3M is fundamentally a science-based company. They produce thousands of imaginative products, and they're a leader in scores of markets - from health care and highway safety to office products and abrasives and adhesives. Their success begins with their ability to apply their technologies - often in combination - to an endless array of real-world customer needs. Of course, all of this is made possible by the people of 3M and their singular commitment to make life easier and better for people around the world.The diversified company makes products through six operating segments: consumer and office; display and graphics; electro and communications; health care (through 3M Health Care); industrial and transportation; and safety, security, and protection services. Well-known brands include Post-it Notes, Scotch tapes, Scotchgard fabric protectors, Scotch-Brite scouring pads, and Filtrete home air filters. 3M has operations in more than 60 countries. About two-thirds of its sales are made outside of the US. It sells products directly to users and through numerous wholesalers, retailers, distributors, and dealers worldwide.

Founded in June 1986, Fujian Hua Min Import & Export Corp. was formerly a large-scale and state-owned comprehensive foreign trade enterprise in Fujian Province. It was restructured from a state-owned enterprise to a limited liability company and renamed to Fujian Hua Min Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. (the Company) in May 2003, with the registered capital of RMB 60 million yuan. There are currently more than 3,000 staff members and workers in the Company. Its total assets and annual turnover had reached RMB 1,500 million yuan and RMB 6,000 million yuan respectively by the end of 2007.Fujian Hua Min Import & Export Corporation provides a wide variety of products to customers around the globe. As one of the largest exporters in China, the company operates more than two dozen business units specializing in areas such as mechical and electrical equipment, footwear manufacturing, chemicals, textiles making, toys, food, medicine, and motorcycle and auto parts. Established in 1986 Fujian Hua Min Import & Export operates about 10 subsidiaries and joint businesses. The government-owned company has trade relations with thousands of factories and firms in some 100 countries.

Founded in 1998, Pandigital recognized the need to bridge the gap between digital cameras and traditional photo frames, and today is the worldwide industry leader in the manufacturing of digital photo frames. Keeping in line with its values of elegance, simplicity, and functionality, Pandigital has sold over four million units which validates the work and effort put into designing and creating each Pandigital photo frame.Pandigital manufactures digital photo frames and sells them at major retailers across the US. Pandigital's frames range from a pocket-sized 1.8 inches to 15 inches, and some have touch-screen access, interchangeable metallic or wood frames, audio options, and can hold up to 4,000 images. Its products are designed in the US but the company contracts with Foxconn Electronics in Taiwan for manufacturing. Pandigital was founded in 1998 and released its first digital frames in 2006.

Schurman Fine Papers, which operates American Greetings, Carlton Cards, and Papyrus retail stores, offers specialty gift products such as greeting cards, stationary, gift wrap, and other paper products. Its retail network consists of more than 500 stores located throughout the US and Canada. More than 170 of its stores operate under the Papyrus name, a brand on which the company was originally built (the brand was sold to American Greetings in 2009). Schurman Fine Papers was founded in 1950 by Marcel and Margrit Schurman; their daughter Dominique Schurman now heads the company.

Earth Search Sciences, Inc., (OTCBB : ESSE) is a dynamic emerging growth company with more than ten years of research and development invested in bringing breakthrough remote sensing technology to the commercial marketplace. Earth Search had the foresight to know that customers' strategic decision making could beneft from the very precise information available only through advanced hyperspectral instruments, such as the PROBE-1. Today, technical decision-makers benefit from this technology in mineral exploration, oil and gas exploration, environmental monitoring and other business channels. Earth Search Sciences's clients and partners are strengthened by the competitive advantage of the PROBE-1 technology.The company has developed remote sensing instruments (using what is called hyperspectral remote sensing technology) based on NASA's Airborne Visible and Infra-Red Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS). The instruments designed by ESSI collect and analyze data for use in oil and gas exploration, mining, hazardous material remediation, and ecosystem monitoring, among other things. The company has served customers in the private, military, and government sectors. Chairman and CEO Larry Vance owns 74% of the company.

Founded in 1978 as H. Bernbaum Import & Export Company by Harry Bernbaum and Hank Bernbaum, High Sierra Sport Company has grown to become the tenth largest outdoor company in the United States (Sporting Goods Business, November 1999). Today, High Sierra Sport Company employs 40 people and distributes and sells to more than 1500 retailers and 2250 corporate accounts worldwide. High Sierra Sport Company is the official supplier of bags to the U.S. Ski and Snowboarding teams and its memberships include the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), SnowSports Industries America (SIA) and the Travel Goods Association (TGA).The firm makes and markets a wide range of backpacks, day packs, and other gear for carrying stuff into the great outdoors, onto airplanes, and on their backs as they work out. Company bags are made under the High Sierra, Sierra Expedition, and other labels. In 2007 High Sierra debuted the ATQ line, which includes a wheeled backpack, duffel, and computer case, to its products portfolio. It also makes popular hydration bags. The company, which sells to some 1,500 retailers worldwide the likes of Sports Authority, was founded in 1979 as the H. Bernbaum Import & Export Company.

The personal care products company makes soap, lotions, and creams, as well as more specialized products such as acne treatments. Dermalogica's products are not sold directly to the public, but through dealers or "qualified skin care professionals" in more than 40 countries worldwide. These vendors can provide clients with Dermalogica's face mapping consultation, thermal back treatment, and touch therapies. Dermalogica was founded in 1986 by Jane Wurwand.

Ronson Corporation distributes consumer products, such as cigarette lighters, lighter fluid, flints, wicks, and butane fuel injectors, to customers in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Ronson also makes Multi-Lube spray lubricant and Kleenol spot remover. Ronson Aviation, another unit of its business, provides cargo handling, plane fueling, and aircraft repair, among other services, from its hangar and office at Trenton-Mercer Airport in Trenton, New Jersey. The division serves public and governmental agencies. In 2009, Ronson agreed to sell off virtually all of its operations, including the aviation, consumer products, and Canadian businesses.

Hilasal makes and sells cotton towels and robes for all manner of uses including bath and beach towels, sports and kitchen towels, promotional and printed towels, as well as making robes for adults and children. The company sells its products through a variety of retailers including department stores, discount stores, and boutiques including Wal-Mart, Gigante, JC Penny's, Marshall's, and TJ Maxx. Hilasal exports just over one-third of it products to the US for sale.

Optovision sells lens coating equipment and provides outsourced lens coating services to the ophthalmic industry in the US and abroad. Its Optovac division sells self-contained vacuum coating labs while the Optomart unit provides on-site management of lens coating operations. The company also carries its own inventory of stock lenses and offers specialty services like anti-reflective and mirror coating. Customers include Benedict Optical and Wal-Mart. Founded in 1989, Optovision Technologies has offices in the US and Italy. It is owned by president Peter Zuccarelli and vice president Vince Mioli.

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