Ametek: Global Provider of Scientific Instruments and Devices

From the American Machine and Metals in 1930, the company changed its name to become Ametek, a multi-billion dollar global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. Headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, the company is one of the leading providers of scientific instrumentations used in various industries.

With the name change that happened in the 1960s, the company has also evolved from a heavy machinery manufacturer to a creator of analytical instruments, specialty materials and precision components. The success and the growth plan of the company is grounded on the four strategies of the business: New Products, Global & Market Expansion, Operational Excellence and Strategic Acquisitions & Alliances. Through these key strategies, they are able to provide more value to their investors while expanding their global reach and ensuring strong total capital returns. The business continues to trade publicly on the New York Stock Exchange and is a component of the S&P 400 and the Russell 1000 Index.

There are more than 100 brand names that the product owns. These products are grouped into two segments: Electronic Instruments Group and Electromechanical Group. Their product portfolio includes testing and calibration devices, analytical instruments, monitoring instruments, pumps, electrical motors and interconnects. The 100 brand names that the company controls are mostly out of the acquisitions it has made through the years. Together, these products generate more than $3.59 billion in annualized revenue. The brand names of the company has been patronized by some of the world’s biggest and most influential industries. Because of the strategic locations of their 120 manufacturing facilities, they are able to immediately address customer needs and demands. They also have more than 100 sales and service locations across the country and in 30 other countries that are readily capable of showcasing the product offerings of the business. Ametek employs more than 15,000 associates around the world.

WhiteWave Foods: Producer of Packaged Food and Organic Produce

The acquisition WhiteWave Foods made in January 2014 added to the operations and the size of the business. It was Earthbound Farms that the company acquired, the largest grower of organic produce in America.

WhiteWave Foods is listed as a consumer packaged food and beverage company that has operations in the Americas and as well as in Europe. The company is the owner of Horizon Organic, Silk, International Delight, Land O’ Lakes, Alpro and Provamel. The business is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, distribution and direct selling of branded foods and beverages that include coffee, creamers, organic produce, premium dairy and other beverages. The business was once a subsidiary of Dean Foods and was spun off in an IPO in August 2012.

The company is known as one of the packaged food businesses that have strongly underscored their commitment to sustainability. The company has initiatives in greenhouse gas emissions, water conservation and ingredient sourcing. Not only is this helping the enterprise’s expenses, but also addresses its social responsibilities in the community.

Silicon Valley Bank: Helping Innovative Businesses Succeed

Silicon Valley Bank is an international high-tech commercial bank with operations in the United States, in China, India, Israel and in the United Kingdom. This financial institution is a subsidiary of the SVB Financial Holding company. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol SIVB.

As the name suggests, the home market of the company is the Silicon Valley, where it offers private banking services to high-net-worth individuals. These individuals are typically categorized as those who have investable finances of more than $1 million. That said, the company only caters to the financial services needs of those upper class individuals the country. The majority of the operations of the company revolves around financing technology companies. There are more than 30,000 starting up businesses that the bank has aided.

Silicon Valley Bank provides multiple services to private equity firms and venture capital that are focused on biotechnology and technology startups. There are also commercial banking clients that the business supports through venture capital and private equity. In total, the company has more than $21.6 billion in assets and more than 1,400 employees. In the San Jose, California region, the business has over $7.1 billion in deposits and ranks third in market share with about 8.11% market. For 30 years, the business has conducted transactions for the world’s most innovative companies. It has been strongly committed to increasing the success of innovative companies and make them compete in the global market.

The target industries of the company are the premium wine, software, hardware, cleantech, venture capital & private equity and those that thrive in the life science and healthcare. Their services include connection and research, valuations, funds management, credit, treasury management, international banking and private banking. The company is also known as the first bank to offer chip-enabled credit cards in the United States.

Spirit AeroSystems: Boeing’s Trusted Partner

Competing against Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Goodrich and Vought Aircraft Industries, Spirit AeroSystems is considered as the world’s largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer. The business is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.

The business is engaged in the manufacturing of several important aerospace parts, specifically for the Boeing aircraft. Its products include the fuselage of 737 models and parts of the 787 fuselage. It also creates the cockpits for almost all the models of the Boeing aircraft. In addition, they create front wing spans and fuselage for the Airbus A350. The company’s manufacturing plants are located in the United States, in China, Russia, Malaysia, Scotland and in France.

The company has been around since 1927 and has helped in the completion of thousands of Boeing’s vessels. Spirit AeroSystems is capable of generating more than $5.39 billion in annualized revenue. The business is a world leader in aerostructures and space systems products.

Polaris Industries: Maker of Leisure Equipment Vehicles

One of the best known leisure equipment makers in the United States is Polaris Industries. The company is a trusted name in ATV, snowmobiles and neighborhood electric vehicles. Headquartered in Medina, Minnesota, the company started its operations in 1954. It also used to manufacture watercraft until the early 2000s.

Polaris Industries is one of those companies that strongly advocate the manufacturing of products onshore. The majority of their offerings is produced in the America. Only their sport vehicle assembly and a portion of its utilities were moved to Mexico in the early part of 2010. Their products are manufactured in their facilities in Wisconsin, Iowa and in Minnesota.

The company has a strong understanding of what their customers need when it comes to their riding experience. It is with this understanding that the company is able to produce the best quality rides every customer can get. Their employees are not just experts in designing and manufacturing their world class leisure equipments, these people are also avid riders who are able to relate what every customer needs.

Best known for their snowmobile, the company is able to generate more than $1.9 billion in annualized revenue. Although the name Polaris has somehow become synonymous to this leisure vehicle, they never claimed to have invented this machine. Prior to them creating the first Polaris, there were others who had already come up with the concept. The company, however, made a snowmobile that really worked. Through the innovation of their staff, they were able to create a vehicle that is able to help farmers and hunters reach inaccessible areas and traverse rugged terrain.

From their snowmobile, Polaris Industries has further expanded their offerings to include motorized vehicles. They also have their own motorcycles which are offered through its subsidiaries Victory Motorcyles ad the Indian Motorcycle. These companies were recently acquired in 2011.

Norwegian Cruise Line: Freestyle Cruising at its Finest

One of the wholly owned subsidiaries of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is Norwegian Cruise Line. The company is publicly traded on the NASDAQ and is in the business of operating cruise ships. The venture started its operations in 1966 as The Norwegian Caribbean Line.

There are several luxury liners that are operating around the world and what sets this cruise line apart from its competition is its relaxed approach to how they handle their consumers. They are best known for their Freestyle Cruising concept which allows customers to come as they are because they do not require formal attire. In addition, they are not setting any time or seating arrangement during meal time. There are currently 13 cruise ships that are operational with 4 others that are on its way.

Headquartered in Miami-Dade County, Florida, Norwegian Cruise Line is a publicly traded company with major stockholders, including Apollo Management, TPG Capital and Genting Group.