Albrecht Olof Lothar Ehlers

Sonae Arauco Deutschland GmbH manufactures and supplies timber-based products including fiber boards, plywood, particle board, paper and furniture. They offer their products to both domestic and foreign markets. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Meppen, Germany.

Sonae Indústria SGPS SA engages in the production and commercialization of wood based panels and derivative products. Its product range includes particleboard, medium density fiberboard, hardboard, oriented stand board and components, solutions and systems for the furniture, building, decorative and DIY industries. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Maia, Portugal.

Invite GmbH develops and researches process innovations and technology solutions for the chemical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. The joint venture company is based in Gebäude, Germany.

University Alliance Ruhr, Inc. is a non-profit organization that represents three universities in the Ruhr area of Germany: Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen. UA Ruhr is located in the city of Essen and is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, supported through contributions by the three Ruhr universities. With over 120,000 students, 1,300 professors, and 9,300 researchers, UA Ruhr is one of the largest and high-performing research locations in Germany. The organization promotes, supports, and facilitates academic collaborations between the three universities and partners in Germany and beyond.