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Designs and manufactures uninterruptible power supplies. power electronics Designs and manufactures uninterruptible power supplies and related power electronics products using new technologies.

Provides discount brokage services to banks and savings & loan associations brokerage services Provides discount brokerage services to the public as well as private label brokerage services for banks and savings and loan associations.

Develops synthetic blood product for the direct replacement of human blood. synthetic blood Developing a synthetic blood product for the direct replacement of human blood, blood plasma and volume extenders. It can also be used as a drug delivery system

Manufactures encoders, DC, panel tachometer generators. encoder tachometer generators position sensors velocity sensors Manufactures encoders, DC, panel tachometer generators and position and velocity sensors. Servo-Tek Tach generators provide means of converting rotational speed into an isolated analog voltage signal

Solvent recovery systems. recovery systems solvent Solvent recovery systems.

Manufactures postscript compatible laser printer controllers. controllers laser printers Designs, manufactures and markets postscript compatible laser printer controllers.

Engaged in monoclonal antibody production. purification enzyme reactor monoclonal antibody Engaged in monoclonal antibody production, product purification and enzyme reactor design. The company produces amino acids in quantity and focuses on processes for increasing the yields of special chemicals and

Distributes consumer electronics products through retail stores. consumer electronics products electronics distributor Distributes consumer electronics through over ## leased departments in retail stores throughout the country.

Develops plants propagated through a tissue culture process. plants Develops plants propagated through a tissue culture process. The Company develops primarily outdoor landscape plants and indoor ornamentals. The auxiliary bud proliferation method is used to produce micropropagated plants. According to

Operates as an outdoor media company. stadium signs airport ads bus signs mall posters Operates as an outdoor media company. The Company provides outdoor advertising in Orlando, Florida and several other resort markets with over #,### billboards.

Operates franchise providing check guarantee services. check guarantee services Provides check guarantee service, and operates the largest franchisee of Telecheck, a subsidiary of McDonnell Douglas Corporation.

Manufactures spectrometers for use during surgery. spectrometer anesthesia Manufactures portable mass spectrometer using patented gas analysis technology for use initially in the medical market. The medical product addresses the well-defined anesthesia gas monitoring market need for highly reliable measurements

Manufactures diagnostic enhancement products. diagnostic enhancement Manufactures diagnostic enhancement products. Utilizes proprietary method to amplify immunoassay and DNA probe signals.

Markets software that enables people to access computer information. D-Base II Oracle Unify Informix Ingres Develops and markets proprietary software that translates standard English into database languages to facilitate data access and analysis. The software provides on-line, interactive

Manufactures X-ray lithography systems. X-ray lithography Manufactures X-ray lithography systems to replace the existing optical-based systems. The X-ray systems are capable of multilevel wafer exposures, and produce high-resolution circuits. In addition, the company manufactures

Produces CAE software. software computer aided engineering CAD Produces CAE software. The Company is developing technical desktop publishing systems for the engineering industry, universities, and science laboratories.

Provides software/consulting services to life insurance industry. consulting data processing Provides marketing applications software, consulting services, and data processing facilities to life insurance companies in order to meet their administrative needs.

Leases and rents medical equipment to hospitals. medical equipment leaser Leases and rents medical equipment to hospitals.

Owns and operates radio broadcasting properties. radio stations broadcasting Owns and operates radio broadcasting properties.

Operates as a lending institution, specializing in mortgage banking. mortgage banking financial services Operates as a lending institution, specializing in mortgage banking.

Mfrs hardware and software to support IBM mainframe. software hardware IBM Manufactures hardware and software to support IBM mainframe.

