William L. Nyland

Part of Ferguson Plc, Ferguson UK Holdings Ltd. is a leading distributor of plumbing and heating products. The company is based in Wokingham, UK and was founded in 1887. Wolseley, as it is commonly known, operates through 542 branches and three distribution centers, employing approximately 5,000 full-time employees.

GKN Holdings Ltd. operates as a finance, investment and holding company. It develops, builds and supplies automotive driveline products and systems for use in the premium vehicles. The firm operates in three main product areas such as aero structures, engine components and sub-systems. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Redditch, the United Kingdom.

The NORDAM Group LLC engages in the manufacture and repair of aircraft components. It offers original equipment manufacturing for business, commercial, and military aircrafts; and provides repair and maintenance services. The company was founded by Ray H. Siegfried II on April 1, 1969 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

The Pratt & Whitney Co., Inc. designs, manufactures, and services aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. It offers commercial engine, military engine, and auxiliary power units. The company was founded by Frederick Rentschler in 1925 and is headquartered in East Hartford, CT.

GKN Sinter Metals, Inc. manufactures precision powder metal components. It offers sinter metal components, self-lubricating bearings, filter technology and components of specified porosity, powder metal injection moldings, powder forged components, aluminum sinter metal, and soft magnetic sinter metal components. The company was founded in 1759 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI.

GKN Aerospace Services supplies structures, components, assemblies and engineering services to aircraft and aero engine manufacturers. The company is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

Fokker Technologies Holding BV design, develops, and manufactures engineered aircraft systems to aircraft manufacturers. The firm also provides aircraft fleet support services. The company was founded by Anthony Fokker in 1911 and is headquartered in Papendrecht, the Netherlands.

GKN Automotive Ltd. manufactures transmissions equipment for the automotive industry. Its other products include power takeoff shafts and wheels for off-highway vehicles including agriculture, forestry, construction and mining equipment. The company is located in Birmingham, UK.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland operates as a professional membership organization. The non-profit company is based in Edinburgh, UK. The British company was founded by Janice Margaret Brown and Sundeep Bahanda. The CEO is Bruce Cartwright.

Unical Aviation, Inc. is a woman-owned business which manufactures and supplies aviation parts. Its products include airframe, engine, rotable, avionics and expendable parts & components for aircraft and aircraft engines. The company was founded by Han Tan and Mercy Tan in 1990 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA

GKN Group Services Ltd. engages in the provision of business support services. The company was founded on February 23, 1925 and is headquartered in Birmingham, the United Kingdom.

Continental Emitec Verwaltungs GmbH is engaged in the production of metal substrates that reduce fuel consumption and minimize particulate and nitrogen oxide emissions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Lohmar, Germany.

The Automotive Council is engaged in developing co-operation between UK government and the automotive sector. It is focused on technology, supply chain and business environment and skills working groups. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Ferguson Holdings Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in distribution and sale of plumbing and heating products. The firm also supplies building and waterworks materials. It operates through the following geographical segments: United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The company was founded by Frederick York Wolseley in 1887 and is headquartered in Wokingham, the United Kingdom.

GKN Aerospace Services Structures Corp. manufactures aircraft engines and engine parts. The company is headquartered in Woodridge, IL.

Alpine Advanced Materials LLC provides custom engineered parts and components. It serves the aerospace, defense, energy and transportation industries. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders Ltd. operates as a trade association for the United Kingdom motor industry. The firm supports and promotes its member's interests, at home and abroad, to government, stakeholders and the media. The company was founded by Frederick Simms on July 22, 1902 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.