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Smardt Chiller Group is a global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, focusing on high-efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Founded in 2005 by Roger Richmond-Smith and Ron Conry, the company has over 25 years of experience in magnetic bearing compressors and oil-free systems. Smardt operates manufacturing facilities in Canada, the USA, Australia, Germany, and China, with more than 10,000 chillers installed worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including water-cooled, air-cooled, and evaporative-cooled chillers, as well as customizable modular systems. All chillers utilize oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings, which enhance energy efficiency and reduce maintenance needs. Smardt also provides custom engineering, global support for installation and maintenance, and energy efficiency consulting to help clients optimize their systems and reduce carbon footprints. The company serves various industries, including government facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, and hospitals, emphasizing reliability and sustainability in its solutions.
Electrify America, LLC is a prominent electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the United States, established in 2016 as a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America. The company aims to promote Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) adoption by creating a nationwide network of ultra-fast and convenient EV charging stations. As of August 2024, Electrify America operates over 950 charging stations with more than 4,250 DC fast charging connectors, making it the largest open DC fast-charging network in the country. The company focuses on providing reliable and accessible hyper-fast charging solutions, supporting multiple connector types, including CCS and CHAdeMO, with plans to add Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors in 2025. Electrify America is committed to sustainability, ensuring that all energy supplied to drivers is backed by 100% renewable energy certificates, and aims for a net zero carbon footprint. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company employs around 300 people and actively engages in community education to promote equitable electrification.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is a leading performing arts complex located in Costa Mesa, California. Established in 1986 and renamed in 2011, it spans 14 acres and is recognized as Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. The Center features multiple venues, including Segerstrom Hall, Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Samueli Theater, and Judy Morr Theater, hosting a wide range of performances. The Center offers live performances that include Broadway shows, classical concerts, dance, and contemporary acts. It also provides venue rentals for private events and seminars, along with arts-based education programs through the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge Education Center. With a mission focused on artistic excellence and community engagement, the Center has welcomed over 20 million visitors and premiered over 60 world-class productions since its inception.
Systems Evolution, Inc. (SEI) is a business and technology consulting firm committed to delivering superior value to local clients since 1992. We pair cutting-edge technologies with custom-tailored solutions to drive powerful business results for some of the most influential companies in the world. We offer the agility, consistency, and personal attention of a local partner while providing the reach and knowledge assets of a national organization. SEI supports critical client needs in areas including Data & Analytics, Technology Enablement, Strategy & Operations, Concept to Delivery, and Security, Risk and Compliance. A 100% employee-owned business, SEI now employs hundreds of consultants across the United States. Our value proposition to both clients and employees is based on a unique business model focused on local delivery, empowerment through technology, fully customized approaches and solutions, and a culture of collaboration.