Deep Intelligence Across Industries

Company Headquarters: Pombal, Portugal Founded: 1991 Workforce: ~ N/A Company Working: IMOSA Indústrias Mineiras do Mondego, SA (IMOSA) is a Portuguese company that began industrial operations in 1998. It is part of the Saint-Gobain group, one of the world leaders in construction materials. IMOSA operates the "Nasce gua" quarry in Guia-Pombal and specializes in the extraction and classification of silica sand (wet and dry) of high purity and various granulometric, particularly adapted for the glass, filtration, construction (sand for rendering, adhesive cement, ready-mixed concrete, artifacts, etc.); sports fields (golf courses, etc.) application. The high quality of sands makes them ideal for a variety of applications. IMOSA is USGA quality, safety, and environmentally certified. It has several units, including a wet sand washing and classification unit, a drying and dry classification unit, bagging, social facilities, an analysis laboratory, a support warehouse, and fuel transformation and storage stations. Because of its proximity to the ports of Figueira da Foz and Aveiro, as well as the Oeste, A17, A1, and IC8 lines, IMOSA has a strong presence across the globe.

Company Headquarters: Antwerp, Belgium Founded: 1872 Workforce: ~5017 Company Working: Sibelco Group is a leading producer of material science globally. The company mines, processes, and sells industrial minerals with a concentration of silica, clays, feldspathic, and olivine all over the world. The company offers various products in the field of construction, glass & electronics, ceramics, coatings, polymers, water filtration, industry & consumer, recycling, metallurgy, and other various sectors. It produces quartz and cristobalite, two crystalline forms of silica, as sands and flours for a variety of uses in solar technology to smartphone displays, from flame retardants to drinking water sanitation. The company has 43 clusters, 118 production sites, and six technical centers in 32 countries across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and America.

Company Headquarters: Lake Street Cairns, Qld, Australia Founded: 1967 Workforce: ~80 Company Working: Cape Flattery Silica Mines Pty., Ltd (CFSM) is one of the leading producers of silica sand in the world with one of the world's greatest reserves and production capacities for silica sand. It is a completely owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation since 1977. CFSM has been providing silica sand, a raw material for glass used in solar power generation, display glass, and other applications, to many Asian nations for over 50 years, including Japan through an integrated supply chain that makes use of the logistics and sales network of Mitsubishi Corporation to cover all operations from mining and processing to exports and sales. The company offers silica sand of various quality and different mesh sizes of +20 to +270 for various industrial applications across the globe.

Company Headquarters: Texas, United States Founded: 1894 Workforce: ~2,013 Company Working: US Silica Holdings, Inc. (US Silica) is a global leader in industrial minerals and logistics, with core experience in mining, processing, logistics, and material science that enables to development and transport of over 1,500 varied products to clients throughout end markets at a low cost. It is the leading proppant and last-mile logistics provider to the US shale sector as well as high-value minerals and specialty goods used in a variety of industrial applications. The company operates in two business segments: oil & gas proppants and industrial & specialty products segment. US Silica offers ground silica, fine ground silica, and whole-grain silica in the silica business segment. In 2022, the company mined 20,094 tons of silica sand for various applications. It has 16 silica sand mines across the United States. The U.S. Silica quality team collaborates with R&D teams and factories to continuously test incoming sand, ores, and finished products to assure that the products supplied to thousands of consumers around the world are always of the highest quality. The company’s diatomaceous earth (DE), perlite, clay, and sand factories are ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Standard certified. It has four corporate offices, nine oil & gas proppants production plants, and 15 industrial & specialty products plants in the United States. It leverages skilled in-house international logistics operations and a diverse network of partners to enable efficient and cost-effective exports to over 100 countries.

Company Headquarters: Gunma, Japan Founded: 1943 Workforce: ~5,608 Company Working: Sanden Corp (Sanden), formerly Sanden Holdings Corporation, is an automotive manufacturing company. The company sells a wide range of items, including HVAC units, heat exchangers for engines, compressors, vending machines, and living and environment systems like heat pump floor heating systems and induction cooking heaters for use in automotive, retail, and environmental systems as well as heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems. The geographical areas where Sanden operates include Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. Isesaki-shi, Gunma, Japan is home to the headquarters of the Sanden corporation.

