Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is the company that government and industry turn to for innovative technologies and solutions to problems that improve our safety, security, and way of life. ARA is an international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically excellent solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We provide in-depth and diversified research, engineering, and technical support services. Interested in a career at ARA? Visit www.ara.com to learn more about ARA or careers.ara.com to view current ARA job opportunities.

In business for 85 years, Gillespie & Son is a familyrun company serving Maryland and Delaware with ready mix concrete, concrete products, and precast products.

History and Mission Harry Eklof & Associates, Inc. has represented leading plumbing and heating manufacturers and serviced wholesalers in the Mid-Atlantic Region for more than forty years. Combining industry experience, a vast product selection, and a responsive regional distribution network, our employee-owned company carries a simple philosophy... provide timely and professional service. Eklof & Associates offers customers superb technical support and a direct connection to our plumbing, heating, and HVAC manufacturers. With four locations and three distribution centers, we facilitate orders timely through our partnership with major Wholesale Distributors bringing you the material you need, when you need it. An evolving training facility located in our Landover, MD Corporate office is ideal for product demos, contractor certifications, and educational seminars. Coupled with the full menu of off-site training and certification programs, we provide a team-oriented approach that keeps Distributors, Contractors, and Engineers well informed of the latest changes and greatest products offered within our industry. Professional distribution capabilities, knowledgeable Account Managers and experienced Product Specialists define Eklof & Associates.

Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation. Referred to as “America in Miniature”, Maryland embodies the very spirit of the United States. Maryland is home to ethnic groups of every origin, just about every natural feature, and much like our country, opportunity! If you are interested in a rewarding career in public service, consider the following: Full-time employment Part-time employment Contractual work Internships Seasonal work Maryland, where your work truly matters… Join us! State Jobs: https://www.jobaps.com/md/ State of Maryland homepage: http://www.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Service Energy delivers Oilheat, propane and kerosene with complete heating and cooling service in the central Delmarva region.

Pevco is the largest U.S.-owned manufacturer of hospital pneumatic tube systems. More than 800 hospitals on 3 continents rely on Pevco to deliver patient-critical items when and where they are needed. Focused exclusively on healthcare, Pevco understands that fast, accurate delivery of specimens, drugs, and blood products is vital to providing the best patient care.

Triangle Sign Services is America’s leading facility services company specializing in custom signage and lighting design, with full installation, maintenance, and repair capabilities. Our office headquarters, located in Baltimore, MD, is home to our principal sign manufacturing shop, while our vendor network provides nationwide signage and lighting upgrades, installations, maintenance, service, and repairs. We complete our offerings with routine and on-call signage and exterior building cleanings. Founded in 1931, Triangle has had more than 90-years of experience helping clients build brand image and communicate core values. Triangle proudly supports both local projects and businesses, as well as national rollouts and international branding projects with our custom designs and builds, and through our exemplary maintenance, repair, and service department. Today, Triangle’s custom-tailored, innovative signs and lighting systems can be found in retail settings, corporate complexes, healthcare facilities, sporting and event venues, educational institutions, hospitality accommodations, and more nationwide and beyond.

INFORS USA Inc., the American subsidiary of Infors HT, is your specialist for bioreactors, incubation shakers and bioprocess control software for cultivation of cells and microorganisms. Our systems will help your cells and microorganisms to reproducibly develop their full potential, thus ensuring your success. We offer hardware and engineering solutions for: • Fermentation of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and yeasts) • Cell culture (mammalian cells, insect cells, plant cells and algae) • Biofuels research (biodiesel and bioethanol) • Parallel bio-processes • Custom-made bioreactors and incubation shakers • Bioprocess control software • Qualification of bioreactors and shakers Infors HT has worked closely with customers and industry experts for over 50 years to specify, support and continuously improve our products. From our four US offices we offer sales, service and technical support. Our staff has broad laboratory experience and a deep understanding of our products and how they are used. We offer standard products, custom designs, IQ/OQ, preventive maintenance, service contracts, and extensive service and telephone support.

With over 60 years in business, Better Engineering Mfg., Inc. continues to lead the parts washer industry with the very best ultrasonic cleaning, spray cleaning, and immersion parts cleaning systems available today. From general parts washing and degreasers to precision cleaning and sanitization, Better Engineering has your parts washer solution. Our industrial parts washers are used in virtually every sector of the economy including aerospace, metalworking and machining, automobile manufacturing, food and pharmaceutical plants, military and FDA venues. Better Engineering has over 50 standard parts cleaning systems, a large engineering staff for designing customized machinery, a parts-cleaning-lab/chemistry division and distribution throughout the world. BE 's product line includes a wide variety of turntable systems, tumbling units, conveyor belt washers, monorail lines, rotary drum washers, innovative systems designed for cellular production and a full line of water-based detergents.

BTE’s expertise is human physical performance evaluation and treatment. Our Rehabilitation Equipment provides advanced evidence-based physical therapy systems for clinics, hospitals, and private practices. With BTE, people and companies achieve better outcomes.

Dankmeyer, Inc. was founded in 1954 to provide prosthetic and orthotic care to patients in Maryland. The practice has maintained an excellent reputation throughout the community and has relationships with all of the medical teaching institutions in the area as well as most of the private hospitals and insurers. The practice was founded on the principle of being sensitive to the needs of the community and providing services to meet those needs. We were founded by Charles "Herb"​ Dankmeyer, himself a bilateral below the knee amputee. Dankmeyer, Inc. is now the largest independent provider of orthoses and prostheses in Maryland. We were the first in Maryland to produce thermoplastic prostheses, endoskeletal prostheses, myoelectric prostheses, and molded thermoplastic orthoses for the spine, lower limb, and upper limb. The professional, technical, and administrative staff all participate in ongoing educational programs both as participants and presenters. We are proud to put our patients first: our staff focuses intently on the needs of our patients to provide the best care possible.

ATLAS COMPANY PROFILE – “THE FEDEX OF THE BOX BUSINESS” Severn, Maryland: Founded in 1968, Atlas Container Corporation is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent manufacturers of corrugated boxing and packaging in the mid-Atlantic. Atlas distinguishes itself on four primary levels: size, equipment, design and capability and service. Each component contributes to the successful makeup of Atlas. For pictures and articles written about our company, please see our website: AtlasContainer.com. Company Size The Severn, Maryland manufacturing plant occupies 200,000 square-feet on 25 acres. Over the years, the company has steadily increased in size with 200 full-time, non-union employees. With its own trucking fleet, Atlas delivers orders to more than 2,000 customers throughout Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia. Company Equipment & Design Capability With its state-of-the-art equipment, Atlas makes available a wide range of corrugated packaging products including corrugated boxes, die-cut boxes, corrugated folders, tubes and partitions. The company offers a team of in-house designers who cater to every need, large or small. Packaging samples are created and developed within the Design Department and are available upon request. Company Service Atlas offers modern technology to service its customers’ requirements. Our fully integrated computer software allows process, manufacture and custom orders from normal to short lead-times. The average lead time for orders has decreased from eight-working days to three. Almost 40 percent of Atlas orders are delivered today, tomorrow or the next day. Our on-time delivery rate is 99 percent (compared to the industry average of 75 percent.) Many customer orders are purchased and delivered on the same day - and is why Atlas calls itself the “FedEx of the box business."