Bio Lab, Inc

Headquartered in River Edge, N.J., Halocarbon Products Corporation produces specialty fluorochemicals. Its products include inert lubricants, aliphatic fluorochemical intermediates, inhalation anesthetics and other specialty products. The company s inert oils and greases are used in diverse applications, such as potassium chlorate pumps, water treatment systems and inert process solvents. Its fluoroplastics and fluoroelastomers are used as coatings, vessel-liners, films, gaskets, seals, laboratory equipment and hoses. The company operates through a network of distributors in the United Sates, Japan, Europe and China. Halocarbon Products Corporation has ISO 9000:2000 certification and is a member of the American Chemistry Council s Responsible Care Program. Its Web site features technical articles and contact details.

Incorporated in 1950, ABC Compounding is a manufacturing company that provides a range of maintenance and industrial cleaning chemicals. It offers the TerraClean brand of disinfectant wipes for stretchers and poles. The company also provides products from various manufacturers, such as Earth Force, Power Towels and Realty Works. ABC Compounding offers private-label products, as well as chemical dilution and dispensing systems. In addition, it provides products under the ProMouss brand. The company offers power concentrates, survivors and soaps. ABC Compounding operates a division, Lynx, which provides janitorial and maintenance products.

New Hermes is a subsidiary of Gravograph Industry International, a portolio company of the New York merchant bank, Castle Harlan. Gravograph is a leading manufacturer of innovative solutions for engraving and marking. The company is a global leader in engraving technology and utilizes its expertise to develop equipment, software, materials, training and technical services to provide its customers with complete solutions for every application. Gravograph provides solutions for retail, commercial, institutional and industrial applications -- from personalization to architectural signage to industrial part marking. The international network of the Gravograph group is composed of eight subsidiaries and 40 agents in the world. The company s U.S. headquarters is located in Duluth, Ga.