Produces biological pest control systems. biotech pest control Produces biological pest control systems based on naturally occurring agents, such as parasites, predators, and pathogens (natural enemies). The initial product is a protozoan which is selectively toxic to grasshoppers and locusts

Provides products and services to asbestos abatement industry. asbestos abatement Provides products and services to the asbestos abatement industry by #) providing asbestos removal services in commercial, industrial and government facilities, #) manufacturing and marketing equipment and apparel for use

Operates as a health care cost management firm. management health care Operates as a health care cost management firm. The Company tries to reduce health care costs for employers. Services include review of candidates for pre-certified medical insurance approval

Serves the drilling industry#;s rotary drill and DTH sectors. rock drilling equipment waterwell blasthole drill rigs percussive hammers DTH rotary drill Serves the drilling industry#;s rotary drill and DTH sectors. The Company manufactures and markets top drive rotary

Operates as a independent wholesale lab. eyecare products management services Magnetic Clips Provides eyecare products and management services for optometrists and HMOs. Services include centralized buying and marketing services impacting both the optometrist and the consumer.

Develops integrated #;Smart#; data systems to enhance decision making process #;Smart#; data systems Unix data servers integrated harware/software Develops, manufactures, and markets integrated #;Smart#; data systems to enhance the decision making process of business professionals. The Company#;s integrated

Manufactures portable security systems for physical access. portable security system Manufactures portable security systems for physical access.

Develops software tools for designers of large digital systems. software tools logic simulation test analysis Develops software tools for designers of large digital systems, such as tools for logic simulation and test analysis. The Company#;s systems support the design

Mfrs. computer peripherals and color graphics CAD terminals & workstations. computer peripheral CAD terminal CAD workstation Manufactures computer peripherals and color graphics CAD terminals and workstations for the scientific and engineering computing environments. The company#;s products are DEC compatible and

Develops cardiology medical devices. cardiology medical devices cardiac monitor Develops cardiology medical devices. Specifically develops a cardiac monitor which is used to detect silent ischemia.

Operates retail hearing aid centers. hearing aid centers Operates retail hearing aid centers. Instrumentation Associates Inc. is one of the country#;s leading distributors of medical electronic screening and diagnostic equipment. The Company focus on the audiology, occupational health, ENT

Acquires radio properties in the Midwest. radio properties Acquires radio properties in the Midewest. Acquisitions include a Class A FM station, WRVF in Columbus, Ohio.

Develops, sells and manufactures a remote LAN access product. LAN access products Develops, sells and manufactures a remote LAN access product. This product is used by mobile workers to access their office LAN-based network resources.

Provides electronic meeting services using e-mail. e-mail electronic meeting Provides electronic meeting services using e-mail. The Company has also developed an learning platform that integrates traditional training methods, along with interaction and performance measures.

Develops human resource self-service software. human resource software Develops human resource self-service software. The Company also offers related implementation services. The Company#;s first product, ExprESS is a software-based networked solution designed for companies with particular workflow

Manufactures mattresses, boxsprings and upholstered convertible sleep sofas comforters mattress pads pillows bed frame Manufactures mattresses, boxsprings and upholstered convertible sleep sofas. The Company manufactures bedding products and produces a range of mattress and foundation products.

Develops vaccines and immunotherapeutics. drug delivery system Develops vaccines and immunotherapeutics. The Company#;s portfolio of products includes vaccines for influenza, yellow fever, travel diarrhea, cholera, tuberculosis, polio and tetanus.

Develops software which enables users to share data over networks. software computer network Develops software which enables users to share data over computer networks.

Manufactures sports and athletic goods. sports athletic goods Manufactures sports and athletic goods.

Designs, manufactures and distributes bearing products. motor vehicle bearings Designs, manufactures and distributes bearing products. The Company manufactures rolling element bearings in sizes ranging from ## mm to #### mm (internal diameter). The bearings are primarily used in commercial, industrial

Provide Internet commerce services for the industrial goods market. E-commerce industrial goods Provide Internet commerce services for the industrial goods market.

Focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs. molecular pharmaceuticals protein kinase inhibitors drug design Focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs that selectively inhibit enzimes known as protein kinases.

