Lee Sowell

The Black & Decker Corp. manufactures power tools, electric lawn and garden tools, hardware and home improvement products. The firm has been setting the standard for innovation and design of power tools, accessories, outdoor yard care equipment, home cleaning products, automotive and lighting products, hardware and other home improvement products. The company was founded by S. Duncan Black and Alonzo G. Decker Sr. in 1910 and is headquartered in Towson, MD.

Part of Prism Group, Inc., Exmark Corp is a non-software packaging concern. The company is based in Monroe, WA. Exmark was acquired by MicroDisk Services on September 15, 1992 for $1 million.

Rust-Oleum Corp. manufactures and markets coatings used in both consumer and industrial applications. It products include Stops Rust, Painter's Touch and Krud Kutter. The company was founded by Robert Fergusson in 1921 and is headquartered in Vernon Hills, IL.

Part of Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, Vermont American Corp. is a company that manufactures and sells power tools. The company is based in Greenville, NC. Vermont American was acquired by Robert Bosch GmbH from Emerson Electric Co. on 2000-11-07.

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. manufactures power tools and accessories. It provides tools like cordless drills, fastening, hammers and hammer drills, grinders and metalworking sanders. The company sells products under brand names like Bosch, Dremel, Skil and Vermont. Robert Bosch Tool is located in Mount Prospect, IL.

Roto Zip Tool Corp. operates as a drywall contractor. It manufactures tools, accessories, and attachments. The company was founded by Robert Kopras in 1972 and is headquartered in Cross Plains, WI.

The American Marketing Association operates professional associations for marketers. The company offers services to marketing professionals including best practices and research studies, job resources, publications and directories. Its publications include flagship semi-monthly magazine Marketing News, as well as journal of marketing, journal of public policy and marketing and a variety of newsletters. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ariens Co. manufactures outdoor power equipment for consumer and commercial use. Its products include snow removal, residential mowing, commercial mowing, chore equipment, and parts and accessories. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Brillion, WI.

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides information and knowledge services. It offers engineers and executives with information on technologies and professional development resources. The firm also organizes expositions and other industry-related events. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

STIHL, Inc. manufactures chainsaw, edgers, leaf blowers, saw chains, and trimmers. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

Echo, Inc. develops and manufactures landscaping equipment for both the commercial and residential markets. It offers different types of products including trimmers, brush cutters, power edgers, power blowers, chain saws, hedge clippers, power pruners, and sprayers. The firm also markets its products through independent dealers under the brand names ECHO, Shindaiwa, ECHO Bear Cat, and Crary. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Lake Zurich, IL.

Rivulis Irrigation, Inc. was founded in 1966 and manufactures plastic micro and drip irrigation products. The company is based in San Diego, CA. Rivulis Irrigation was acquired by First Israel Mezzanine Investors Ltd. from Deere & Co. on May 30, 2014 for $60 million.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is a non-profit company that focuses on advancing equipment manufacturers in the marketplace. The company is based in Milwaukee, WI. The company's services include advocacy, safety, trade shows and events, and market data.

Rain Master Irrigation Systems, Inc. engages in the manufacture of irrigation controllers. Its products include central control systems, maintenance remotes, and weather centers. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Riverside, CA.

The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers, Inc. provides educational services to industrial and systems engineers. It offers design, improvement and installation of integrated systems of people, materials, information, equipment and energy. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Banking) (RWBCI) is the wealth management division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an employee-owned capital markets, asset management and private equity firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1919 and is a subsidiary of Baird Financial Corp., ultimately held by Baird Financial Group, Inc. RWBCI offers investment management services to all types of current or prospective clients, which include, but not limited to: individuals, trusts, estates, Retirement Accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations or other business entities.

Fast Growing Trees LLC engages in selling trees and shrubs. The firm markets cloned timber trees, hybrid plants and trees. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC.

Chervon North America manufactures industrial tools and machinery. The private company is based in Grand Rapids. Michael John Clancy has been the CEO of the American company since 2018.

Stanley Infrastructure LLC engages in the provision of engineering equipment. It serves construction, demolition, recycling, mining, utility, forestry, landscaping, and agriculture end-markets. The company was founded in September 2011 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Part of Ariens Co., Ariens UK Ltd. is a company that manufactures and distributes power equipment. The company is based in Salford, UK and was founded in 2010.

Ariens Co. Ltd. manufactures and distributes garden and lawn equipment. The company is headquartered in Tetbury, the United Kingdom.