Thomas R. Miklich

OM Group, Inc. is a technology-based industrial growth company. It engages in developing, producing and marketing chemicals, advanced materials and electrochemical energy storage products worldwide. The company operates through the following segments: Magnetic Technologies, Advanced Materials, Specialty Chemicals and Battery Technologies. The Magnetic Technologies segment is engaged in the development, manufacturing and distribution of industrial-use magnetic products and systems for electronic equipment markets, including the renewable energy, automotive systems, construction & mining and industrial sectors. The Advanced Materials segment manufactured inorganic products using unrefined cobalt and other metals and served the mobile energy storage, renewable energy, automotive systems, construction and mining and industrial end markets. The Specialty Chemicals segment develops, produces and supplies chemicals for electronic applications, industrial applications including coatings, composites and tire; and photomasks used by customers to produce semiconductors and related products. The Battery Technologies segment provides advanced batteries, battery management systems, battery-related research and energetic devices for defense, space and medical markets. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

AGU US Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interests in agricultural production supplies which include chemicals, fertilizer, and seed manufacturing. It distributes to clients such as farmers, commercial growers, and regional dealers. The firm provides crop and inventory management, biotechnology advising and custom blending services. The company is headquartered in Greeley, CO.

United Agri Products, Inc. distributes agricultural and non-crop inputs in the United States and Canada. The firm markets line of products which include chemicals, seeds and fertilizers to growers & regional dealers. Its services include crop management, biotechnology advisory services, custom blending, inventory management and custom applications of crop inputs. The company was founded in 1978 and is located in Greeley, CO.

Velocity Technology Solutions V, Inc. provides information technology outsourcing and consulting services. The firm also offers ERP hosting services, including hosting and managed, transition, helpdesk support, application support, education services and training, technical application management, database administration support, tax and legislative updates. The company was founded by Michael A. Vadini in 1998 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

BOASSO Global, Inc. provides transportation services. It offers chemical bulk transportation, logistics, container and depot, intermodal, leasing, and risk services. The company was founded by B. F. Leaman in 1913 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Invacare Corp. engages in the manufacture and distribution of medical equipment used in non-acute care settings. It focuses on medical device solutions for congenital, acquired, and degenerative ailments. The firm operates through the following segments: North America and Europe. The company was founded by Aaron Malachi Mixon III in 1979 and is headquartered in Elyria, OH.

Vibrantz Corp. engages in the business of manufacturing specialty materials. Its products include frits, porcelain and other glass enamels, glazes, stains, decorating colors, pigments, inks, polishing materials, dielectrics, electronic glasses and other specialty coatings. The company was founded by Harry D. Cushman, Raymond Williams, and Henry Luebbert in 1919 and is headquartered in Mayfield Heights, OH.