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 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.

The Homer Laughlin China Company Specializing in high-fired, lead- free glazes with an Alpha Alumina body, Homer Laughlin remains the largest domestic pottery employing over 1100 skilled workers in a 37 acre facility. As a leader in the china design and manufacturing market, Homer Laughlin has pursued the issues that matter most: lead-free dinnerware, durability, contemporary design and timely delivery.

Hamilton Beach Brands peddles the products that blend strawberry daiquiris and brew the piping hot coffee that's necessary the morning after. It's a leading marketer of small electric household appliances (blenders, coffeemakers, air purifiers, food processors, humidifiers, irons, and toasters) under the Hamilton Beach, Proctor-Silex, Eclectrics, and TrueAir brands. It also offers General Electric-branded appliances for Wal-Mart and caters to the foodservice and hospitality markets with drink mixers, glass washers, and hair dryers. Citing unfavorable market conditions, parent NACCO Industries reversed its decision to spin off Hamilton Beach Brands (HBB). It's replacing its president and CEO in 2010, as well.

The love of sound is Biamp’s reason for being, and has been since Biamp Systems founding 30 years ago. They have grown to be an acknowledged international leader in professional installed audio electronics. Biamp Systems staff still shares a passion for sound that resonates through every product and every decision the company makes. Most people have never seen Biamp products, but they’ve probably heard them work wonders – in airports, arenas, courtrooms, Houses of Worship, theaters, universities, corporations, and conference centers. Around the world, around the clock, Biamp equipment is delivering, managing and enhancing the sound.

Ingram Entertainment Holdings is one of the largest independent video, DVD, and computer game distributors in the US. In addition, Ingram distributes software, audio books, electronics, and used videos and games. From some 15 sales and distribution centers, Ingram serves more than 10,000 video stores, mass retailers, drugstores, and supermarkets. The company also operates AccessIngram.com, a business-to-business e-commerce site, and creates and maintains personalized Web sites for its customers through its MyVideoStore.com offering.

A-MAX is a leader in the global portable digital audio player market. A-MAX specialize in design, development, manufacturing and distribution of high quality flash-based personal digital products, including MP3 players. A-MAX also make other flash-based products such as portable multimedia devices, photo viewers and storage products, and HDD designs, including photo jukeboxes.The company is based in Hong Kong, with R&D centers in Shenzhen, China and Livingston, Scotland, and a wholly owned ISO9001:2000 approved factory also in Shenzhen. A-MAX has approximately 1,700 employees worldwide with sales offices in Germany, China, the U.S. and Macau.

Acme has been in business for over 70 years. Acme Kitchenettes have the knowledge and experience to manufacture a kitchenette of superior quality that is unique and dependable. Acme Kitchenettes own the King Mini Kitchen name and parts business and continue to provide replacement parts and complete new kitchens. As you review this catalog you will discover how versatile AK are.

Roland DG Mid Europe S.R.L Company Profile Electronic musical instruments are BOSS at Roland Europe. The company produces and distributes electronic musical instruments such as keyboards, synthesizers, digital pianos, and amplifiers under names such as Roland and BOSS. Roland Europe also markets computer peripherals (CAD/CAM equipment, printers) made by its affiliated company, Roland Digital Group. It distributes its products in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Roland Europe is a subsidiary of Japan-based Roland Corporation, whose founder, Ikutaro Kakehashi, has been recognized for technical innovations in musical instruments.

Founded by chairman Brian Roper in 1979, Bath-based Roper Rhodes offers some 1,500 bathroom fittings and furniture items, ranging from traditional to contemporary and including vanities, cabinets, faucets, mirrors, and toilet seats. Customers include more than 2,000 do-it-yourself stores, major builders, plumbing merchants, department stores, and independent retailers in the UK and Republic of Ireland. The company's products are designed in-house and manufactured in China, Spain, and Taiwan.

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