Thomas W. von Krannichfeldt

AZ Electronic Materials SARL makes high-purity, advanced technology products for use in integrated circuits and devices, flat panel displays and photolithographic printing. Its products make possible the manufacture of flat screen digital TVs, PCs, mobile phones, navigation devices, medical imaging equipment and other 'information age' products that are used around the world - over 70% of its business comes from Asia. AZ Electronic Materials is: The world leader in photoresists for the flat-panel display market. A major supplier of innovative products to the semiconductor industry. A leading supplier of photolithographic printing chemicals. For businesses developing the latest electronics technology, AZ is a proven partners every step of the way. The firm is an international business headquartered in Luxembourg, owned by The Carlyle Group, Vestar Capital Partners and its management.

Linde, Inc. engages in design, engineering, manufacturing, and building of equipment that produces and distributes industrial gases. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Danbury, CT.