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Saildrone, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of autonomous sailing drones powered by wind and solar energy, enabling efficient and cost-effective ocean data collection. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company operates a fleet of these drones to gather live ocean data for various applications, including weather forecasting, oceanography, climate research, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. By providing comprehensive data, Saildrone supports governments and private entities in addressing ecological challenges and enhancing understanding of planetary systems. The company aims to build the world's largest high-resolution ocean datasets, contributing to improved insights in areas such as climate change and carbon cycling.

Saildrone, Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of autonomous sailing drones powered by wind and solar energy, enabling efficient and cost-effective ocean data collection. Founded in 2012 and based in Alameda, California, the company operates a fleet of these drones to gather live ocean data for various applications, including weather forecasting, oceanography, climate research, fish stock analysis, and environmental monitoring. By providing comprehensive data, Saildrone supports governments and private entities in addressing ecological challenges and enhancing understanding of planetary systems. The company aims to build the world's largest high-resolution ocean datasets, contributing to improved insights in areas such as climate change and carbon cycling.

Eaton Towers Limited is a prominent telecom tower company based in London, specializing in acquiring, building, and leasing shared infrastructure services to mobile and data network operators across Africa. Founded in 2009, the company has established a significant presence in countries including Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Burkina Faso, and Niger, boasting over 5,000 towers. Eaton Towers provides a range of services such as build-to-suit towers, co-location, in-building solutions, small cells, sale and leaseback, and managed services. It aims to address the growing demand for voice and data services driven by increased smartphone usage and the need for improved network coverage in rural areas. By enabling mobile network operators to share infrastructure, Eaton Towers helps reduce capital and operating costs, which is critical in a region where network build and operating expenses are notably high. Its customer base includes major African mobile operators like Airtel, MTN, Orange, Tigo, Vodacom, and Vodafone, positioning Eaton Towers as a key player in the African telecommunications landscape.

Dutch Bakery B.V. engages in developing and baking bake-off breads and pastries. The company offers sausage rolls, pastry sausage rolls, break breads, mini-pancakes, pancakes, mini snacks, and quiches, as well as reduced-oxygen packaged bread products.

DSM Synres B.V. produces solvent-borne alkyd and acrylic coating resins.

NCAB Group Flatfield B.V. specializes in the outsourced manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCBs). Established in 1987 and based in Tiel, the Netherlands, the company offers a range of services including design consultation, production advice, sourcing, field services, and logistics tailored to PCB needs. With a focus on optimizing market introduction times and enhancing competitiveness for its clients, Flatfield Multi Print aims to produce PCBs sustainably while minimizing overall costs through expertise, precision, and high product quality. The company operates through offices and partnerships in several countries, including the Netherlands, Hong Kong, China, the United Kingdom, and Germany, and functions as a subsidiary of NCAB Group.

Aweta G&P B.V. is a manufacturer based in Nootdorp, the Netherlands, specializing in the development, production, and sale of grading, sorting, and packing machines and equipment for fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The company's products are designed for a variety of produce, including apples, avocados, bell peppers, cucumbers, mangoes, melons, pears, stone fruits, and tomatoes. Additionally, Aweta produces specialized systems such as cameras and sorting installations tailored for specific applications, including flowers and pecans. The company also maintains offices in Cesena, Italy, and Fresno, California, to support its global operations.

Terwa operates as a manufacturer and supplier in the construction and automotive sectors, focusing on the development and distribution of metal components and precast concrete products. The company specializes in creating a diverse array of construction items, including prefabricated parts, tailored to meet the needs of clients throughout the Netherlands. With a solid position in these industries, Terwa is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that support various construction and automotive projects.

ALT Technologies BV, established in 2002 and based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, specializes in the development and manufacturing of labeling and self-adhesive products primarily for the automotive, durable goods, and security sectors. The company's product range includes durable point-of-sale labels, product identification labels, and warning labels, as well as functional components such as light diffusion labels and various airbag parts, including covers, wraps, and inflator seals. ALT Technologies holds multi-annual contracts with major airbag producers, ensuring its products are incorporated into numerous well-known automotive brands worldwide. The company operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices in Utrecht, Romania, and Shanghai, with an additional sales office in Detroit, Michigan. ALT Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Advanced Safety Technologies B.V.