- The Gibson-Homans Company (Northern District of Ohio). A major manufacturer of roof and driveway coatings, wallcovering adhesives, patching compounds, paints and wallpaper.
- Elder-Beerman Stores Corp. (Southern District of Ohio). Large multi-state department store chain.
- F & C International, Inc. (Southern District of Ohio). Large national chemical manufacturer.
- Baja Boats, Inc. (Northern District of Ohio). Boat manufacturer.
- Cincinnati Microwave, Inc. (Southern District of Ohio). Publicly held manufacturer of radar detection devices and cellular telephones.
- Hall Aluminum (Northern District of Illinois). Aluminum extruder.
- Ohio Ferro Alloys (Northern District of Ohio). Manufacturer of silicon metals.
- SiMETCO, Inc. (Northern District of Ohio). Manufacturer of silicon metals.
- Southeastern Dairies, Inc. (Western District of Kentucky). Distributor of dairy products.
- STR Corporation (Northern District of Ohio). Operator of a chain of grocery stores.
- ARA Aluminum (Northern District of Ohio). Aluminum extruder.
- Wit & Wisdom Corporation (Northern District of Ohio). Book and periodicals retailer.
- Summitville Tiles, Inc. (Northern District of Ohio). Ceramic tiles manufacturer.
- Pak-Mor Manufacturing Company (Western District of Texas). Manufacturer of garbage and refuse trucks.
- Atlantic Metal Products, Inc. (District of New Jersey). Metal fabrication and processing company.