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Qwest Communications International, Inc. engages in the provision of broadband Internet-based data, voice, and image communications services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Shin-Etsu Handotai Co., Ltd. manufactures silicon wafers and ingots used in semiconductor products preparation, manufacturing chips & computers, consumer electronics, and telecommunications devices. The firm has manufacturing plants in Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Livingston, and USA. Its clients include Atmel, Intel, and Motorola. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Shintech, Inc. produces polyvinyl chloride and caustic soda. Its products are used in construction, medicines, credit cards, water treatment, and soaps. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust provides education and community engagement opportunities. The firm also presents arts events and visual arts exhibitions. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Part of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., SEH America, Inc. is a manufacturer of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry. The private company is based in Vancouver, WA. SEH offers a wide range of silicon products and is committed to achieving its business needs in accordance with corporate directives and quality management system standards. The company also prioritizes environmental sustainability and has implemented an effective environmental management system to reduce operating costs associated with energy and natural resource consumption, waste disposal, and packaging. SEH values diversity and hires individuals who conduct business with integrity, respect, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Allegheny Conference on Community Development operates as economic and community development organizations, which combines private sector leadership with commitment from public sector partners. The company was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC designs, manufactures and distributes automotive glass products and services. It offers original equipment manufacturers windshields, rear and side windows, sidelites, automotive coatings, consumer products, and sundries that range from adhesives to hand tools, gloves to power tools, paper towels to tapes, and resins and razor blades. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Hoxan Corp. is a Japanese company that manufactures, sells, and exports fancy veneer, plywood, timber, and other related products.

Part of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., Kashima Vinyl Chloride Monomer Co., Ltd. is a chemical product business based in Kamisu, Japan. The Japanese company produces basic chemical products such as ECH and ALC based on propylene and functional products consisting of C3 guidelines. Kashima Chemical also specializes in chlorine technology, hydroxylation technology, and aminoization technology. The private company's main products include Allyl Cro Lide and Epicrol Hydrentin. Kashima Vinyl Chloride Monomer Co. was acquired by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. on December 16, 2011.

Yoshimoto Pole Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells steel poles. It also offers concrete and plastic coating products. The company was founded on December 5, 1961 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., SE Tylose Holding GmbH is a major manufacturer of cellulose ethers worldwide, offering products such as Tylose/Tylopur for various applications. The private company is based in Wiesbaden, Germany and produces approximately 65,000 tpa. The German company's products, including METOLOSE®, enable functions like sustained release or water retention. SE Tylose is also a leader in solid dispersion technology with their product Shin-Etsu AQOAT®. The company was founded in 2004 and is led by CEOs Fumio Arai and Ervin Edward Schroeder.

Part of Fujitsu Ltd., Fujitsu Research Institute Ltd. is a consulting service that uses the latest techniques and ICT to propose solutions in various fields of each Japanese company in order to realize the true management innovation of customers. The private company was founded in 1986 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. Equipped with the maximum of "R&D" to strengthen, "economic research", which is a bird's-eye view of social, economic and industrial trends, and makes policy proposals for the future, and maximizes these synergy.

Part of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., Shin-Etsu Silicone Taiwan Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese company that manufactures and supplies polyvinyl chloride, silicone and cellulose derivatives. The private company is based in Taipei, Taiwan. The company was founded in 1975. The CEO is Oguan Hideaki.

The American Coatings Association is an organization that represents the paint and coatings industry in the United States. The association is based in Washington and offers various programs and publications, including CoatingsVoice, HMIS, State Affairs Network, PaintCare, and Safety Awards Program. The association provides information on the industry's history, types of coatings, economic contributions, and environmental impacts. It also advocates for policy priorities and engages in issue backgrounders. It also provides market data and analyses, such as Coatings Traqr™, and hosts events like the CoatingsTech Conference.

Part of PPG Industries, Inc., PPG Industries Europe SARL is a Swiss company that manufactures and wholesales chemical products. The private company is based in Rolle, Switzerland.

Part of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., SE Tylose GmbH & Co. KG is a major manufacturer of cellulose ethers worldwide, offering specialty ingredients to support the formulation of liquid and semi-solid drug products. SE Tylose is based in Wiesbaden, Germany, and produces approximately 65,000 tpa. The German company's Tylose and product portfolio is designed to meet current and future needs. Fumio Arai has been the CEO of the private company since 1981.