Hemlock Semiconductor LLC

Rochester Gear was founded in 1933 as National Electric Welding Machines Company and changed its name to Newcor in 1969. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products principally for the automotive, heavy-duty, agricultural and industrial markets. It is focused on two core competencies that include precision machined components and molded rubber and plastic products. Rochester Gear also operates the Bay City Division that designs and builds welding and forming equipment. In 2003, the company was purchased by EXX, a publicly held company traded on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol EXX.A and EXX.B. Rochester Gear is also a component supplier utilizing strategic business management for customer and technology focus. The company aims to grow through customer and supplier partnerships, technology, operational excellence and focused acquisitions. Rochester Gear is located in Clifford and Royal Oak, Mich.

Using the classic art of hand forming combined with the latest in high-tech manufacturing processes, Woodard is committed to creating outdoor furniture that is functional as well as elegant. Each piece in the Classics collection is hand-formed using solid wrought iron stock. The technique used to develop Woodard wrought iron furniture has literally been handed down from generation to generation. Workers use an anvil and hammer to forge the intricate iron details. The company s aluminum collection is made from cast aluminum that exceeds the standards for durability, and the All Seasons outdoor wicker furniture is constructed using weather resistant, synthetic fibers. Woodward was honored in 2004 as a Design Excellence Award winner, considered the highest recognition for design in the casual furniture industry.

Rugged Liner, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, manufacturers and markets high-quality drop-in bed liners and other truck accessories for the original equipment manufacturers and automotive aftermarket business. The company owns and operates a motor-sports facility located near Brainerd, Minn. Sports Resorts International is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the symbol SPRI. It serves as a holding company for Rugged Liner, Brainerd International Raceway & Resort (BIR) and Raceway 66. The company has no independent operations of its own; however, it provides various administrative functions for its operating subsidiaries. Rugged Liner maintains corporate headquarters in Owosso, Mich.