In 1982 Fritz Sieber founded the firm of Simba Toys with his son Michael and 5 members of staff. Thanks to well-thought out corporate integration, the SIMBA DICKIE GROUP today combines several successful, independent companies, which all cover different toy segments.With over 1,000 employees and centralised head offices in Fürth (the centre of the German toy industry) and Hong Kong, the Group is one of the world’s biggest toy manufacturers.In 1985 the first offices in Hong Kong were established. The international direction opened up for the Group the overseas sales market, which since 2006 has produced more than half the total sales. Today, the SIMBA DICKIE GROUP has branches in over 20 countries in Europe, Scandinavia, Asia and the USA.

The company produces Guitars, Knilling violins, violas, and cellos. St. Louis Music has manufacturing plants in St. Louis and in Yellville, Arkansas, and an R&D facility in St. Louis. The family-owned company was founded by Bernard Kornblum, an Austrian immigrant who began the company in 1922 by selling violin parts. In the 1980s, son Gene Kornblum launched the Crate brand of electric guitar amplifiers and professional sound equipment that pump up the volume of bands such as Megadeth and Limp Bizkit. St. Louis Music was acquired by LOUD Technologies in 2005.

Klaussner® Home Furnishings has grown to become one of the largest furniture companies in America. Klaussner was purchased by Hans Klaussner in 1979 and is still privately owned. With multiple U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities and over 1,400 employees, the company is well known for its quality, value priced home furnishings, produced by highly skilled employees and distributed by furniture retailers throughout the world.Asheboro, NC is home for several of Klaussner’s manufacturing and distribution facilities as well as the company’s corporate headquarters and a 100,000 square foot showroom. Other manufacturing service centers are located in Milford, Iowa. Another affiliated company is Prestige Fabricators, Inc., a foam manufacturing company also located in Asheboro. The Klaussner affiliated group of companies has over 1,700 employees. Klaussner also has 4 licensed Klaussnerhome stores as well as over 150 Klaussner Home Furnishings Galleries located throughout the US.

IMAX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an entertainment technology company worldwide. The company specializes in motion picture technologies and large-format film presentations. It engages in the design, manufacture, sale, and lease of large-format digital and film-based theater systems; and the conversion of two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) Hollywood feature films for exhibition on such systems. The company's theater systems are based on proprietary and patented technology for large-format digital projectors and large-format 15-perforation film frame, and 70mm format projectors. It serves theater exhibitors that operate commercial theaters, such as multiplexes; and museums, science centers, and destination entertainment sites. The company also engages in the production and distribution of original large-format films; provision of post-production services for large-format films; operation of a small number of IMAX theaters; and provision of services in support of IMAX theaters and the IMAX theater network, as well as rents 2D and 3D large-format analog cameras. As of December 31, 2008, it operated 351 theater systems comprising 231 commercial and 120 institutional operating in 42 countries. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Aero Products International, Inc., located in the Chicago area, is the leading innovator of premium, air-filled products under the AeroBed® and Aero® Sport brand names. As the leader, Aero Products International Inc. continually strives to provide unique, quality, products and accessories that deliver superior levels of convenience, comfort, durability, and style. Aero Products International Inc. produces a wide range of products designed for both indoor and outdoor use.

Glock is always gunning for new business. Since its founding in 1963, Glock has supplied more than 2.5 million pistols to armies, law enforcement and other government customers, and civilians in more than 100 countries. Named after founder, owner, and president Gaston Glock, the company offers about 40 pistol models under the Glock name. It also markets field knives, entrenching tools, and apparel. Glock has operations in Austria, Hong Kong, Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates, and the US. The largest seller of firearms to US law enforcement agencies, Glock has been under fire (along with other gun manufacturers) for its opposition to safety and gun distribution regulation.

Skis Rossignol S.A. company's alpine, freeski, and Nordic ski brands include Rossignol, Dynastar, and Lange. Its snowboards and skis are worn for recreation and competition and used as rental equipment at ski resorts. Skis Rossignol also makes ski boots, bindings, poles, hats, and gloves; its wares are sold by sports retailers, ski shops, and specialty stores worldwide. Rossignol skis have been worn by many Olympians and world champions since the 1930s. In 2008 owner Quiksilver agreed to sell Skis Rossignol to Macquarie Group firm Chartreuse & Mont Blanc.

Step into the world of Pioneer and experience images and sounds that you never imagined possible. Pioneer develops and manufactures innovative products for all your hi-tech entertainment needs – home, car audio, multimedia and DJ equipment. By combining cutting-edge technology with sophisticated design, Pioneer GB products can transport you to a world of fun.This year, Pioneer GB have given new meaning to the phrase “home cinema”. With the new digital home cinema packages and systems, home entertainment has become extremely attractive and practical. You'll be immediately addicted to the surround sound effect and razor sharp images with intense colours. For state-of-the-art DVD, look no further. With new additions to Pioneer GB range, you're sure to find just what you want – from the latest DVD-A/DVD-V/SACD machines to portable DVD players. Or choose from Pioneer's extensive line-up of technology-driven A/V amps and receivers.

No need to sing the blues when you sing into Blue Microphones, unless of course you're a blues musician. The company designs, makes, and sells microphones for high-end studio applications as well as for the budget-minded garage band amateur. With manufacturing operations in Latvia, and distribution deals with Telex Communications, (makers of Electro-Voice) the company sells its products to those seeking a vintage sound and esthetic without the headache of vintage technology. The company also markets a tube microphone and instrument preamplifier and sells accessories for storage and use of classic mics. Instead of model numbers the products have colorful names and designs such as Cactus, Kiwi, and Baby Bottle.

The game maker's toy box is filled with pachislot and pachinko game machines, which account for the majority of Sammy's sales. The company also makes and markets arranged-ball and jankyu machines and their related equipment. Soon after a cancelled merger attempt with iconic SEGA in 2003, Sammy acquired about 20% of the video game developer from CSK, an IT services provider. Sammy announced renewed plans to merge with Sega in 2004 and the deal closed that fall, creating a new joint holding company of Sega Sammy Holdings. Sammy Corporation is a subsidiary of Sega Sammy.

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