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Knight Industries & Associates finds safe solutions to ergonomic challenges. The company began in 1984 as a specialty design and build shop that solved specific manufacturing problems for the automotive industry in Detroit. As specialty systems became standard for Knight, it evolved into designing and replacing original material handling systems with ergonomic solutions. The company s capabilities include design software: AutoCAD 2000, Catia, Unigraphics, Solidworks, fabricating centers-CNC operated, laser cutting, plasma cutting, robotic welding and $5 million in capital equipment. Among Knight s clients are major automotive accounts like DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Ford, Honda, Lamb Technicon, Kuka Welding, ABB Robotics, Dana, Lear, Johnson Controls, Budd, Varity, American Axle, ITT Automotive, Mercedes, BMW and Nissan. Knight Industries & Associates is based in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich., Guardian Industries is a manufacturer of architectural glass and automotive products. In addition, the company operates through several subsidiaries that are collectively called Guardian Building Products. Guardian Building Products consists of Ashley Aluminum, Guardian Fiberglass and Guardian Installed Services. Each of these divisions serves the residential and commercial construction industries. Guardian Fiberglass provides primarily fiberglass insulation. Ashley Aluminum manufactures aluminum products. Guardian Building Products Distribution is an extensive network of distribution centers and laminating plants located throughout North America. Guardian Industries and its subsidiaries and affiliates employ more than 19,000 people at manufacturing facilities located throughout North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.