Hanon Systems is a global provider of automotive thermal and energy management solutions, based in Daejeon, South Korea. Founded in 1986 as Halla Climate Control Corp. through a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and Mando Machinery Corporation, the company has grown to serve nearly all major automakers. As of 2025, it operates as a subsidiary of Hankook & Company Group, alongside its other core portfolios in tires and batteries. The company specializes in optimizing vehicle performance and occupant comfort through advanced thermal management technologies. Its product offerings include HVAC systems, thermal management components like compressors and cooling modules, and energy efficiency solutions aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality. Hanon Systems has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its position in the automotive industry. With over 50 facilities worldwide, the company is committed to providing electrification-ready solutions that support the shift toward sustainable mobility.
About Liberty Federal Credit Union Liberty Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution focused on returning value through innovative products and services. Liberty has been recognized on a state level by Forbes as one of Indianas best financial institutions. In recent years, the credit union has also received acclaim on a national level, including being named the nations Best Credit Union for Checking by Investopedia in 2021 and appearing on Newsweeks list of Americas Best Banks in 2022. Among Liberty FCUs most innovative products is its Vertical Checking. This free checking account offers a high interest rate of 3.30% APY on balances up to $20,000, plus reimbursement for usage fees paid when using any ATM worldwide up to $15 per month. However, Liberty Federal Credit Union similarly excels in providing value through better loan options for borrowers. For instance, the credit union offers an uncommonly wide variety of mortgage options to ensure the best fit for its members. According to the American Credit Union Mortgage Association, Liberty FCU was the Midwests top credit union in 2021 total first mortgage originations. Nationally, we ranked eleventh. Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Liberty FCU offers a wide footprint of branch locations throughout southern Indiana, western Kentucky, and the Greater Nashville area in Tennessee. However, the credit union currently serves more than 270,000 members across all fifty states and at least eight countries.
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BASF is a global chemical company founded in 1865 in Mannheim, Germany. Initially focused on dyes and inorganic chemicals, it has grown to become the worlds leading chemical enterprise, operating across six continents. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric solutions. BASFs diverse portfolio includes chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, surface technologies, nutrition, and agricultural solutions. It offers products such as synthetic dyes, fertilizers, polymers, crop protection products, and ingredients for the food and personal care industries. With a strong presence in various sectors like automotive, construction, and agriculture, BASF serves a wide range of customers globally. The company is committed to corporate responsibility, integrating environmental and social considerations into its operations. Its research and development efforts focus on resource efficiency, renewable energy, and principles of the circular economy. BASFs rebranding in 2015 reflects its dedication to creating sustainable solutions.
McBride Consulting, LLC, is a minority and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) management consulting and project management firm with significant professional services experience that includes business strategy development, finance, accounting and audit readiness support, information security controls, business process optimization, human capital management and operations.