AGATEC, founded in 1992, designs and manufactures laser products that are innovative, easy-to-use, and affordable. Applications include interior, general construction, and site preparation. Based just outside of Paris, AGATEC has a worldwide distributor network. AGATEC and AGL are two of six global brands in the Hexagon family with engineering and production in the United States, Europe, and China.   QBL Baulaser GmbH is a medium-sized German company that has been developing, manufacturing and distributing surveying and construction laser instruments for more than 20 years. QBL, AGATEC, and AGL are three of the six global brands in the Hexagon family with engineering and production in the United States, Europe, and China.   Hexagon is a $1 billion+ group of measurement technology firms serving industry, government, survey, and construction. A smaller segment of business is in specialty polymers. A Swedish corporation, Hexagon has over 8,000 employees in 30 countries. AEM is the international trade and business development resource for companies that manufacture equipment, products and services used worldwide in the construction, agricultural, mining, forestry, and utility fields. CONEXPO is run by AEM.   AED is an international trade association representing companies involved in the distribution, rental and support of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation, agriculture and industrial applications.   An international trade association, ARA members include more than 7,100 equipment rental businesses and 1,500 manufacturers and suppliers in the US and Canada. Rental categories include: construction and industrial equipment, general tool and homeowner equipment, and special event and party items.   NUCA is the largest trade association working solely for the underground utility construction industry. The association represents contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers involved in water, sewer, gas, electric, telecommunications, site work, and other segments of the industry across the country.