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CIDAN Machinery Group is a leading manufacturer of sheet metal processing machinery, with a history that dates back to 1907. Originating from Göteneds Mekaniska Verkstad in Sweden, the company has expanded globally through mergers and acquisitions, including the acquisition of CIDAN A/S in Denmark. Today, CIDAN operates in multiple countries, including Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, China, Denmark, and the United States, serving customers in over 52 countries through a network of 61 dealers. The company offers a wide range of machinery for sheet metal working, including power folders, mechanical shears, cut-to-length lines, and CNC-controlled brakes. Their products are known for quality and precision, marketed under brand names such as CIDAN, Göteneds, Thalmann, and Forstner. CIDAN emphasizes innovation and user-friendly design, providing solutions that support Industry 4.0 and automation trends. Their dedicated sales and support teams assist customers with shop layout and process optimization, ensuring comprehensive service. CIDAN Machinery Group serves a diverse customer base, including sheet metal shops and manufacturing companies, contributing to various industries worldwide.
In 2015, an important group of investors alongside a group of experienced professionals in the Reinsurance industry, acquired a majority interest in MBI Americas. Now, XS Global, a well-known regional MGA and Coverholder at Lloyds. The groups footprint and ambitions now encompass the underwriting space, utilizing strong synergies that exist between the groups core business strategy. Our unique structure provides us opportunities to deploy targeted reinsurance capacity both directly to corporates and to retail brokers via expert and locally based underwriters. We are proud to say we invest in talent and our team has proven skills, excellent access, and a proven track record for underwriting profitable business in the Latin America region and beyond.
ChoiceOne Bank is a community bank holding company based in Michigan, with approximately $2.6 billion in assets. Founded in 1898 as Sparta State Bank, it has grown through strategic mergers and now operates 35 offices across multiple counties. The bank is headquartered in Sparta and has operations centers in Lapeer and Fenton, ensuring efficient service delivery. ChoiceOne offers a wide range of financial services, including digital banking solutions, consumer and commercial banking, agricultural lending, mortgage services, wealth management, payroll solutions, and treasury management. The bank is dedicated to serving a diverse customer base, including families, small businesses, farmers, and low-income individuals, particularly in rural communities. ChoiceOne is committed to being an integral part of Michigan communities, with a mission to provide superior service and quality advice. In 2025, the bank announced a merger with Fentura Financial Inc., enhancing its presence in the Detroit suburbs and expanding into the Flint and Saginaw markets.
Ethos is a life insurance company founded in 2016 by Peter Colis and Lingke Wang. The company focuses on making life insurance more affordable and accessible by using technology to simplify the application process. Ethos operates as a licensed insurance agency, partnering with third-party carriers like Legal & General America, TruStage, and Ameritas. Ethos offers an online application process that provides instant quotes, allowing customers to apply for life insurance quickly. The company utilizes a proprietary underwriting engine to assess health and eligibility, ensuring suitable coverage options. Ethos also supports a network of independent insurance agents, facilitating both direct-to-consumer and agent-assisted sales. The primary product offered is term life insurance, tailored to meet individual needs. With significant funding from investors such as Sequoia, Accel, Google Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and Softbank, Ethos has established itself as a major player in the U.S. life insurance market, aiming to protect millions of families.