Maersk Inc

Marubeni America Corporation, also known as MAC, is a general trading company that acts as an intermediary and broker in various types of trade between business enterprises and countries. The company imports and exports a range of agricultural goods, machineries and energy products. It provides a variety of sales support, transportation, insurance, storage, and financing and leasing options. The company offers engineering, construction, and traffic and logistics planning services. It has more than 35 subsidiary and affiliated companies throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. The company additionally participates in community welfare programs and support nonprofit organizations. Marubeni America Corporation is a part of Marubeni Corporation, which is a Japanese firm that was founded in 1858.

Glencore is a privately held company owned by its management and employees. The company employs more than 2,000 people worldwide in over 50 offices in 40 countries. Glencore is one of the world's largest suppliers of a wide range of commodities and raw materials to industrial consumers. Its commercial counterparts are both producers and industrial consumers. The company serves a wide range of industries, such as automotive, power generation, steel production and food processing. Glencore is a source of metals and minerals, crude oil and coal and agricultural products for its clients.

Located in Stamford, Calif., Axel Johnson is a privately owned corporation. It is the North American investment branch of the Sweden-based Axel Johnson AB. The company focuses on energy, environmental and communications technology business sectors for the North American market. Its investments include Sprague Energy and the Parkson Corporation. Founded in 1920, the average length of its ownership in holdings is nearly 20 years. Axel Johnson, Axel Johnson AB and another Swedish company, AXFast BV, all are affiliated with the Axel Johnson Group, but are legally and financially independent. The Axel Johnson Group has revenues of approximately $8 billion and employs over 15,000 people worldwide.