E. Lee Qualls

Victor Technologies Group, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of cutting, welding and gas control equipment used in various fabrication, construction and manufacturing operations around the world. Its products are used in a wide variety of applications and industries, where steel is cut and welded, including steel fabrication, manufacturing of transportation and mining equipment, many types of construction such as offshore oil and gas rigs, repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facilities and shipbuilding. The firm designs, manufactures and sells products in categories that include gas equipment; plasma power supplies, torches and consumable parts; carbon arc gouging products; welding equipment; arc accessories, including torches, consumable parts and accessories; and filler metals and hardfacing alloys. The company markets its products under a portfolio of brands that includes Victor, Victor Thermal Dynamics, Victor Arcair, Victor Turbo Torch, Tweco, Thermal Arc, Stoody, Firepower and Cigweld. Victor Technologies Group was founded on August 8, 1987 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO.

Victor Technologies International, Inc. engages in the manufacture of cutting, welding, and gas control equipment. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO.

Exide Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of stored electrical energy solutions. It manufactures and supplies lead-acid batteries for transportation and industrial applications. It operates through the following business segments: Transportation Americas, Transportation Europe and ROW, Industrial Energy Americas, and Industrial Energy Europe and ROW. The Transportation Americas segment sells aftermarket transportation products through various distribution channels, including mass merchandisers, auto parts outlets, wholesale distributors, and battery specialists. The Transportation Europe and ROW segment offers original equipment manufacturer batteries to the light vehicle, light commercial vehicle, and commercial vehicle industries. The Industrial Energy Americas segment supplies Motive Power and Network Power applications. The Industrial Energy Europe and ROW segment distributes Motive Power products and services in Europe through in-house sales and service organizations. Its products include starting lighting and ignition batteries for cars, trucks, off-road vehicles, agricultural and construction vehicles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, marine, and other applications. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Milton, GA.

Shell Lubricants is a leading private company in the lubricants industry, supplying over 13% of lubricants volume. Shell Lubricants is based in Prince George, VA. The company offers a portfolio of top-quality brands, including Shell Rotella, Pennzoil, Quaker State, FormulaShell, Shell Tellus, Shell Rimula, Shell Spirax, and Jiffy Lube. Shell Lubricants has been delivering unrivaled protection and performance for over 40 years, including the Rotella heavy-duty diesel engine oils. The right lubricants, greases, and coolants play a vital role in helping protect critical components against wear, deposits, and corrosion, giving fleet managers peace of mind that their equipment is protected in all conditions.