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Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian chain of churrascarias, or steakhouses, founded in 1979 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The restaurant specializes in the traditional gaucho method of churrasco, which involves fire-roasting high-quality meats over an open flame. The founders, who grew up in Brazils Serra Gaúcha region, opened their first restaurant to share this culinary heritage. The company expanded to the U.S. in 1997 and has since grown to approximately 76 locations worldwide, including 59 in the U.S. The dining experience at Fogo de Chão features continuous service, where Gaucho chefs carve skewers of freshly grilled meats at the table. The all-you-can-eat menu includes up to 16 types of meats, along with a market table of salads and traditional Brazilian sides. The restaurant promotes a casual dining atmosphere, welcoming guests to enjoy a cultural Brazilian experience without a formal dress code. Fogo de Chão is committed to sourcing and preparing ingredients with respect for food, reflecting its rich culinary traditions.
Express Wash Concepts (EWC), based in Columbus, Ohio, is a prominent parent company of five express tunnel car wash brands, including Moo Moo Express Car Wash and Flying Ace Express Car Wash. Established in 2018, EWC operates 123 locations across Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Virginia, with plans for further expansion by 2025. EWC specializes in fast and environmentally friendly car wash services, typically completed in about three minutes. Their offerings include free vacuums, biodegradable soaps, and an advanced water reclamation system. The company prioritizes customer satisfaction with a 100% guarantee and provides a kid- and pet-friendly environment. EWC also features a Wash Smart Unlimited Club for members to enjoy unlimited washes at any location. In addition to their services, EWC is dedicated to community involvement through programs like the EWC Towel Exchange and EWC Cares Grant Program, which support local organizations. The company fosters career growth for its employees, contributing to a positive workplace culture recognized with multiple awards.
Tower International now AUTOKINITON! Autokiniton pursues strategic investments in respected Tier 1 automotive suppliers. Through innovative solutions and services, our subsidiaries advance the trends that define the automotive industry of today and tomorrow. In May 2018, Autokiniton was formed by KPS Capital Partners and George Thanopoulos (Autokiniton Chairman & CEO) to acquire L&W Group. L&W Group is a leading Tier 1 supplier in the automotive industry specializing in metal stampings, welded assemblies, and tubular products. In September of 2019, Autokiniton acquired Tower International, a leading Tier 1 manufacturer of structural metal automotive components and supplier of metal stampings, welded assemblies, frame structures, and chassis structures. This merger of L&W Group and Tower International has created the No. 2 Body-In-White and vehicle-frame supplier in North America, providing value-driven, sustainable automotive components and assembly solutions for our customers in the mobility industry. Our dedication to teamwork, speed, simplification, performance, and empowering our associates has made us a trusted partner to the worlds top automotive OEMs. Autokinitons legacy of operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service ensures that every project – no matter how challenging -- is in the best possible hands.
Western States Equipment Company, known as Western States Cat, is a prominent heavy equipment dealer and service provider in the Northwest U.S. Established in 1933, the company has evolved from its origins in construction to specialize in equipment sales and service. It operates across a vast area of over 191,000 square miles, including Idaho, Eastern Washington, Oregon, Western Montana, and Wyoming, with 17 branches and 15 Cat® Rental Stores. The company offers a range of services, including the sale of new and used heavy equipment, short- and long-term rentals of various machinery, and comprehensive maintenance and repair services. They provide genuine Cat® parts and accessories, ensuring quick sourcing and delivery. Western States Cat serves commercial and industrial clients, focusing on construction, mining, and infrastructure development, and emphasizes personalized service and tailored financing solutions for its customers.
Focus on joint success We are one of the international market and technology leaders for innovative laser marking systems. As a global brand and technology center for laser marking solutions, we are part of the Product Quality and Identification segment of the publicly traded Veralto Corporation. FOBA is a leader in camera-based precision systems, machines and workflows for laser marking and engraving. We help our customers to ensure the traceability of their products, to protect their quality and brands, to design products and to respond to trends and regulations at an early stage – especially in our key markets of medical technology and the automotive, aerospace and electronics industries. With decades of laser application expertise, technology leadership in camera-assisted laser marking and consistent customer and service orientation, we can refer to several thousand successfully installed systems worldwide. https://www.fobalaser.com Imprint: https://www.fobalaser.com/legal-notice/ FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving Brand of ALLTEC Angewandte Laserlicht Technologie GmbH