Donaldson Company, Inc. is a vertically integrated filtration company engaged in the production and marketing of products used as a means to improve performance efficiency and air quality. Its products are used by various industry sectors ranging from commercial/industrial , aerospace to chemical producers requiring membranes of various fiber sizes. The company also plays a key role in the alternative energy and pharmaceutical industries by providing self cleaning, temperature balancing air systems in rotating devices involved in energy production, and filters used to prevent contamination of chemicals in research facilities. As a multinational company it operates in Belgium, Mexico, China, UK, Thailand, USA, Japan, Italy, Germany and France. In the 2010 fiscal year 45.3% of operating income came from business in the Asia, Pacific region , 24.6% from Europe and 19.7% from the US. It is also an aftermarket parts supplier.
The Science Museum of Minnesota is an American museum focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science and mathematics education. Founded in 1907 and located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution is staffed by over 500 employees and over 1,600 volunteers. The museum's mission statement, "Turn on the science: realizing the potential of policy makers, educators, and individuals to achieve full civic and economic participation in the world",[1] reflects its intention to foster science citizenship for all its publics.