SRAM Corporation company makes and sells bicycle shifters, derailleurs, brakes, gear hubs, chains, rear shocks, and suspension accessories. Founded in Chicago in 1987, the company holds more than 90 patents for its technology innovations. SRAM boasts operations in the Netherlands, Taiwan, and the US, and manufacturing facilities in Germany, Illinois, Ireland, Mexico, and Taiwan. The company's 1997 acquisition of Sachs Bicycle, the industry leader in leisure biking components, and its 2002 purchase of mountain bike suspension product maker RockShox has positioned SRAM as one of the largest component manufacturers in the global bicycle industry.

The firm designs pricey crystal stemware, barware, vases, bowls, decorative housewares, art glass, and books. Steuben Glass also serves the corporate gift market. The company also sells it products online and through catalogs. Steuben Glass was founded in 1903 by Frederick Carder and Thomas Hawkes. Despite its status, Steuben Glass had been unprofitable for several years. The crystal maker's longtime parent, Corning, which had run the company as part of its glass division since 1918, sold Steuben in August 2008 to Schottenstein Stores Corporation.

Founded in 1956, SDI Technologies designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of consumer electronics that are both innovative and high in quality. SDI's key product lines include alarm clocks, clock radios, portable speakers, and home audio systems. SDI has also launched its new iHome licensing program and has signed a variety of licensees in multiple categories ranging from computer accessories to lighting. SDI's key national brands include iHome, Timex, Bongiovi DPS, Harley-Davidson, Made for iPod, Works with iPhone, Designed for Zune, Made for Sansa, and Bluetooth.SDI's affiliate, KIDdesigns, manufactures and markets a broad range of toys, including electronic role play and toys, electronic games and musical instruments under several national brands, including Barbie, Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Transformers, GI Joe, Littlest Pet Shop, Jumpstart, and several others. KIDdesigns' products feature innovative technologies and interactive applications for role playing, learning, and entertainment for boys and girls of all ages.

Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated engages in the manufacture, marketing, and retail of branded home furnishings in the United States. It operates in three segments: Wholesale, Retail, and Investments/Real Estate. The Wholesale segment designs, manufactures, sources, sells, and distributes furniture products to a network of Bassett Furniture Direct (BFD) or Bassett Home Furnishings (BHF) stores, including independently-owned stores, company-owned retail stores, and partnership licensees; and independent furniture retailers. This segment also involves in wood and upholstery operations. The Retail segment operates 31 company-owned stores in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. The Investments/Real Estate segment holds interest in the Bassett Industries Alternative Asset Fund, a portfolio of marketable securities, an investment in the International Home Furnishings Center, and retail real estate utilized by licensee operated BFD and BHF stores. As of November 29, 2008, the company's network consisted of approximately 115 retail stores, of which 84 were independently owned and 31 were controlled by the company. Bassett Furniture Industries was founded in 1902 and is based in Bassett, Virginia.

Toshiba Thailand believes in both the power of alliteration and of technology. Founded in 1969, the consumer electronics company is a subsidiary of behemoth Toshiba. Toshiba Thailand has built a business importing and distributing a wide array of information technology products, communication products, and audio visual items, as well as general household appliances. Toshiba Thailand's products include mobile phones, laptops, mini notebooks, TVs, and DVD players, as well as refrigerators, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, and electric fans.

Stevie Ray Vaughn may have died more than a decade ago, but GHS still makes the Nickel Rocker electric guitar strings that helped give him his distinctive sound. GHS also is a leading maker of strings for acoustic and electric guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos, and ukuleles. The company produces all its strings at its Battle Creek plant and sells them through retailers worldwide. Its Rocktron division produces electric guitar amplifiers and related equipment. Founded in 1964, the company is owned and operated by the McFee family.

Rug Doctor has serviced both the professional and the Do-It-Yourself carpet cleaning market through the manufacture, sale, and service of carpet cleaning products and machines.Originally established in Fresno, California, Rug Doctor relocated its corporate headquarters to Plano, Texas, a suburb just north of Dallas, in 1998. The company has grown from a regional west coast operation to an international manufacturer and marketer of the most convenient, compact, and powerful hot water extraction carpet cleaning machines and products available today. Present-day U.S. operations include a main manufacturing facility in Fenton, Missouri and more than 35 warehouse distribution points and service centers around the United States.

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.

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.

Sanrio Company, Ltd., primary business is making and marketing what the firm calls social communication gifts. The company also operates restaurants and two theme parks in Japan, produces movies, and publishes books and magazines -- all based on its multitude of cute characters. Sanrio licenses or sells thousands of items -- including Hello Kitty stationery, school and desk accessories, clothing, cosmetics, and room decor -- that turn up for sale around the world. Over 4,000 stores sell the products in the Americas alone, including some 200 Sanrio boutiques. CEO Shintaro Tsuji founded Sanrio in 1960.

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