Cheri Beranek

APA Cables & Networks, Inc. manufactures fiber-optic and copper cable assemblies and cable distribution panels that are used by cable system and phone service providers to manage network connections. It manufactures custom cable and connector and also distributes products from other manufacturers. The company's customers include Adelphia, Comcast Cable, CenturyTel & SureWest Communications. The company was founded in 2003 when APA Enterprises acquired the assets of Americable and Computer Systems Products (CSP). APA Cables & Networks is located in Plymouth, MN.

Transition Networks, Inc. manufactures connectivity devices used in local area network applications. Its products include media converters, extenders and NIDs, network switches, network adapters, optical devices and accessories. The firm also offers physical security and surveillance, business Ethernet, fiber-to-the-desk, data center networking and wireless backhaul services. It serves enterprise, government, physical security and surveillance, data center, service provider and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

CyberOptics Corp. engages in designing, developing and manufacturing of precision sensing technology solutions. Its products include Multi-Reflection Suppression Technology, High Precision 3D and 2D Sensors, 3D MRS Sensors and SMT Electronic Assembly Alignment Sensors, Automated Optical Inspection Products, SPI, Semiconductor Wafer and Advanced Packaging Products, General Industrial Metrology Products and Semiconductor Sensors. The company was founded by Steven K. Case in 1984 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.