Robert Friedmann

ZF Automotive US, Inc. supplies automotive systems, modules and components to automotive original equipment manufacturers and related aftermarkets. Its products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist, braking, steering, suspension, occupant safety systems, electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in East Lansing, MI.

Behr GmbH & Co. KG manufactures automotive air condition and engine cooling systems. It supplies equipment for light vehicles and trucks. The firm offers passenger cars, commercial vehicles, aftermarket, motor sport and engines, industrial applications, small engine components and mechatronics. The company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

MAHLE GmbH engages in the manufacture, sale, and distribution of pistons and engine components. It operates through the following segments: Engine Systems and Components, Filtration and Engine Peripherals, Thermal Management, Electronics and Mechatronics, and Aftermarket. The Engine Systems and Components segment develops piston systems and cylinder components in two-wheeled vehicles, passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and large engines. The Filtration and Engine Peripherals segment manufactures filters, pump systems, as well as oil coolers for engine and transmission applications. The Thermal Management segment focuses on the electrification of powertrain and thermal management of batteries. The Electronics and Mechatronics specializes in powertrain and e-mobility, such as electric drives, actuators and auxiliaries, as well as control and power electronics. The Aftermarket segment offers engine parts, filters, turbochargers, and mechatronics components, as well as products for thermal management, vehicle diagnostics, exhaust gas analyzers, and service equipment for HVAC systems and automatic transmissions maintenance. The company was founded by Hermann Mahle on December 1, 1920 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG engages in the sale of assembly and fastening materials. Its products include screws, screw accessories, anchors to tools, chemical-technical products, hand tools, anchoring systems, plant equipment, building supplies, soldering and welding products, and personal protection equipment. The company was founded by Adolf Würth in 1945 and is headquartered in Kuenzelsau-Gaisbach, Germany.

Fresenius Kabi AG manufactures medical devices for therapies. It specializes in lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion and clinical nutrition. The firm offers infusion solutions for fluid substitution, blood volume replacement, intravenously administered drugs as well as the respective medical devices for the application, pump systems and infusion management systems. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Bad Homburg, Germany.

Siemens AG Österreich engages in the manufacture and sale of industrial products in the fields of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, measurement engineering, control engineering, machine building, as well as precision mechanics and related technologies. It also plans, executes, and sells all types of systems and system components for the production, transmission, and processing of information and energy. The company was founded on October 23, 1879 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

Telefonica UK Ltd. provides broadband and Internet Protocol VPN network services. The company was founded by John Carrington and is headquartered in Slough, the United Kingdom.

ZF North America, Inc. manufactures transmission and driveline components for passenger cars, light trucks, buses, and heavy-duty trucks. Its products include clutches, actuators, steering systems, suspensions, and differentials. The firm also makes clutches and machine drives for industrial machinery such as printing machines and industrial robots. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Northville, MI.

Krones, Inc. manufactures packaging and bottling line systems. It also produces brew house and processing systems, information technology solutions, and warehouse logistics systems. The company was founded on October 7, 1966 and is headquartered in Franklin, WI.

Deutsche Messe AG engages in the organization and operations of trade shows, exhibitions, and business fairs. It offers lead generation services that focuses on B2B customer acquisition services; analysis; conceptual design; planning and implementation; location research services for various events; promoters and web based event software; and guest management services. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Hannover, Germany.

Siemens AB provides solutions for infrastructure, energy technology, production, health, automation, and digitalization. It operates through the following business areas: Gas and Power, Smart Infrastructure, and Digital Industries. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Solna, Sweden.

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG engages in designing, production, and distribution of engines and propulsion systems. The company was founded by Karl Maybach and Ferdinand von Zeppelin in 1909 and is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany.

Part of Babcock International Group Plc, Weir Strachan & Henshaw UK specializes in engineering design, project management, and defense and nuclear industries service provision. The private company is based in Ashton, UK. Weir Strachan & Henshaw was acquired by Babcock International Group Plc from The Weir Group Plc on April 21, 2008 for $129.81 million.

Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. oHG engages in telecommunication services. It specializes in digitalisation, protection and security of personal data, ad network processing. The company was founded in May 1995 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Borgers SE & Co. KGaA develops and produces components for automobiles. It offers hood insulations, outer dash insulations, engine casings and sound deadening products, inner dash insulations, floor carpet systems, seat cushion supports seat back trims, package trays, trims rear seats, trims beneath rear seats, boot mats, inner wheel arch liners, spare wheel shaping trims, trunk sill covers, tailage trims, outer wheel arch liners, undershields, headliners, panels, side and rear panels, bunk bed supports, and curtains for cars, vans, and trucks. The company was founded in 1866 by Johann Borgers and is headquartered in Bocholt, Germany.

FAG Bearings Corp. designs and manufactures precision ball and roller bearings. The private company is located in the US.

Telefónica Europe Plc operates as a mobile communication services company. It offers integrated mobile, fixed, and broadband services. The firm provides mobile telecommunications services using universal mobile telecommunications system, general packet radio services, and fixed line systems. The company was founded on December 10, 2004 and is headquartered in Slough, the United Kingdom.

Part of Andritz AG, Prensas Schuler SA is a Brazilian company that manufactures and distributes metal forming machines. The private company is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Part of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA, Fresenius Medical Care Management AG is a German company that provides innovative products, therapies, and services to create a livable future for their patients. The private company is based in Bad Homburg, Germany. The company specializes in chronic and acute kidney dialysis and therapeutic apheresis. The company was founded in 2005. The CEO is Helen Giza.

Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH provides event management services and is ultimately controlled by the Stadt Friedrichshafen. The private company is based in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The German company was founded in 1950. Klaus Wellmann has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung, Fresenius Management SE is a German company that provides investment management services. The private company is based in Bad Homburg vor der Hoehe, Germany. The company was founded in 2010. Michael Sen has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

INPRO GmbH is a joint venture between Volkswagen and Siemens that develops innovative software solutions for industrial production and engineering processes. The joint venture company's headquarters are located in Berlin, Germany. With 75 employees from 10 different nations, the German company offers adaptable x-io apps to increase overall equipment effectiveness and improve production efficiency, quality, and sustainability. In addition, INPRO provides insights for strategy development, faster access to technology information, and understanding of competitors' development activities. The company's industriesoftware includes automated verriegelungsplanung for multiroboter systems, modularer werkzeugkasten for 3D-simulation and reverse engineering, twino molding, nahtloses engineering data management, twino testing, and intelligente weiterverarbeitung von punktewolken. INPRO also offers holistic innovation management and digital solutions for the automotive industry through their 360° Digital Industry Innovation Hub. One of their products, ginero, increases the efficiency of multi-robot cell planning by automating the process and reducing the risk of planning errors.

Ernst & Young GmbH provides financial advice services. It offers advisory, assurance, tax, growth markets, transactions, tax and specialty services. The firm serves to the automotive, transportation, consumer products, retail, oil, gas, mining, metals, power, utilities, technology and real estate industries. The company is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Siemens Digital Industries engages in the provision of technology solutions in the areas of industrial automation and digitalization. It also focuses on artificial intelligence, edge computing, industrial 5G, autonomous handling systems, blockchain and additive manufacturing, as well as cloud-based open Internet of Things operating system. The company is headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany.

Inpro Innovationsgesellschaft für fortgeschrittene is a research and development company based in Berlin, Germany. Inpro Innovationsgesellschaft für fortgeschrittene engages in research and development in natural sciences, engineering, agricultural sciences, and medicines. The German company was founded in 1983 and is led by CEO Gerd Eßer.