Jeffrey T. Nelson

August Technology Corp. used to provides critical product and process enhancing information, which enabled microelectronic device manufacturers to drive down costs and time to market. Its decision tools correlate the defect data across surfaces and provided the comprehensive information necessary for device manufacturers to make process-enhancing decisions. The company was headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Elkay Manufacturing Co. engages in the manufacture of faucets, water coolers and fountains, smartwell water delivery systems, and quartz sinks. It offers stainless steel sinks, commercial kitchens, plumbing products, cabinetry, home decorations, design, drinking solutions, interior design, and kitchen remodeling. The company was founded by Leopold Katz and Louis Katz on January 26, 1920 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Rudolph Technologies, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and support of defect inspection, lithography, process control metrology, and process control software. Its products include semiconductor, light emitting diodes (LED), flat panel display, data storage, and compound semi. The company was founded by Otto Curt Rudolph in 1940 and is headquartered in Budd Lake, NJ.