Joseph D. Swann

KEMET Corp. engages in the manufacture of passive electronic components. It operates through the following segments: Solid Capacitors; Film and Electrolytic; and Electro-Magnetic, Sensors, and Actuators. The Solid Capacitors segment produces tantalum, aluminum, polymer, and ceramic capacitors. The Film and Electrolytic segment includes the production of film, paper, and wet aluminum electrolytic capacitors. The Electro-Magnetic, Sensors, and Actuators segment comprises the electro-magnetic compatible materials and devices, piezo materials and actuators, and various types of sensors. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Rockwell Automation Power Systems manufactures industrial automation products. It operates two divisions. The company's Mechanical Power Transmission division makes products such as mounted bearings, gear reducers, mechanical drives, couplings, bushings, clutches and motor brakes, under the Dodge brand name. Its Electrical division makes industrial motors and standard AC and DC drives under the Reliance Electric brand and provides repair, plant maintenance, training and consulting services. It is headquartered in Greenville, SC.

Velocys, Inc. develops patented microchannel-based technology for the chemical and energy industries. It clients include oil, gas, and fuel companies for chemical processing, production system, and regulation system. It also caters to the military by providing logistical supply lines such as cryogenic cooling systems, man-portable devices, and protection from chemical attack. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Plain City, OH.

KEMET Electronics Corp. supplies electronic components. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Reliance Electric Co. supplies industrial automation solutions. Its products include mechanical drives, couplings, bushings, clutches, and motor brakes. The company was founded by John Lincoln and Peter Hitchcock in 1904 and is located in Greenville, SC.

Integrated Power Services LLC engages in the provision of electric motor and generator repair services. It offers in-shop repair, field services, engineering services, storage and asset maintenance, and training. It serves power generation, oil and gas, metals and steel, mining, and paper and wood industries. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Greenville, SC.

Clemson University Research Foundation, Inc. engages in managing the process of moving Clemson’s hundreds of innovative technologies from the laboratory into commercial markets. it acts as the legal recipient of certain gifts, contracts, and grants from public and private industry, non-profits, and government agencies. The foundation was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Clemson, SC.