Engaging qualified franchise consultants can make the crucial difference in achieving franchise system success. MSA Worldwide works with emerging brands, as well as with established franchisors and non-franchisors. The International Franchise Association calls MSA Worldwide "the leading strategic and tactical advisory firm in franchising." Our services include program development, packaged offering, recruitment strategy, operation manuals, training programs, system audits, franchise relations, and litigation support.

Vitro Architectural Glass, part of Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:VITROA), the leading glass manufacturer in Mexico, was created from Vitro’s acquisition of PPG’s flat glass business unit on October 1, 2016. Now the largest company of its kind in the Americas, Vitro Architectural Glass is primarily focused on residential and commercial construction markets and continues to produce industry-leading glass brands such as Solarban®, Sungate® and Starphire Ultra-Clear™ glasses. Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. is headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico and employs more than 3,000 people at 21 manufacturing, fabrication, distribution and research facilities in Canada, Mexico and the the U.S. For more information, please visit www.vitro.com

WE LOVE GLASS The expert in high-end packaging glass The Stoelzle Glass Group is a family-run company with six European and one US production plants. The Group has been producing high-quality glass packaging for the spirits, pharmaceutical, perfumery & cosmetics, food & beverage sectors for over 200 years. Stoelzle covers all areas from product development, production, decoration to the delivery of closures. The 7 Production sites are located in Austria, Great Britain, France, Czech Republic, Poland, and USA. 3 decoration sites are located in Great Britain, France and Poland. The Stoelzle Glass Group has 3,200 employees worldwide and manufactures 3.3 billion glass containers per year. Imprint: Stoelzle Oberglas GmbH Fabrikstraße 11 A-8580 Köflach Phone: +43-3144-706 Fax: +43-3144-706-251 Mail: [email protected] VAT ID.: ATU 14980706 Company register ID: FN 63600 f Company register Court: Regional Court of Graz for Civil Matters CEO: DI Georg Feith, MBA The Privacy Policy of Stoelzle Oberglas GmbH can be found at https://www.stoelzle.com/privacy-policy/ We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Therefore, we treat your personal data always and of course in accordance with the legal data protection obligations. We have appointed a qualified and reliable external Data Protection Officer. The external commissioning of data protection will be conducted from UIMC Dr. Voßbein GmbH & Co KG.

Since the early 1900s, Knight Material Technologies has grown to be one of the world’s largest ceramic mass transfer and acid-proof equipment manufacturers. A leader in acid-proof solutions and corrosion solutions, Knight Material Technologies (KMT) holds capabilities in construction, engineering, and services by working with state-of-the-art ceramics and plastic materials. KMT’s products and services are available worldwide through a global network of manufacturing and outsourcing ceramic and plastic facilities focusing on responsive, customer-focused results. The company prides itself on being there when customers need customized solutions. Whether it is a revamp or new construction, KMT will assist you with every step to ensure speedy completion and successful results from start to finish. Knight Material Technologies was previously known as Koch Knight and part of Koch Engineered Solutions. In December of 2021, Koch Knight became Knight Material Technologies after a divestiture to Hill Street Capital. The new company has expanded its innovative solutions, services and infrastructure to meet a growing market.

The Fiesta Tableware Company is the maker of the iconic Fiesta® line, the popular and colorful retail dinnerware that has been one of the most celebrated American retail brands since 1936. Handcrafted in the U.S. by potters who pass their skill down through the generations, Fiesta is a proud tradition rooted in America’s heartland. Unique among the world’s producers of tableware for our ever-evolving slate of rich, brilliant colors, Fiesta’s ware and accessories brighten any table and become cherished family heirlooms. They’re also a lot of fun. For generations of families across America and around the world, lunch and dinner aren’t ready until Fiesta is on the table.

FUSION CERAMICS, INC. is a company based out of PO BOX 127, CARROLLTON, Ohio, United States.

Ironrock manufactures Metropolitan Ceramics® quarry tile, Down to Earth® textured quarry tile and METROBRICK® architectural thin brick.

Building Solutions for Over 90 Years Since 1924, R.I. Lampus has been manufacturing quality concrete products and providing superior service to the tri-state region. For three generations, the family-owned company has introduced the area to innovative outdoor living, hardscape and masonry products to accommodate consumer's needs through relentless product research and development. In addition to its concrete block and hardscape products, R.I. Lampus'​ Alloy Division serves the carbon steel, stainless steel and cast iron industries across the nation. The company has seven manufacturing facilities and a fleet of more than 40 heavy-duty delivery vehicles serving the region. Most recently, R.I. Lampus has strengthened its position as one of the largest tri-state distributors of clay brick and stone veneer products. The R.I. Lampus Company is proud that through a combination of determination, high standards and commitment to continuous improvements, it has made a name for itself by providing service and the best products to its customers.

Consolidated Glass Corporation is a fifth generation, family owned, glass fabrication facility. We provide high quality tempered glass to all commercial glass markets, including: shower doors, glass hand rains, store fixtures and more!

We provide customer service and quality craftsmanship that exceed the expectations of our customers. We consult, design, fabricate, and install high quality residential and commercial glass related products. Every employee is held equally accountable for upholding our mission. We value honest communication, trusting relationships, hard work, fairness, responsibility, excellence, and achievement - as individuals and as a collective unit.

The Creative Composites Group delivers innovative, engineered solutions so that our customers take advantage of the benefits of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites. This means our customers have products that are lightweight, high strength, corrosion-resistant, and long-lasting! The Creative Composites Group combines the expertise of many companies to offer the best in composite design and advanced manufacturing processes. If you can imagine a product or project, we will work with you to make it happen. The companies of the Creative Composite Group have the engineers, technology, and vision to turn your big ideas into reality, for projects of any size, shape, or scope.

Whitacre Greer is a small, boutique-type manufacturer of fired-clay paving brick and firebrick. We specialize in short production runs of many unique items. Whitacre Greer pavers are the paver of choice for Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, The University of Dayton and many other outstanding institutions throughout North America. Whitacre Greer firebrick is used in the construction of residential fireplaces and in industrial applications. Split firebrick line the interior of wood burning stoves. Whitacre Greer pavers and firebrick are distributed throughout the continent by independent retailers.