Company Headquarters: India Founded: 1960 Workforce: ~5000 Company Working: 3F Industries Limited formerly named as Foods Fats & Fertilizers Ltd. (3F group) is an Indian company producing a range of products through its various facilities in India and overseas. The 3F group is one of the leading manufacturers of specialty fats in India, with a diversified product portfolio of the group. It primarily operates in Middle East, Vietnam, and West African countries. The 3F group is engaged in the refining of edible oils, solvent extraction, manufacturing of specialty fats for the bakery and confectionery segment, fatty acids, and oleo chemicals (used in soap manufacturing) production facilities in Tadepalligudam and Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. 3F group is also engaged in power generation, international trading in commodities and R&D. Apart from refining edible oils and related by-products the 3F group has diverse products in power generation, textiles, and granite quarrying. The company has a refining capacity aggregating to 289,500 MTPA. 3F group has also set up processing units for byproducts like fatty acids, stearines, glycerin, pitch oil, wax, and oleo chemicals.

Company Headquarters: Baoding, China Founded: 1984 Workforce: ~ 77,934 Company Working: Great Wall Motor (GWM) is a leading Chinese automaker that specializes in the production and sales of sport utility vehicles (SUVs), pickup trucks, passenger cars and new energy vehicles. The company owns several brands, such as Haval, Wey, Ora and Great Wall. GWM is a pioneer in the development of intelligent and connected vehicles, as well as hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. GWM has established a global R&D network with centres in China, Japan, Germany, India, Austria and the United States. GWM is also active in the electric light commercial vehicle market, offering electric pickup trucks and vans under the P-series. These vehicles are designed for urban and rural transportation, as well as for various professional applications, such as logistics, delivery, construction and agriculture. GWM’s P-series electric pickup trucks have a payload capacity of up to 800 kg and a range of up to 400 km. They are equipped with lithium-ion batteries and can be recharged in 2 hours. GWM’s MEGA electric vans have a cargo volume of up to 13 cubic meters and a range of up to 200 km. They are equipped with Bosch’s new electric motor 230 that has a rated voltage of 800 volts and a power output of up to 230 kW1. GWM’s P-series and MEGA vehicles are sold in more than 60 countries and regions across Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and South America.

Company Headquarters: Italy Founded: 1884 Workforce: ~ 7,510 Company Working: Maxus is a global brand of commercial vehicles that offers a range of innovative and efficient solutions for transportation needs. The brand is owned by SAIC Motor Corporation Limited, a Chinese state-owned automotive company. Maxus vehicles are designed to meet the needs of a variety of industries, including logistics, public transportation, and construction. The brand offers a range of commercial vehicles, including vans, pickups, minibuses, and trucks. Maxus is committed to sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of transportation. The brand's electric vehicles offer zero-emissions and low-noise solutions for urban transportation. Maxus also offers hybrid technology, which combines the benefits of electric and traditional fuel-powered vehicles.

Company Headquarters: Italy Founded: 1884 Workforce: ~ 7,510 Company Working: Piaggio & C. SpA is an Italian-based company that specializes in the production of two-wheeled motor vehicles. Piaggio & C. SpA's mission is to provide innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for a wide range of customers, from urban commuters to adventure enthusiasts. The company's product portfolio includes several iconic brands, such as Vespa, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and Piaggio, which are known for their quality, style, and performance. The company's vehicles are designed to meet the highest safety and environmental standards, and are equipped with advanced technology and features, such as anti-lock brakes, traction control, and electronic fuel injection. In addition to its focus on two-wheeled vehicles, Piaggio & C. SpA has also expanded its product offerings to include three and four-wheeled vehicles, such as the Piaggio MP3 and the Ape, which are popular in urban delivery and transportation applications.