The Davitt & Hanser Music Co. hopes to get its hold on musicians and music lovers worldwide. Doing business as Hanser Music Group, the company distributes a variety of guitars, musical instruments, and amplifiers, among other items. The company's portfolio of brand names includes B.C. Rich Guitars, Breatheaudio, Floyd Rose, Michael Kelly Guitars, Rockfield Pickups, Traben Bass Company, and Kustom Amplification. Hanser Music Group, established in 1924 as a family-operated music-distribution business, caters to more than 5,000 customers worldwide; it's still family-run today.

Bridgestone Spalding Co., Ltd., is established as a sporting goods sales company.Bridgestone Sports makes golf, tennis and badminton balls and rackets. Since launching its Altus brand of solid golf balls in 1982, the firm has produced more than 100 million dozen balls. Years 1997 and 1998 brought product launches for Access and Tour Stage golf clubs, respectively. Its US subsidiary, Bridgestone Sports (USA), produces the Precept brand of golfing gear. Bridgestone Sports has plants in China, Malaysia, and the US.

Turn up the volume with Denon. Denon Electronics (USA) sells the Denon brand of home entertainment products. Denon Electronics makes and markets such consumer electronic goods as CD and DVD players, headphones, home theater systems, stereo tuners and amplifiers, and turntables. In 2009, it has been boosting its Blue-ray products. Denon Electronics (USA) sells its products through stereo and electronics retailers in the US. Denon Electronics is owned by D&M Holdings, which in 2008 combined its Denon and Boston Acoustics brands under a single management team (led by Joe Stinziano) in a bid to reduce costs. The move has allowed it to integrate the sales and marketing operations of both companies.

LoDuca Bros., Inc, established in 1941 by a pair of brothers, operates its business in two diverse markets. First, it's a manufacturer of accordions and distributor of printed music, music equipment, and music accessories, such as adapters and electronics stands. LoDuca's second market is making and importing wines and specialty cooking and seasoning oils. The latter operation, which commenced in the 1980s, accounts for about a quarter of LoDuca's sales. LoDuca Bros. is run by the sons and grandchildren of founders Tom and Guy LoDuca.

Whirley Industries is the company behind those collectible cups and mugs filling kitchen cabinets. The company designs and manufactures promotional drinkware for theme parks, sports venues, convenience stores, and other businesses. The company's Toppers line casts colorful animals and licensed characters atop the lids of plastic cups. In addition to its cups and straws, Whirley Industries creates specialty lunchboxes and popcorn buckets for children, and insulated coffee containers and barware for adults. The company also produces self-serve slush stands that can be installed at festivals, water parks, and zoos.

Goebel Porzellanfabrik is the name behind figurines found on collectors' shelves around the world. Goebel Porzellanfabrik designs and manufactures porcelain and earthenware products. Goebel's collectible figurines and tableware, which are based on artists' renderings and made by on-site artisans, draw visitors from near and far to the company's factory in Bavaria. Goebel Porzellanfabrik products are also sold through retailers around the world and through its e-commerce Web site. Franz Detleff and William Goebel founded the company in 1871, initially producing toy marbles, slates, and slate pencils. In 2007, Merrill Lynch and Strategic Value Partners took over ownership of the company after it became insolvent.

LOUD Technologies, Inc. engages in the engineering, manufacture, marketing, and distribution of a range of professional audio and musical instrument products primarily in the United States. The company offers sound reinforcement speakers, analog mixers, guitar and bass amplifiers, professional loudspeaker systems, and branded musical instruments. These products are used in professional and project recording studios, video and broadcast suites, and post-production facilities, as well as in sound reinforcement applications, including churches and nightclubs, retail locations, and musical concert tours. LOUD Technologies offers its products under various brands, including Alvarez, Ampeg, Crate, EAW, Knilling, Mackie, Martin Audio, SIA, and TAPCO. The company distributes its products primarily through retail dealers, mail order outlets, and installed sound contractors. It also distributes professional audio and music accessories through its catalog. LOUD Technologies also has operations in the United Kingdom, Canada, China, and Japan. The company was founded in 1988. It was formerly known as Mackie Designs, Inc. and changed its name to LOUD Technologies, Inc. in 2003. The company is headquartered in Woodinville, Washington.

International Dispensing Corporation wants to be indispensable. The research and development company designs and manufactures cutting edge packaging and aseptic dispensing solutions for the foodservice industry. The company products include an aseptic flow valve (attached to a flexible bag, it allows liquids to be dispensed without bacteria or oxygen entering the package) and a disposable beverage carafe (consisting of a sterile, flexible, biax nylon pouch attached to a rigid plastic frame, with corrugated side panels that attach to the plastic frame ). The firm primarily serves the food service, retail food, and specialty coffee sectors.

The Step2 Company manufactures and markets a variety of plastic toys for children, as well as products for the home and garden. Its goods are sold through retailers such as Lowe's, Target, Toys R Us, and Wal-Mart in the US and Canada, as well as in more than 70 other countries. Step2 was established in 1991 by Thomas Murdough, founder and former Little Tikes president. The company is owned by New York-based private equity firm Liberty Partners. Step2 has expanded its offerings through acquisitions, snapping up educational toy maker Thinkativity in 2008 and baby products firm Infantino in 2007.

Established in 1833, C. F. Martin & Co. is the oldest surviving maker of guitars in the world. Currently the largest producer of acoustic guitars in the United States, the company is highly regarded for creating some of the finest instruments and introducing innovations that have become industry standards in the music products industry.In addition to guitar making, Martin is also one of the world's largest manufacturers of strings for musical instruments.

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