Matthew Robin

EMD Millipore Corp. engages in the provision of laboratory materials, technologies, and services to the life science industry. The company was founded by Jack Bush in 1954 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA.

Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

BioTissue Technologies GmbH specializes in the production, development and distribution of tissue replacement and restoration products. It products encompass cartilage regeneration grafts and implants. The firm also engages in research and development projects with focus on tissue engineering and regeneration. The company was founded in 1997 by Eszter Tánczos and is headquartered in Freiburg, Germany.

Sandoz, Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes generic pharmaceutical products. The firm focuses on therapeutic drug categories such as anti-infective, central nervous system disorder treatments, cardiovascular medicines, gastrointestinal agent, oncology therapies, and respiratory therapies. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

Hilti AG engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of construction tools and equipment. The company's product portfolio includes anchor systems, construction chemicals, cordless systems, direct fastening, drilling and demolition, firestop, diamond coring and cutting, modular support systems, measuring systems, screw fastening, façade systems, as well as accessories. It also provides system solutions, as well as software and services. The company was founded by Martin Hilti and Eugen Hilti in 1941 and is headquartered in Schaan, Liechtenstein.

Saurer AG manufactures textile machinery and components. It offers pre-spinning, roving frame, ring spinning, compact spinning, rotor spinning, winding, twisting and embroidery machines. The firm’s brands include Allma, Jintan, Saurer Embroidery, Schlafhorst, Volkmann and Zinser. IIt offers machinery components under the brand names that include Accotex, Daytex, Fibrevision, Heberlein, Temco and Texparts. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Wattwil, Switzerland.

Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., Coopers & Lybrand AG is a company based in Geneva, Switzerland.

Volksbank Reutlingen eG is a cooperative bank which provides financial and banking services to private and corporate clients. It offers online banking; checking accounts and credit cards; savings deposits and investments; loan and construction financing; real estate financing; insurances; pension plans; payment systems; business financing; as well as company formation and corporate succession. The company was founded in 1861 and is headquartered in Reutlingen, Germany.

Novartis Venture Fund provides early stage venture capital to companies in Europe, North America and Asia. The fund's focus is on the development of novel therapeutics and platforms, therefore it focuses on such sectors as Biotechnology and Biopharma. The fund makes seed and early stage investments ranging up to USD 30 million per company over its life. The fund makes follow-on and co-investments.

Part of Avantor, Inc., VWR International Europe BV is a Belgian company that wholesales pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Leuven, Belgium. The CEOs are Bernd Goell, Frederic Vanderhaegen, Kristiaan Nijs. The company was founded in 2002.

Sandoz Pharmaceuticals AG develops and produces biopharmaceuticals. The firm specializes in the production of biopharmaceutical and biosimilars for the treatment and prevention of chronic diseases. It focuses on finding cure for diseases, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and inherited metabolic disorders. The company was founded on January 6, 2006 and is headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

Hilti Italia SpA designs and manufactures equipment, technology and software solutions for the construction industry. Its products include tools and equipment for measuring, cutting, polishing drilling, coring, mounting, installation, and fire protection.It also offers equipment management, planning and consultancy, engineering services, logistics and documentation, online services, and sales channels. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy.

Elex AG is a Swiss family company that has been focusing on flue gas cleaning for over 80 years. The private company is based in Switzerland and have subsidiaries in other locations. The company provides advice and expertise on expanding filter systems, optimizing flue gas cleaning, and acquiring electrical filters. The company also offers numerical flow simulations to calculate and optimize systems, retrofit and upgrade services to enlarge systems or observe stricter limit values, and troubleshooting services for system faults. Elex is considered the market leader in flue gas cleaning and has over 2000 customers worldwide.

Sensirion AG manufactures sensors and sensor solutions for the measurement and control of humidity, gas, and liquid flows. It offers humidity sensors, temperature, liquid flow meters, mass flow meters, mass flow meters for gases, mass flow controllers for gases, gas meter modules, and differential pressure sensors. It serves appliances, automotive, building technology, consumer electronics, industrial automation, medical, internet of things, smart energy, and smart home markets. The company was founded by Feliz Mayer and Moritz Lechner in 1998 and is headquartered in Staefa, Switzerland.

Part of JFG Life Sciences Stiftung der Universität Basel, Cardiolynx AG operates as a Swiss biotechnology company. The company is based in Basel, Switzerland.

FASMED operates as a membership organization for medical device technologies. The private company is based in Muri, Switzerland.

Part of Steel Partners Holdings LP, SWM, Inc. is an American company.

Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics engages in manufacturing and designing of diagnostic, transfusion, and clinical equipment and systems. It serves the transfusion medicine community and laboratories around the world. The firm provides total solutions for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and confirming diseases early. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in High Wycombe, the United Kingdom.

Tecpharma Licensing AG engages in the acquisition, financing, holding, and management of intellectual property and licensing rights. It also acquires, rents, leases, and sells real estate properties. The company was founded on January 17, 2002 and is headquartered in Burgdorf, Switzerland.

Hilti Deutschland AG is a private company based in Kaufering, Germany. Hilti is a partner for professionals in the construction industry, offering leading products, software, and services in drilling, chiseling, anchoring, battery technology, screw fastening, fire protection, installation, direct fastening, measuring, and cutting technology. The German company was founded by Martin Hilti and the CEO is Jochen Olbert.

Hilti Nederland BV engages in the wholesale and distribution of construction materials. It offers battery tools, shot montage, installation systems, tools, measuring equipment and scanners, façade mounting systems, dust management and vacuum cleaners, fasteners, construction chemistry, consumables for tools, and fire resistance and protection. The company is headquartered in Berkel En Rodenrijs, the Netherlands.