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Whether it's an industrial manufacturing or an environmental cleanup application, Gast Manufacturing can create custom, cost-effective solutions to any pneumatic problem. Founded in 1921, Gast has consistanly been one of the leaders in the design and manufacture of air-moving products. It produces vacuum pumps, compressors, air motors, gear motors, vacuum generators, regenerative blowers and Smart Air technology, all while meeting the challenging applications of end-users worldwide. Gast maintains an extensive line of ready-to-ship products and is always prepared to realize and solve unique air-handling problems. Gast conforms to all essential European community directives and requirements concerning health, safety, environmental and consumer protection. Currently, all Gast products available for sale in the European community are in compliance with the machinery, low voltage and electromagnetic compatibility directives. In 1998, Gast was acquired by IDEX Corporation and became part of their Pump Products Group. Gast is headquartered in Benton Harbor, Mich.

Founded in 1931, Dwyer Instruments is one of the leading manufacturers of controls and instrumentation products. The company serves various chemical, food, oil, gas, pollution control, and heating, ventilation and air-conditioning companies. It offers products under the brand names, such as Magnehelic, Photohelic, Hi-Flow and Rate Master. Dwyer Instruments manufactures a variety of products that control and regulate pressure, air velocity, temperature, flow, humidity and air quality. The company also provides process control devices, such as fan speed controllers, isolating transmitters, relays, speed switches and switch testers. Additionally, Dwyer Instruments trademarks include Optitrol, Love Controls, Lite Rite, MagneSense and Plast-A-Vane.

Thor Industries is one of the world s largest manufacturers of recreational vehicles and trailers. The company was founded in August 1980 when Wade F.B. Thompson and Peter B. Orthwein acquired Airstream, one of the most recognized names in the motor home and trailer industries. Thor is responsible for such brands as Aerolite, Airstream, Breckenridge, CrossRoads (acquired in 2004), Damon, Dutchmen (acquired in 1984), Four Winds, General Coach (acquired in 1982), Keystone, Komfort, Mandalay, Champion Bus, Eldorado National and Goshen Coach (acquired in 2005). Its Thor America operation in Middleburg, Pa., manufactures Citation and Chateau travel trailers and fifth wheels. Thor Industries has more than 7,000 employees and has been manufacturing outdoor vehicles for nearly 30 years. The company s corporate office is located in Jackson Center, Ohio.