Critical Systems Services

Founded in 1987, Spectrum Technologies manufactures and distributes measurement information technology to the agricultural market throughout the world. The company's technology is focused on four primary product groups. The weather and environmental monitoring group includes WatchDog weather stations, WatchDog data loggers and SpecWare software. The nutrient management tools group supplies SPAD 502 chlorophyll meters, Field Scout CM-100 chlorophyll meters and cardy meters. The integrated pest management tools group s products include nine plant disease forecast models, insect modeling software and degree-day records and software. And the soil moisture and quality measurement group supplies the TDR 300 soil moisture probe, the Investigator. Spectrum has over 12,000 customers in over 60 countries. Some of the company s customers include Pioneer Hi-Bred, Monsanto, Syngenta, USDA-ARS, Dow AgroSciences, Chiquita Brands, Dole and all major universities. Growers, Ag consultants, and golf course superintendents are users of the company's products. Spectrum Technologies is headquartered in Plainfield, Ill.

Specialize in small business and consumer computer repair/installation/networking.

Machinery Systems partners with Mazak and Sandvik. It deals in a wide range of new and used machine tools, engineering support, and processing and applications. It also provides cutting tools, workholding and machine fluids that include coolants and oils. The company offers various services and solutions that include communication software for floor programming, estimating and financing. Its specialized solutions include designing and installation of fixtures and workholding, cutting tools and toolholders. The company has a software division that provides services and solutions, including data collection and wireless solutions and Mazatrol programming solutions. Its other services include part program management and programming and tools integration. Machinery Systems is located in Schaumburg, Ill.