Grupo Salinas is the group of companies owned by Ricardo B. Salinas, one of Mexico's wealthiest citizens. While not a holding company, Grupo Salinas has interests in financial services, media, retail, and telecommunications -- a few of which are listed on Mexico's stock exchange. It has controlling interests in the nation's #2 network, TV Azteca, cellular service provider Iusacell, and electronics retaler Grupo Elektra. Motorcycle manufacturer Italika launched production in 2005 and is Mexico's top seller, producing 300,000 bikes per year. Grupo Elektra's financial service firms, Banco Azteca, Seguros Azteca, and Afore Azteca, serve low-income families in Mexico, Brazil, and Peru.

From our inception over 50 years ago, HADCO has grown from a home appliance service company to a full-service distributorship supplying over 400 dealers in 14 states with specialty appliances that set the standard for performance, quality and beauty. We have accomplished this thanks to the hard work of our outstanding employees, and by partnering with high-performance, high-style manufacturers and discerning dealers that are totally dedicated to customer satisfaction.Our business partners have earned the distinction of being part of our Quality Appliance Dealer Network (QAD) where we share a commitment for excellence and customer service. These are the ‘Things that Matter’. HADCO’s Assured Purchase Pledge is our guarantee that our customers will be totally satisfied with their selection of products. As the kitchen has grown to become the center of family activity in the home, so has the need for more sophisticated appliances. We hope that HADCO products will inspire you to design the kitchen of your dreams.

Hartco was founded by chairman and CEO Harry Hart in 1960 and, though now public, is still operated largely by the Hart family. If you really heart computers, Hartco is for you. Through its operating divisions, which together include more than 60 locations across Canada, Hartco delivers IT products, services, and solutions to private and public sector organizations. Its distribution and franchise segment operates under the Metafore, MicroAge, and Northwest Digital brands. Its commercial segment includes the business activities operated by the company's limited partnerships under the names of Metafore LP, Solutions Technologiques Dorval LP, and MicroAge.

Chairman Gerry Harvey and Ian Norman founded the company in 1982; the Harvey family owns about 30% of the company. Bargain shoppers sniff out deals at stores owned or franchised by Harvey Norman Holdings. The fast-growing discounter sells consumer electronics, furniture, bedding, computers, flooring, and more through some 265 stores, mostly in Australia and New Zealand, but also in Asia, Ireland, and Slovenia. The retail outlets operate under the Domayne, Harvey Norman, and Joyce Mayne banners. Harvey Norman owns the ground under about a third of its stores and leases it to franchisees and provides them with administrative and advertising services in return for a percentage of sales.

HeadRoom LLC was founded by road warrior (and headphone junkie) Tyll Hertsens in 1992 with one product, the headphone amplifier. HeadRoom lays claim to the space between your ears. The company sells high-end audio headphones, headphone amplifiers, and related accessories such as adapters and cables. Its offers layman level information and advice about selecting headphones for a variety of applications, from use with iPods and other MP3 players to home stereos to televisions. It also offers headphone and amp packages and used equipment as well as system bags made in the company's factory. HeadRoom sells headphones under brands such as AKG, Koss, and Sennheiser.

Ideal Shopping Direct (ISD) operates a home shopping television network that reaches some 23 million homes throughout the UK. The company's three channels are: Create and Craft (health and beauty, craft products); Ideal World (general merchandise, including apparel, leisure, craft, home, health and beauty, and jewelry); and Ideal World 2, which runs repeats of selected shows from its sister channels. Paul Wright and Valerie Kaye founded the company in 1999 after a series of failed businesses, seeding the idea for television shopping with a mail-order business and later transferring to TV in 2000.

Infotech Associates, Inc. was established in 1991 to provide customers with Personalized Solutions to their computer needs. Our Product and Service offerings have grown since then to include total Information Technology Automation for both growing and fortune 500 companies. We take pride in our technical sales knowledge and our ability to provide customers with solutions to their various needs. Infotech values its Customers and the relationships we develop together over time.

J & R Electronics redefines block party. J & R Electronics Inc. is a leading electronics retailer with 10 specialty electronics shops in the same New York City block. The stores make up one retail megastore, J&R Music and Computer World, which measures more than 300,000 sq. ft. and is known for discount prices and customer service. The firm also operates an in-store shop at Macy's in Herald Square and peddles products through its website. J & R's merchandise includes audio and video products, computers, cameras, software, office products, music, movies, and games. Co-owners Joe and Rachelle Friedman used their wedding money to finance the founding of J & R Electronics in 1971.

Kesa Electricals was formed in 2003 when Kingfisher cast off its electricals business. Kesa Electricals is Europe's third-largest seller (behind METRO AG's MediaMarkt and Dixons) of consumer electronics with some 700 stores in 10 countries. Its stores sell a range of home appliances (refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, vacuum cleaners), consumer electronics (TVs, DVD players, stereo systems, gaming consoles, camcorders), and even computers and cell phones. Kesa's banners include BCC in the Netherlands; Comet in the UK; Darty in France, Italy, Switzerland, and Turkey; Datart in the Czech Republic and Slovakia; and Vanden Borre in Belgium. Kesa also sells high-speed Internet and high-definition TV service.

Mar-Cone Appliance Parts Center was founded in 1932 by Harry Markow as a door-to-door rebuilt vacuum cleaner company. CEO Mitchell Markow is the founder's grandson. Marcone Appliance Parts Center helps keep your refrigerator, dishwasher, and air conditioner running. Mar-Cone Appliance Parts Center distributes appliance repair parts; it also sells HVAC and plumbing supplies. Marcone operates through more than 40 locations in the US, mostly in California and Florida. Mar-Cone Appliance Parts Center provides parts from vendors such as KitchenAid, Whirlpool, and Maytag. It also exports parts to clients in about 120 countries around the globe. Marcone has been growing through acquisitions while consolidating business operations.

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