| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Colin Thomas |
VP Strategy and Transformation | Profile |
NFW is a circularity platform for plastic-free performance materials. NFW follows three Ground Rules in everything we develop: start well, stay clean, end well. While nearly everything in the built world relies on some type of plastic that began as crude oil and that will become plastic pollution, we are establishing a new material reality. We believe all materials should begin and end as nutrients, ready for the next growth cycle—true circularity. Our multi-material platform serves a wide range of industries—from fashion and footwear to automotive and upholstery. NFW technology embeds seamlessly into existing supply chains, enabling the worlds most iconic brands to design and scale products with high-performance, plastic-free materials. NFW makes global brands more sustainable, empowering them to create without plastics. Alongside the boldest brands and visionary designers, we are pioneering a naturally circular, post-oil economy.
P/Kaufmann is a prominent textile company founded in New York City in 1957. It is recognized as one of the largest producers of decorative and woven fabrics, primarily serving the home and hospitality markets. The company has a strong reputation for design excellence and quality, with a diverse range of products that include rich solids, contemporary geometrics, florals, and exotic ikats. Their fabrics are suitable for upholstery, drapery, and various home décor applications. The company operates multiple divisions, including Braemore, which focuses on upscale designs, and Folia, which offers licensed fabrics and wallcoverings for Ralph Lauren Home. P/Kaufmann Contract caters specifically to the hospitality sector, providing a refined identity and marketing system for the design trade. They also offer innovative tools, such as an online color picker, to assist designers in matching fabric swatches. P/Kaufmann serves a global clientele, including interior designers and hospitality businesses, delivering high-quality decorative textiles and comprehensive support services.
Starr Insurance is a prominent part of Starr Companies, a global insurance and investment organization founded in 1919 by Cornelius Vander Starr. Initially established as the first American-owned insurance agency in Shanghai, the company has grown to operate across six continents, becoming a significant player in the insurance industry. Starr Insurance offers a diverse range of products and services, including commercial property and casualty insurance, as well as specialty coverages such as aviation, marine, energy, and excess casualty insurance. The company serves a wide array of clients, including leading businesses in sectors like construction, maritime, energy, and aerospace. With its extensive global presence, Starr Insurance is well-equipped to provide comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to the needs of businesses worldwide.
Universal Sompo is a Joint venture of Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Karnataka Bank, Dabur Investments, and Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. The companys paid-up capital is Rs 368 Cr; Shareholders Net worth is over Rs. 1269 Cr ; Gross Written Premium Rs. 4169 Cr ; Assets Under Management (AUM) Rs. 4386 Cr; Solvency at 1.73 times. The company is headquartered in Mumbai and has 151 offices countrywide with representation through its digitally enabled employees. It has a strong distribution network of Agents, Point of salespersons, Bank Branches, Automobile Dealers, Brokers, Common Service Centres, and Digital Platforms. The company offers 234 IRDAI-approved products and 1494 Add-on covers, ranging from Motor, Accident & Health, Home for Individuals, Shopkeepers Package, Crop and other non-life packages for SMEs, Fire, Marine, Engineering, Employees Benefit, Project Insurance, Liability, and other special products for Corporates. Microinsurance covers the Rural segment. The company maintains its Claims settlement ratio at 98.87% and has robust technology architecture to serve its customers nationwide.
Sisu is an industry thought leader in the fields of robotics and automation. We take on complex engineering problems that often involve adopting or inventing new technologies. We are disrupting the cinema, industrial knife sharpening, welding, and other industries. With robots that are easy to program, its no wonder that we are one of the fastest-growing cinema robotics companies in the world! We provide a fast-paced and exciting work environment, built on values of hard work and family, attracting top talent from across the country. Sisu is located in beautiful Austin Texas and serves customers in the United States and around the world. Sisu is a Kuka Robotics System Partner and an alliance partner with National Instruments.