George Thanopoulos

Metaldyne Corp. designs and supplies metal formed components. Its products include valve bodies, end cover assemblies, clutch modules, hollowed shafts, powder metal carriers, input/output hubs, connecting rods, rubber dampers, viscous dampers, isolation pulleys, differential gears, sliding sleeves, splined sleeves, suspension components and pistons & housings. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI.

J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc. manufactures and supplies high-pressure die cast aluminum driveline and power train components. It products include engine blocks, transmission cases, transfer cases, bedplates, front covers, and oil pans. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Sheboygan, WI.

MascoTech, Inc. was a diversified industrial manufacturing company which supplied metal formed components. Those were used in vehicle engine and drivetrain applications, specialty fasteners, towing systems, packaging and sealing products and other industrial products. The Company was headquartered in Taylor, MI with operating facilities in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Italy, Mexico and Spain.

Hephaestus Holdings LLC manufactures forged parts for automobiles. Its products include transmission & transfer case, drivetrain suspension and steering, wheel end, engine, industrial, and motorcycle. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Novi, MI.

Tower International, Inc. engages in the manufacture of engineered automotive structural metal components. It operates through the North America and Brazil segments. Its products include body structures stampings, chassis structures, and complex welded assemblies for small and large cars, crossovers, pickups, and SUVs. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in New Boston, MI.

Global Brass & Copper Holdings, Inc. engages in the conversion, fabrication, processing, and distribution of specialized non-ferrous products. It operates through the following segments: Olin Brass; Chase Brass and A.J. Oster. The Olin Brass segment fabricates, manufactures and converts copper and brass sheet, strip, foil, tube and fabricated components. The Chase Brass segment produce brass rod, in round, hexagonal, and other shapes, ranging from 1/4 inch to 4 1/2 inches in diameter. The A.J. Oster segment focuses in the process and distribute copper and copper-alloy sheet, strip, and foil. The company was founded on October 10, 2007 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL.

L&W, Inc. manufactures oil pans, engine mount brackets, reinforcements, stampings, and other components for the auto industry. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

HHI Group Holdings LLC manufactures forged parts for the North American automotive industry. The company was founded by George Thanopoulos in September 2009 and is headquartered in Royal Oak, MI.