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Elkem ASA is a company engaged in the development, production, and distribution of silicon-based advanced materials, operating within the specialty chemicals industry. The company provides materials including silicones, silicon, foundry alloys, and carbon products, with applications across various industries such as construction, automotive, electronics, and medical. Founded in 1904, Elkem has a longstanding history in the field of metallurgy and materials science. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the company has a significant global presence with manufacturing facilities and sales offices across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. Elkem’s strategic positioning is strengthened by its integrated value chain and focus on innovation and sustainable practices in production.

Linde is the largest industrial gas supplier in the world, with operations in over 100 countries. The firm's main products are atmospheric gases (including oxygen, nitrogen, and argon) and process gases (including hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium), as well as equipment used in industrial gas production. Linde serves a wide variety of end markets, including chemicals, manufacturing, healthcare, and steelmaking. Linde generated approximately $34 billion in revenue in 2025.