Ernie Ball Music Man is a premium instrument manufacturer based in San Luis Obispo, California. Founded in the early 1970s, the company specializes in handcrafted electric guitars and basses. It was originally established as Music Man by ex-Fender associates, including Leo Fender, and was acquired by Ernie Ball Inc. in 1984. Under the leadership of Sterling Ball and his family, the company has focused on meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality standards. The product lineup includes iconic instruments like the StingRay bass and the Silhouette guitar, both known for their innovative features and playability. Ernie Ball Music Man continues to develop new models, limited editions, and signature instruments in collaboration with musicians. The company prioritizes artist needs and has a strong commitment to supporting both established and emerging talent through sponsorships and events.
At SIS, were proud to be leaders in collecting, analyzing and distributing the deepest data sets and insights to professional sports teams across MLB, NBA and NFL, while also partnering extensively with the leagues themselves. Our mission is to enrich and optimize the decision-making process for sports teams, sportsbooks, and sports fans. Our vision is to create an unparalleled platform of sporting data and insights through best-in-class technology, products, and partnerships. Our versatility, subject matter expertise, and desire to enhance our partners performance is at the core of what we do. As we enter the next chapter of our trajectory, we are keen to put our data and newfound products to use to improve the sports fan experience, while being a critical part of the supply chain. Our existing database offers unparalleled detail and is updated daily, not just for the 3 professional sports listed, but at the collegiate, international and minor league levels as well. We are also moving further into the real-time data space (for the above noted sports) and into new sports/leagues. A key differentiator for us relative to competition is our flexibility and ability to customize feeds, data points, etc based on specific needs of partners. Company chairman John Dewan founded the company with a group of partners in 2003. John has been a pioneer in sports statistics for more than 40 years and was the founder of STATS Inc. In April of 2021, Audeo Capital announced a significant investment into SIS. Shortly thereafter, a new CEO (Dan Hannigan-Daley) and VP of Product/Engineering (Will Hester) joined the organization following years of success at DraftKings.
Liverpool Football Club was founded in 1892 and is one of the worlds most historic and famous football clubs. Honours include 19 League Titles, eight FA Cups, ten League Cups, six European Cups, three UEFA Cups, four European Super Cups, 16 Charity Shields, one FIFA Club World Cup, two Womens Super League and one Womens Championship. As a socially responsible club, Liverpool FC is proud of its heritage and plays a proactive role in its communities through its official charity, Liverpool FC Foundation, which helps children and families in Merseyside and beyond, and the Red Neighbours programme, which creates events and experiences specifically aimed at improving the lives of those living in and around the Anfield area (L4, L5 and L6). Liverpool FC is a global brand and works with leading edge commercial partners around the world providing unparalleled commercial opportunities.
Franklin Products, inc. was founded in 1992 to fill a niche in the marketplace for high quality fluid bed dryer exhaust filters at highly competitive price points for the pharmaceutical industry. Successes in the pharmaceutical industry led to rapid growth into other industries such as food production and chemical manufacturing. All markets where the best quality product is required to do the job!
ChromaScape is a specialty chemicals company based in Independence, Ohio, with a production facility in Stow. Founded in 1998, it has roots dating back to 1968. The company operates six manufacturing and distribution facilities across the U.S. and boasts over 100 years of combined expertise in colorant formulation and supply chain management. ChromaScape focuses on lean manufacturing, digital integration, and customer-centric processes to enhance quality and efficiency. ChromaScape offers a range of products, including colorants and additives for various industries. In landscaping, it provides Amerimulch® colored mulch and rubber/aggregate colorants. For packaging, it supplies Aquablak® aqueous carbon black dispersions and CEL Chemical adhesives for waterproof corrugated board. In construction, its Innotech® decorative concrete colorants and ChromaPave® asphalt sealcoat colorants are widely used. The company has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its offerings in printing, packaging, and consumer specialties.