OptiGrate Corp

Hills is devoted to the design, development and manufacture of machinery and technology for the synthetic fiber industry. The equipment is set-up for production of UOY, POY, FOY, BCF, spunbond and meltblown products. Hills labs have helped to develop new polymers, processes and fiber products. The research equipment supplied by Hills includes self-standing machines capable of producing melt spun, wet spun and spunbond fibers. The company is also emerging as a leader in the growing bi-component fiber field. Research and pilot machines for producing bi-component fibers are in high demand. Take-ups are available for winding UOY, POY, FDY, spunbond, meltblown, staple and BCF. Typical machine users include fiber producers, polymer suppliers, research facilities and universities. Functions include testing and development of processes and products for new fibers, polymers, color concentrates and fiber finishes. Hills is based in Melbourne, Fla., and has operated for more than 30 years.

Optronics is a division of DRS Technologies, which is one of the fastest growing defense technology companies in the world. DRS Technologies serves military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors throughout the world. The company develops, manufactures and supports a range of systems for homeland security and military requirements. It offers power generators, thermal imaging devices, and water and fuel distribution systems. The company also provides environmental control, electronic sensor, air combat training, and chemical and biological decontamination systems. It provides services for aircraft loaders and military trailers. The company offers a variety of logistics support, telecommunication and information technology services.

With Kegel, strikes can sometimes be considered a good thing. The company helps bowling centers operate with fewer problems. Kegel studies the variables surrounding lane conditions. It has been helping bowling centers take back control of their lane conditions through the development of Sanction Technology and remains one of the only ISO 9001-certified manufacturers in the industry. The company s tournament edition lane machine is used to condition the lanes for some of the most prestigious and important competitive bowling events throughout the world including the PWBA, ABC, WIBC and WTBA tournaments. Along with its lane machines, the company offers a line of conditioners, cleaners and lane supplies. Kegel is located in Lake Wales, Fla.