Members
Applied Research Center
The Applied Research Center is a division of the the Economic Development Partnership. The Economic Development Partnership represents Aiken and Edgefield Counties in all aspects of economic development from recruitment of manufacturing companies to the advancement of technology from the Savannah River Site and Savannah River National Laboratory. The ARC mission is to bring technology into the private sector through initiatives such as the Center for Hydrogen Research, the Savannah River Research Campus, innovation centers and active support of the advancement of SRNL technologies.
AREVA
AREVA supplies solutions for carbon-free power generation. Its expertise and know-how in this field are setting the standard, and its responsible development is anchored in a process of continuous improvement.
ConocoPhillips
ConocoPhillips traces its beginnings to 1875. They are one of the world’s largest independent Exploration and Production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. As of May 1, 2012 the company had operations in almost 30 countries and more than 16,000 employees. Production averaged 1.62 million Barrel of Oil Equivalent (BOE) per day in 2011, and proved reserves were 8.4 billion BOE as of Dec. 31, 2011.
DOW
Dow, founded in 1897 combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress.
Entergy
Entergy is the 4th largest U.S. electric utility and has its roots dating back to the early 1900’s in the power production and distribution.
GrafTech International Ltd.
GrafTech International is a global company with more than 125 years in the graphite materials industry, offering innovative solutions for the most challenging applications. Its customers are located in more than 70 countries and represent a wide range of industries and end markets, including steel manufacturing, advanced energy and latest generation electronics. GrafTech operates 19 principal manufacturing facilities on four continents and employs nearly 3,300 people.
Manufacturing Excellence Consulting, Inc.
Manufacturing Excellence Consulting specializes in helping companies improve their safety and reliability performance through assessment of and improvements in both culture and management systems. MEC Inc. also actively supports the efforts to commercialize the high temperature gas reactor technology in the process heat and power industries.
Mersen
Mersen is a global expert in materials and equipment for extreme environments and for the safety and reliability of electrical equipment. They are focused on serving expanding markets: energy, electronics, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, transportation and process industries. Major product offerings are in: graphite anticorrosion equipment for the chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries; fuses for power semiconductors brushes and brushholders for electrical machinery; and high-temperature applications of isostatic graphite. Mersen has sales and/or manufacturing base in more than 40 countries.
Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada
The Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC) is an association that facilitates collaborative research and technology development to improve the performance of the Canadian hydrocarbon energy industry. Members include the conventional oil and gas business – oil and gas producers, processors and transporters, high technology service and supply companies, research providers and others in specialty and expert fields directly supporting the energy industry. The purpose of PTAC is to provide a mechanism that facilitates collaboration on R&D to the benefit of those involved.
SGL Group
We are "SGL Group – The Carbon Company", one of the worldwide leading manufacturers of carbon-based products.
We have an in-depth materials, production, applications and engineering expertise, a comprehensive graphite and carbon fiber based product portfolio, and an integrated value chain from carbon fibers to composites. We operate close to our customers through a global sales network and state-of-the-art production sites in Europe, North America and Asia.
Our vision is clear and concise: "We are the leading Carbon Company." We aspire to this goal by means of our claim: "Broad Base. Best Solutions." With this Broad Base, we offer Best Solutions to our customers with the help of our company philosophy of SGL Excellence.
