Russell M. Flaum

The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons.

Quanex Corp is a subsidiary of Gerdau S.A. It primarily focused on vehicular products business & non-building products related corporate accounts. The company was founded in 1927 and was headquartered in Houston, TX.

Ryerson, Inc. is a platinum equity company, which engages in the processing and distribution of metal products. The company process and distributes products in stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel and alloy steels and a limited line of nickel and red metals in various shapes and forms which include coils, sheets, rounds, hexagons, square and flat bars, plates, structurals and tubing. It provides a broad range of processing and fabrication services and supply chain solutions, including just-in-time delivery and value-added components to original equipment manufacturers. The company's services include: just-in-time inventory programs, production of kits containing multiple products for ease of assembly by the customer, consignment arrangements, and production and technical assistance. Ryerson was founded in 1842 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Z Capital Group LLC (ZCG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by James Zenni in 2006. ZCG serves as an investment manager and provides discretionary advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and private investment partnerships.

Part of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Signode Corp. is a company that offers a range of products and services across various segments such as Automotive, Welding, Construction Products, Food Equipment, Polymers & Fluids, Specialty Products, Test & Measurement and Electronics. Signode is based in Glenview, IL. The company is committed to managing its environmental product footprint and supply chain impact as part of its corporate social responsibility.

Northshore University Healthsystem provides healthcare services. The firm offers family, nuclear, pulmonary medicine, plastic surgery and surgical services. It also offers teaching and research programs, and trauma, prenatal and mammography centers. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL.