W.C. Coleman could see the light for the darkness. The young salesman was taking a stroll after a hard day’s work selling typewriters, and spotted a new type of lamplight in a drugstore window in Brockton, Alabama. This new light burned with a strong, steady white flame and was fueled by gasoline. The standard lamp of the era burned kerosene and produced a smoky, flickering, yellowish light. W.C. was stricken with very poor eyesight, and was very interested in this new, steady white light that enabled him to read even the smallest print in books and on medicine bottles. Coleman saw potential in the new light, and through his vision a new company was born that would put America’s farms and ranches in a new light, and would eventually make his name synonymous with outdoor fun.

The Kingman Group Corporation (formerly Kingman International) makes Spyder and Java brand paintball equipment. It also manufactures protective paintball accessories (gloves, goggles) and tournament-level equipment. Its product lines are sold globally through leading retailers, sporting good chains, and specialty paintball stores. The company also sponsors regional and national paintball tournaments and competitions (The Spyder Cup). CEO Arthur Chang founded the company in 1992.

The M.J Soffe Company founded in 1946, uniforms athletes, cheerleaders, and fans with jerseys, T-shirts, shorts, sweats, tanks, jackets, and other items. It operates through four divisions: sporting goods, retail, military, and college bookstores. M. J. Soffe's products, which outfit sizes toddler through adult, are sold through specialty sporting goods and department stores, as well as in university bookstores. The company has manufactured activewear for the US military for many years. M. J. Soffe was acquired by Delta Apparel in 2003 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary.

The North Face Apparel Corporation have helped explorers reach the most unfathomable heights of the Himalayas. But The North Face legend begins, ironically, on a beach. More precisely, San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, at an altitude of only 150 feet above sea level. It was here in 1966 that two hiking enthusiasts resolved to follow their passions and founded a small mountaineering retail store. The North Face was taking exploration to the outer limits of the ski world, adding extreme skiwear to the product offering. These were the days of pastels, neons, hair dye, and mohawks; they laid the groundwork for today's free-spirited snowsports athletes. By the end of the decade, The North Face became the only supplier in the United States to offer a comprehensive collection of high-performance outerwear, skiwear, sleeping bags, packs and tents. Now, more than 40 years after its humble grand opening, The North Face delivers an extensive line of performance apparel, equipment, and footwear. North Face push the boundaries of innovation so that you can push the boundaries of exploration. North Face remain deeply proud to be the first choice of the world's most accomplished climbers, mountaineers, extreme skiers, snowboarders, endurance runners, and explorers.

Triad Technologies can get you in (and out) of the swim of things. The company makes swimming pool access equipment (ladders and steps for the physically impaired), deck storage units, and benches. Its industrial division manufactures custom fiberglass fabricated parts for a wide variety of industries, from transportation to healthcare to amusement.

TYR Sport Named after the mythical Norse god of warriors and deity among all athletes, the TYR brand embodies the competitive spirit of sports and is a symbol of courage and victory. TYR partners with Swimwear Anywhere, the second largest branded swimwear manufacturer in North America, for the design and production of all our swimwear. Among their stable of brands, Swimwear Anywhere designs the swimwear lines for Liz Claiborne, DKNY, Juicy Couture and Carmen Marc Valvo.

Umbro, Ltd., a subsidiary of NIKE, Inc., is the original Manchester based football brand that invented sportswear and sports tailoring. Umbro’s first major football kit was made for Manchester City in 1934, a kit they won the FA Cup in. Today, the company combines its heritage in sports tailoring with modern football culture to create groundbreaking and iconic football apparel, footwear and equipment that blend performance and style.

Uncle Josh Bait Company makes a variety of pork rind fishing bait including pork frogs, strips, jigs, and spinner bait. It also sells preserved natural bait such as crawfish, crickets, maggots, and worms. The bait is sold in resealable bags or in pint jars of salt brine solution to help preserve the taste and texture, making it more attractive to fish. Uncle Josh's pork rind snacks (for humans) come in BBQ, Hot & Spicy, and Original flavors. Its products are sold online and in selected retailers. The company is owned by president Kurt Kellogg and investors Patrick McDevitt and Chris Miller, who purchased it from the founding Jones family in 2002.

Varsity Brands designs and markets cheerleading and dance team uniforms and accessories for youth, high school, and college programs. Varsity also organizes cheerleading and dance team training camps (with more then 350,000 participants) and sponsors nationally televised competitions. Company Dance, a joint venture formed with singer and dancer Paula Abdul, conducts dance contests and conventions across the US. Its Varsity Intropa Tour division organizes trips for performing groups in the US, Hawaii, and Europe. Founded in 1974, the company is owned by a group of senior management and Leonard Green & Partners.

Weber-Stephen Products is one of the nation's top makers of barbecue grills, including portable, charcoal, and gas versions. Weber-Stephens boasts brands such as Spirit, Genesis, Summit, Performer, One-Touch, and Weber Q. Its portable models include Smokey Joe and Go-Anywhere. The company also makes grilling accessories, such as utensils and grill covers. Weber-Stephen's products are sold at mass merchandisers and home improvement stores, among other retail outlets. Founded in 1951 by George Stephen, it's owned by the Stephen family. Weber-Stephen also owns three Chicago-area Weber Grill Restaurants that feature barbecue.

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