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EFC International is a distributor of engineered fasteners and components, catering to multiple industries, including automotive, electrified vehicles, energy, agriculture, and furniture. The company manufactures a diverse range of products, such as plastic injection molded components, spring steel stampings, cold-formed fasteners, clamp products, and motion control and routing components. Additionally, EFC International offers light assemblies and other related products. The company is committed to providing engineering support to its customers, ensuring that their unique and evolving needs are effectively met.

Red Monkey Foods is located in the sprawling Ozark Mountains of Southwest Missouri. Our focus is concentrated on having fun, and ensuring this fun exists with others who love spending time in the kitchen, or front of the outdoor grill. At Red Monkey Foods, we want to make sure you have the latest and greatest in innovative high quality products, at a reasonable price. OUR COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION At Red Monkey Foods we continually strive to meet the demands of today's consumers who are insisting on new and exciting flavors. Red Monkey Foods is proud to be a pioneer in utilizing the latest technology available to introduce cutting edge products. Our mission is helping customers with issues such as time constraints, flavor fatigue, health concerns, and of course, preparing great tasting meals. At the Red Monkey Foods development lab our focus is offering lower sodium products, free of MSG and other unhealthy ingredients. This combination, along with our eye catching graphics will help ensure we add profitability to the spice category for retailers. Spices and seasonings are our passion, and the Monkey knows a thing or two about them. We are committed to educating consumers on how to incorporate herbs, spices, and seasonings in their everyday meals. Our commitment to our retailers and consumers is unsurpassed when it comes to customer service. You can count on the Monkey to provide an amazing variety of seasoning blends, and we are constantly working in our labs on the next fabulous flavor concoction! OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY At Red Monkey Foods we take the quality of our products very seriously. We don't believe in putting anything on your table that we wouldn't serve our families and friends. We maintain high standards to ensure the best quality products for our consumers. The Monkey only purchases herbs and spices from the current year's crop and chooses to keep small quantities of products in our warehouses to ensure our customers are able to buy the freshest ingredients possible. Because of this commitment to quality, there is also a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all our products. Red Monkey Foods welcomes feedback. We love to hear how you think we are doing. The Monkey reads all comments and does his best to reply to everyone. LEARN, COOK, AND PLAY WITH US We offer cooking tips, recipes, and a whole lot of fun. Submit your own videos and recipes to our website and be part of the fun, creative community of aspiring chefs that just love to play in the kitchen. THE RED MONKEY ADVANTAGE Organic & All Natural, no MSG, lower sodium content: the healthy choice High quality product with a competitive price Line-Priced: easy for retail, easy for the customer Selection meets demand from consumers wanting new & exciting flavors and unique blends Innovative products that have a place in the mainstream market A convenient way to prepare a healthy, flavorful meal Superior customer service & great attention to detail: a fun company to work with

United Poly Systems, LLC, founded in 2011 by Jim Massengale and Bert Bridges, specializes in the manufacture of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes. The company produces a range of HDPE products, including pressure pipes for fluid transmission and duct pipes for cable and electrical transmission, catering to various industries such as telecommunications, power utilities, sewer systems, portable water, and oil and gas collection. With over 40 years of combined experience, the founders leverage their industry knowledge and relationships to fulfill customer needs efficiently. United Poly Systems offers customizable pipes in various sizes, colors, and dimensions, with the capability to produce pipes from ¾” to 16”. Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, and with an additional office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company benefits from a competitive freight advantage, enabling it to serve a significant portion of the U.S. market as demand for HDPE pipe continues to grow alongside infrastructure improvement initiatives.

Hospice Advantage, LLC is a provider of end-of-life care services, catering to patients and families across 14 states, including Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Founded in 2004 by Rod Hildebrant, the company is Medicare and Medicaid certified and aims to deliver compassionate care to those with life-limiting illnesses. Hospice Advantage offers a range of services, including hospice and home care, palliative care, personal assistance, and bereavement support. The company addresses patients' essential needs, such as nutrition, bathing, and household tasks, while also providing companionship and assistance with errands. Additionally, it supplies medical equipment and conducts necessary diagnostic studies related to terminal illnesses. Based in Bay City, Michigan, Hospice Advantage operates as a subsidiary of Hospice Compassus, Inc.

As the North American leader in specialty aerosol product manufacturing, the PLZ Aeroscience family of companies specializes in the development, manufacturing, packaging and distribution of a comprehensive line of contract fill, brand and private label products. They formulate, blend, fill and package more than 2,500 brand and private label products, including industrial solvents, lubricants and degreasers, adhesives, sanitary supply disinfectants, insecticides, cleaners, polishes, air fresheners, and personal care products. Since 1947, they have filled billions of aerosol cans for thousands of customers. In fact, each PLZ Aeroscience company is a success story in itself with deep history, strong name recognition, and solid brand reputation across numerous industries. PLZ Aeroscience sets a high standard in on-time delivery of quality products. Their products adhere to federal and state VOC-regulated requirements and are compliant long before implementation deadlines, which enables us to avoid product performance fluctuations and delivery interruptions due to formulation and labeling changes. It’s their privilege to support your entry to market and assist you in reaching the next level of success. PLZ Aeroscience is a member of Pritzker Group which owns and operates market leading companies in the manufactured products, services and healthcare sectors. The firm’s history as an entrepreneurial family-owned enterprise and its permanent, proprietary capital base allow PLZ the flexibility to invest in serving its customers' needs over the long term.