Joseph J. Wintermans

Avensys Corp. designs, manufactures, distributes and markets high reliability optical components and modules. It provides instrumentation and integrated solutions for the monitoring of industrial processes. The company was founded on June 26, 2000 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The company operates Avensys Inc., through its manufacturing division Avensys Tech, designs, manufactures, distributes, and markets high reliability optical components and modules as well as FBGs for the telecom market and high power devices and sub-assemblies for the industrial market. Avensys Solutions, the other division of Avensys Inc., is an industry leader in providing instrumentation and integrated solutions for the monitoring of industrial processes and environmental surveillance applications for air and water in the Canadian marketplace.

C-Chip Technologies Corporation develops products and offers services within the security industry. C-Chip itself is positioned in an emerging and rapidly growing industry that interconnects machines with IT infrastructures and mobile assets. Its unique technology enables the integration of wireless communications, online transactions, software applications, RFID technology, the Internet and, when location is required, GPS technology, which allows business users to efficiently access, control, manage and monitor remote assets at low costs.

Sodisco-Howden Group, Inc. distributes hardware and home renovation products. Its offerings include tools, paint products, house wares, automotive products, seasonal products, plumbing and electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1966 and is located in Montréal, Canada

Skyjack, Inc. manufactures heavy construction equipment. The firm offers material handling equipment, including vertical mast lifts, DC electric scissors, rough terrain scissors, articulating booms, telescopic booms, telehandlers and accessories. The company was founded by The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Guelph, Canada.

Rogers Cable, Inc. provides cable television and Internet services. It also offers digital video disc ('DVD'), videocassette and video game sales and rentals through Rogers Video, Canada's second largest chain of video rental stores. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rogers Communications. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada

Connex Telecommunications Corp. develops broadband communications products. The firm offers ConnexCare , agreements and ConnexCare services. Its solutions include enterprise communications, connex network solutions, infrastructure, contact center and managed services. The company was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada.

Canadian Tire Acceptance Ltd. operates chain of grocery stores. It retails from groceries, credit cards to financial services. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Welland, Canada.