United Waste Systems

Founded in 1983, Birchwood Transport is a contract carrier company that offers a range of transportation services. It maintains a fleet of more than 150 vehicles, including tractors and refrigerated, dump, dry van and tanker trailers. The company provides less-than-truckload and truckload services. It also offers satellite tracking and two-way communication services. The company operates a full-service repair shop that provides welding, inspections, washing, fabrication, and air brake, tire, trailer and tractor repair services. In addition, Birchwood Transport offers logistics and brokerage services. The company provides a maintenance program that features oil changing, truck lubing, and brakes and clutch checking and adjusting services.

Midwest Air Technologies is a multifaceted organization that manufactures a range of products. It delivers up-to-date consumer marketing, new product designs, engineering support, nationwide warehousing and importing and distribution services. Major retailers throughout North America utilize Midwest Air Technologies as a key strategic partner. The company maintains more than 20 manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe and China. The multimillion-dollar company is a leading supplier to home centers, retailers, cooperatives and wholesale distributors in North America. It is a world leader in original-equipment manufacturer and Tier 1 automotive parts. In 2003, the company acquired Roulands Braking, a European company with automotive parts manufacturing capabilities. Midwest Air Technologies maintains operations in Lincolnshire, Ill.