John J. F. Tattersfield

Instron Corp. manufactures and markets materials testing instruments, systems, and accessories. Its machines evaluate the mechanical properties of materials and components using tension, compression, flexure, fatigue, impact, torsion, and hardness tests. It also offers a range of service capabilities, including calibration, training, technical support, and assistance with laboratory management. The company was founded by Harold Hindman and George Burr in 1946 and is headquartered in Norwood, MA.

Part of Illinois Tool Works Inc., Instron Schenck Testing Systems GmbH is a company based in Darmstadt, Germany.

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. operates as a diversified technology company. It provides crystal growth equipment and services for the global, solar, LED and electronics industries. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Hudson, NH.

Part of Illinois Tool Works Inc., Amsler Otto Wolpert Werke Gmbh is a German company that specializes in spring and material testing equipment. The company is located in Germany. Amsler Otto Wolpert Werke was acquired by Instron Corp. from Probat Werke Von Gimborn GmbH & Co. on September 03, 1993.

GTAT Corp. provides polysilicon production technology and crystalline ingot growth systems. Its products include polysilicon technologies, silicon crystal growth, sapphire crystal growth, advanced sapphire material and silicon carbide crystal growth equipment. The company was founded by Kedar P. Guptais in 1994 headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

National Society of Professional Engineers operates as a national organization committed to addressing the professional concerns of licensed PEs across all disciplines. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

The Chartered Management Institute provides management and leadership development training, qualifications, membership, and research skill services. The non-profit company is based in Corby, UK. The CEO of the British company is Ann Francke.