) manufactures, and markets products based on insulation and protection technologies. The company’s product portfolio includes gaskets and packings, fluoropolymer products, thermal insulation materials, filter products, auto parts, materials for industrial thermal insulation works, and building materials for housing and buildings, among others. Nichias offers engineering services from development and design to construction and maintenance. Its products and services cater to chemicals, steel, automobiles, electric equipment, medical equipment, aerospace, industrial equipment, and construction among others. The company and its subsidiaries operate in Europe and Asia. Nichias is headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Company Headquarters: Canada Founded: 1987 Workforce: ~68 Company Working: Targray is a global leader in the sourcing, transportation, storage, trading and distribution of commodities and advanced materials for sustainable industries. Targray Technology International Inc. supplies renewable energy and electronic materials. The Company offers lithium-ion battery, solar PV materials, electronics, bio-diesel, and natural gas liquid. Targray Technology International serves customers worldwide. Targray’s Battery Division was established in 2010 to support the material requirements of lithium-ion cell manufacturers, battery project developers, and R&D labs. It markets the broadest portfolio of advanced materials in the battery sector, serving the needs of over 300 customers around the world.

Company Headquarters: United States Founded: 1997 Workforce: ~ 20 Company Working: NEI Corporation originally began as Nanopowder Enterprises Incorporated (or “NEI” for short), creating a strong foundation in the emerging field of nanotechnology. The company’s technologies have expanded and grown, enabling NEI to become a world leader in selected markets. Today, NEI develops, manufactures, and sells advanced materials for a broad range of industrial customers around the world. The company’s core competencies are in designing, developing, and producing products that meet the specific application needs of its customers. More importantly, NEI is a solutions provider, wherein we not only produce materials, but also work closely with our customers to implement them in their applications. NEI’s products, which are sold under the registered trademark NANOMYTE®, are backed by a suite of issued and pending patents. NEI’s products include: Functional & Protective Coatings, Lithium-ion Battery Materials, and Specialty Nanoparticle-based products.

Company Headquarters: China Founded: 2016 Workforce: ~ 5,634 Company Working: Hunan Yuneng New Energy Battery Material Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. The company's main products include lithium- ion batteries cathode materials such as lithium iron phosphate and ternary materials, which is mainly used in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries such as power batteries and energy storage batteries, and is ultimately energy used in new vehicles, Energy storage and other fields. HUNANYUNENG is a leading Chinese company in the lithium-ion battery cathode material market. The company is well-positioned to benefit from the growth of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets in China and around the world. In 2023, HUNANYUNENG announced that it would invest $1 billion to build a new lithium-ion battery cathode material plant in Yunnan Province, China. The plant is expected to have a production capacity of 150,000 tons of lithium-ion battery cathode materials per year and is scheduled to be completed in 2025. HUNANYUNENG has been very active in the lithium-ion battery cathode material market in recent years. The company has signed deals with a number of major automakers to supply its cathode materials for use in electric vehicles. HUNANYUNENG is also investing in new production capacity to meet the growing demand for lithium-ion battery cathode materials. HUNANYUNENG's focus on lithium-ion battery cathode materials is a sign of the company's commitment to the electric vehicle market. Electric vehicles are expected to see significant growth in the coming years, and HUNANYUNENG is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth.

Company Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada Founded: 2007 Workforce: ~ 20-50 Company Working: Lithium Americas Corp is a Canadian resource company focused on the exploration and development of lithium projects. The company is primarily engaged in the development of lithium deposits in North and South America. Lithium Americas Corp's flagship project is the Caucharí-Olaroz lithium project located in Jujuy Province, Argentina. The project is a joint venture between Lithium Americas and Ganfeng Lithium, the world's leading lithium producer. The Caucharí-Olaroz project aims to extract lithium brine from the salt flats (salars) in the region and produce lithium carbonate for batteries. Lithium Americas Corp is also pursuing the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, United States. Thacker Pass is a lithium clay project that harbors significant lithium resources. The company focuses on the development of innovative and environmentally responsible techniques for the extraction and processing of lithium from clay deposits. The company's projects are strategically located in regions with abundant lithium resources, enabling it to serve both the North American and international markets.