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ABB is a technology-based provider of power and automation products, systems, solutions and services in the United States. The company s products and services enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. ABB serves customers in the automotive, building, chemical, electrical, marine, metal, mineral, paper, power and water industries. ABB employs more than 11,250 people in manufacturing and other facilities throughout North America. It operates five divisions that include power products, power systems, automation products, process automation and robotics. The company offers high- and medium-voltage products, power and distribution transformers, utility automation and power systems, and motors and machines.

LORD Corporation is one of the world s leading, privately held companies that provide adhesives, coatings and magnetically responsive technologies. The company designs, manufactures and markets a range of vibration, motion and noise control products. It maintains manufacturing facilities in more than eight countries and employs over 2,500 professionals. LORD Corporation has annual sales revenue of $725 million. The company serves the transportation, electronics, industrial, agriculture and construction, and aerospace and defense markets. It offers solutions for military defense systems and commercial and military electronics equipment. LORD Corporation provides various bearing adapter pads, cavity encapsulants, control rod bushings, multiplane mounts and pulley isolators. The company also offers potting and coating solutions for electronic circuit assembly.