Produces hard clam seed and SPF Shrimp Broodstock. oysters shrimp clams bi-valve farm shrimp Aquaculture Seafood Grower Produces hard clam seed and SPF Shrimp Broodstock. The Company supplies the global aquaculture industry with certified and disease free products, which

Operates daily and weekly newspapers and other publications in Michigan. newspapers publications magazines Operates daily and weekly newspapers and other publications in Michigan. The Company has more than ### publications including "Macomb Daily," "Daily Tribune," "Oakland Press," "Advisor & Source Newspapers

Operates as an online retailer of children#;s product. educational software family shopping children Internet toy retailer video games online Operates as an online retailer of children#;s products. The Company was formed as a joined venture between Consolidated Stores

Develops enterprise software to automate mobile field-service operations. data transporting services dispatch solution field service automation Develops enterprise software to automate mobile field-service operations. The Company provides product package that includes user-customizable software linked wirelessly to hand

Provides Internet application services to the Healthcare Industry. Internet application services e-commerce risk management health care providers Provides Internet application services to the Healthcare Industry. The Company has developed and installed software for connecting physician, laboratories and hospitals for

Provides multimedia sports information over the Internet & in print media. sport information Internet Provides multimedia sports information, including operation of sports information websites for collegiate and professional sports.

Develops wound management services wound health care Develops wound management services

Provides blended learning solutions for the life sciences industry. software e-learning solutions consulting services hosted services medical education Provides blended learning solutions for the life sciences industry. The Company develops and provides e-learning solutions, print-based and blended

Operates the Brazilian railway systems. railway systems railroads Operates the Brazilian railway system which connects all the country#;s major railroads.

Provides synthetic garment dying and conversion services. synthetics dying garments Provides synthetic garment dying and conversion services. The Company supplies a range of textile products to two specific business areas; Government departments including health and education establishments and business including

Provides multimedia CD-ROM, network delivered & videotape based training. multimedia videotape training Provides multimedia CD-ROM, CBT, network delivered and videotape based training courseware for personal computers.

Develops interacitve sales and support systems for financial institutions. Develops interacitve sales and support systems for financial institutions. The Company develops business and financial institution software.

Own and operate apartment building in Nashville, TN. apartment building Own and operate apartment building in Nashville, TN.

Develops Internet-based market place for semi-custom components. market place manufacturing procurement Develops Internet-based market place for semi-custom components. The Company delivers Internet-based technology for manufacturing procurement that enable buyers and suppliers the ability to make

Develops high-speed delivery of Internet content. network high-speed Internet internet content delivery Develops high-speed delivery of Internet content. The Company implements bandwith efficiencies for ISPs.

Operates an Internet communications services web site. broadcasting Internet communications Operates an Internet communications services web site. The Company provides Internet broadcasting services with real-time feedback.

Operates an online sports community and information network. sports content sports information online content Operates an online sports community and information network. The Company provides articles, product reviews, and sporting event information to the sporting community. Magicalia also provides a

Operates a business incubation network. start-ups incubator incubation resources online Operates a business incubation network. The Company streamlines the startup process for new emerging businesses for clients by aggregating resources online.

Provides hospitality products online. hospitality Provides hospitality products online. The Company integrates the Internet, supply chain management and customer care into a seamless, one-source destination site to allow product selection, ordering, fulfillment, payment, and reporting to be performed via

Operates an online marketplace for the meat industry. Operates an online marketplace for the meat industry. The Company#;s online exchange allows buyers and sellers to come together to trade products at an open market price.

