George Mayes

The Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network provides operational consulting, strategy marketing, and technology consultancy services. The private company is based in Cleveland, OH.

Tinnerman's people believe that no matter the situation, there is always a possibility for a better solution. That is why the company Application Engineers are problem solvers, looking for proactive solutions to help you better assemble products, cut costs, or both. Its solutions are created for companies in all forms of transportation including automotive, heavy truck, aerospace, rail, and recreational vehicles. The commercial market includes original equipment manufacturers of hard goods such as electronics, appliance, and medical as well as the commercial building and construction markets. With a long and prosperous history behind us, it look ahead with great enthusiasm backed by the financial power of three equity partners: Ares Management, Greenbriar Equity and Berkshire Partners. Their vast network of resources is a key element powering Tinnerman's global reach and growth focus. Some of its sister companies included in the company equity portfolio: Samsonite, GNC Nutrition Centers, Maidenform, Serta, Electro-Motive Diesel, and Western Peterbilt, Inc.

The Stanley Works Ltd. is manufacturer and marketer of tools, hardware and specialty hardware products for home improvement, consumer, industrial and professional use. Its businesses are diversified in terms of products, geographic spread and channels of distribution. The company has moved to expand its products into new market areas such as the Far East and Eastern Europe. Stanley Works is a diversified worldwide supplier of security solutions for commercial applications, as well as tools and engineered solutions for professional, industrial, construction and do-it-yourself use. Since 1843, the Stanley® brand has been synonymous with quality, reliable products.

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 244,500 people in every major region of the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries. The company brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, power train and purchasing collaborations with Suzuki Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. of Japan. GM also has advanced technology collaborations with Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, BMW AG and Toyota Motor Corp. and vehicle manufacturing ventures with several automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France. Genuine GM Parts and accessories are sold under the GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Good wrench and ACDelco brands through GM Service and Parts Operations, which supplies GM dealerships and distributors worldwide. GM engines and transmissions are marketed through GM Power train.

Part of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Stanley Fastening Systems is a private company that manufactures and distributes fastening tools and fastener products. The company is based in Visalia, CA.