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Power Partners, Inc. manufactures poletype distribution transformers. The firm manufactures overhead distribution transformers, serving utility, industrial and commercial customers. Its products include single-phase and three-phase pole-type transformers at 34.5 kV and below, in ratings from 5-1000 kVA single-phase and 30-500 kVA three-phase. The company was founded by Sherrie Ford and Steve Hollis in 2003 and is headquartered in Athens, GA.

Gap Partners, Inc. provides precision metal fabrication services. Its services include engineering, laser, punching, welding, automated powder paint line, and assembly and inventory management. The firm offers universal mounting bracket, control box enclosure, capacitor mounting bracket, ten-drawer rotary cabinet, and cabinet and pedestal products. The company is headquartered in Rabun Gap, GA.

The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1985. The non-profit company is based in Arlington Heights, IL. AME is dedicated to the exchange of enterprise excellence knowledge and provides engaging workshops, plant tours, summits, and industry-leading conferences to its 4,000 members. The organization focuses on continuous improvement strategies, lean thinking, and other operational improvement methods. AME members share best practices and network through practitioner-to-practitioner experiences. Kimberlee A. Humphrey has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Georgia-Pacific LLC manufactures tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products and related chemicals. It offers hygienic dispensing systems, towels, tissues, soaps, air fresheners, wipers, cups, cutlery, and napkins. The firm's household brands include Brawny paper towels, Quilted Northern bath tissue and Dixie cups and tableware. The company was founded by Owen R. Cheatham in 1927 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

South Dakota Partners, Inc. specializes in PCBA manufacturing for medical devices and other markets. The firm engages in manufacturing of medical devices, full electronics box builds, PCBA’s, electrodes, drug delivery and many other products involving electronics, electromechanical assemblies, and various types of material conversion. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Clear Lake, SD.