Provides an Internet-based group travel services. travel and leisure e-commerce Provides an Internet-based group travel services. The Company#;s technology and services are designed to meet the requirements of group travel planning for friends and family trips

Provides a service for matching travellers to travel experts online. online travel agency travel experts Provides a service for matching travellers to travel experts online. eGulliver provides a database of information for numerous destinations and matches the unique traveller with

Develops all-photonic switching systems and software. telecom related telecom provider solutions Develops all-photonic switching systems and software. The Company develops all-optical switching as well as open optical networking protocols. Calient is shipping its DiamondWave PXC systems and

Operates a b#b web site for the fishing industry. b#b eCommerce Fishing Operates a b#b web site for the fishing industry. The company site includes breaking news and market reports about the fishing industry. Intended as both a community site

Operates a website that provides information on the Internet Economy. internet economy Operates a website that provides information on the Internet Economy. The Company covers the news, analysis, trends, and events that shape the ever-changing Internet Economy. The Industry

Provides marketing services related to the wedding industry. wedding consulting services Provides marketing services related to the wedding industry.

Develops marketing analytic models. analytic models marketing models Develops marketing analytic models.

Provides wireless e-commerce services to Web merchants. wireless e-commerce wireless solutions Provides wireless e-commerce services to Web merchants. The Company is a wireless e-commerce enabler providing a complete B#B solution for Web merchants, wireless carriers, and

Provides Internet service and support to people over the age of ##. eCommerce Web Portal Elderly Provides Internet service and support to people over the age of ##. The Company provides seniors with an easy and fun way to use

Provides an exchange for the manufacturing industry. manufacturing exchange Provides an exchange for the manufacturing industry where buy and supply side can negiotate over components and equipment. The Company allows components to be cataloged and use capital equipment exchange and

Develops a platform technology to provide predictive tools. platform technology medical tools Develops a platform technology to provide predictive tools for the high throughput screening of organic peptide carbohydrate and nucleic acid synthesis market.

Provides online recruitment services in Japan. employment recruiters job postings Provides online recruitment services in Japan. The Company#;s web site also posts employment opportunities and receives a commission on its job placement services. The web site currently has seven

Operates business to business portal for the footwear industry. fashion boots pumps Operates business to business portal for the footwear industry. The Company provides an Internet marketplace for the footwear, accessory and component industries from ## countries in five continents.

Develops technology for storing and delivering rich media content. file management data storage Develops technology for storing and delivering rich media content. The Company#;s technology utlilizes a "switched fabric" technology that eliminates traditional bottlenecks and enables servers to deliver

Manufactures chemicals for a variety of industries. industrial chemicals plastic materials Manufactures chemicals for a variety of industries. The Company makes petrochemicals (used in detergents and textiles); surfactants (used in adhesives and paper processing); polyurethanes (used in foams and coatings

Develops Internet-based business solutions. outsourcing management automated software solutions Develops Internet-based business solutions. The Company builds applications in Internet, Intranet and Extranet environments that faciltate internal and business-to-business processes. Solutions include the development of software that

Designs and manufactures optical networking products for telecommunications enterprise WAN solution wide area networks data communications Designs and manufactures optical networking products for telecommunications. The Company is focused on bringing to market the industry#;s first IP transport solution, a

Manufactures heavy presses for metal forming companies. Hydraulic presses Automation equipment Manufactures heavy presses for metal forming companies. The Company designs, manufactures and markets automation, presses, tools and complete production lines for the sheet metal and tube forming industry. AP

Develops optical networking systems. optical networks Develops optical networking systems.

Manufactures butt-welding fittings. butt welded fittings production Straight Tee Reducing Tee Eccentric Reducers, crosses Manufactures butt-welding fittings. The Company manufactures steel flanges and fittings for the process industries, particularly for the oil, gas and chemical industries.

Provides knowledge transfer solutions. branding training Provides knowledge transfer solutions. The Company#;s solutions allow global enterprises to deliver revenue-generating products and service knowledge throughout sales, marketing and customer support channels. Certpoint provides solutions to automotive, appliance & tools, medical

Provides Internet-based gambling services. e-gambling casino online gambling Provides Internet-based gambling services. The Company is an online gaming institution that operates in a legal and regulated environment. Action Online was formed by several entrepreneurs with expertise in

Develops ATM applications and tools for the ATM vendor community. ATM machine components Develops ATM applications and tools for the ATM vendor community.