Joseph M. Bione

Johnson Controls, Inc. operates as a global diversified technology and industrial business. The firm operates through the following segments: Building Efficiency, Automotive Experience and Power Solutions. The Building Efficiency segment engages in designing, producing, marketing and installing integrated heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, building management systems, controls, security and mechanical equipment. The Automotive Experience segment provides innovative interior systems through its design and engineering expertise. The Power Solutions segment is a global supplier of lead-acid automotive batteries for passenger car, light truck and utility vehicle. It serves both automotive original equipment manufacturers and the general vehicle battery aftermarket. It also supplies batteries to power Start-Stop vehicles, as well as lithium-ion battery technologies to power certain hybrid and electric vehicles. The company was founded by Warren Seymour Johnson and William Plankinton in 1885 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Constar International, Inc. produces polyethylene terephthalate food and beverage containers. The company makes plastic containers for food and beverages. It manufactures PET containers for conventional PET applications in soft drinks, water and for custom PET applications. The company's International Custom PET container applications include food, juices, teas, sport drinks, new age beverages, beer and flavored alcoholic beverages. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

St James, Inc. operates as a design and automotive company. The company was founded by Heinz Prechter on March 17, 1982 and is headquartered in Troy, MI.

Part of Bobit Business Media, Inc., Automotive Group publishes magazines for the automotive aftermarket. Automotive Group was acquired by Bobit Business Media, Inc. from VNU NV on April 12, 2000.

Deloitte Consulting LLP provides business consulting services. It offers services related to public finance, public sector management, health and social protection, information technology, financial sector, and trade and investment. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

DaimlerChrysler Co. LLC manufactures passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. The company commercial vehicle brands include Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Setra and Mitsubishi Fuso. It also offers financial and other automotive services through DaimlerChrysler financial services. The company was founded in November, 1998 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI.

Talon Group LLC (Talon Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1973 by Michael T Timmis and Randolph J Agley. The firm is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

Specialty Vehicle Acquisition Corp. provides automobile design services. It offers design concept, branding, product and vehicle design development, visualization, prototyping, testing, design engineering, assembly, and sequencing services. The company was founded by Heinz Prechter in 1965 and is headquartered in Warren, MI.