CUTCO Cutlery's history is steeped in tradition and founded on the fine craftsmanship of early settlers to Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania. The company, located along the Allegheny foothills in Olean, N.Y., can trace its roots back to skilled cutlers who settled in the area after immigrating from England's famous Sheffield cutlery industry in the late 1800s.CUTCO Cutlery was introduced in 1948 as a new product for Wear-Ever Aluminum, a subsidiary of ALCOA. The name of the new cutlery line was derived from a company once owned by Wear-Ever, the Cooking UTensil COmpany - CUTCO.

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.

Zhuhai Gree Group focuses on appliances, petrochemistry, and real estate. Zhuhai makes a variety of appliances such as air conditioners, electronic components, computer floppy disks, small home appliances, and printer cartridges. Zhuhai Gree Group also works in the fuel oil trade. The company is a leading fuel oil supplier in the Guangdong Province. In addition, Zhuhai Gree Group develops residential projects, as well as partners with China Sinochem to build wharfs and warehouses. Its Gree Mongkok Commercial Center includes shopping, food, and entertainment.

Vialta, Inc. develops, designs and markets unique and innovative home entertainment and personal communications products that are changing the way people communicate and share their experiences.# Beamer, the world's first Videophone Station, instantly adds live, color motion video to phone calls, displaying the video on a 3.5" LCD screen. Beamer works with any phone (corded or cordless), over any standard (analog) phone line, at no additional cost to your phone call. No special wiring or equipment is required. In 2002, Beamer won a "Good Buy" Award from Good Housekeeping magazine for its ingenuity, value and exceptional performance. It also received a 2003 "Best of Innovations" Award from the Consumer Electronics Association for its value to users, aesthetics, innovative attributes and overall contributions to the quality of life. Beamer is available at national (Best Buy and Sharper Image) and regional (Good Guys, Fry's, and ABC Warehouse) retailers, through popular catalogs (Frontgate and SkyMall), and select distributors.

Mag Instrument was born from a bright idea. In the 1970s Mag Instrument invented the anodized aluminum flashlight, targeting police officers, firefighters, and mechanics as its audience. Mag products appeal to a broad audience with some models as long as police night sticks and others the size of a pencil, as well as rechargeable flashlight systems and accessories. The lights are sold at outdoor goods retailers (Oshman's), hardware stores (Sears), and discounters (Target) worldwide. Mag Instrument donated thousands of flashlights to aid in the rescue efforts at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001. Founded in 1955, Mag Instrument is still run by founder Tony Maglica.

Seiko Precision (Thailand) produces camera shutters, distance measuring units, control units, and injection parts for cameras. The company also manufactures time recorders and time stamps, as well as plastic injection molds and exterior parts for various Seiko products. To boot, it has a hand in making camera modules and lenses for mobile phones. Seiko Precision (Thailand) supplies sister Seiko companies and other personal electronics manufacturers in China, Japan, Korea, and numerous countries throughout Southeast Asia. Founded in 1988, the company is a subsidiary of Seiko.

CV's Century Furniture subsidiary makes furniture pieces for every room in the house, as well as outdoor spaces. The unit produces wood and upholstered collections, armoires, desks, and leisure lines branded by such designers as Richard Frinier and Oscar de la Renta. Its furniture is available at retailers across North America and in countries such as Australia, China, and Russia. CV Industries' Valdese Weavers division markets fabrics to furniture manufacturers and distributors. It also provides contract manufacturing for the hospitality and corporate decor industries.

The FirstYears inc manufactures bathing, childproofing, diapering, feeding, playing, sleeping, and transporting products for newborns up to 3-year-olds. Products, such as bottles, crib toys, teething rings, toilet trainers, and medicine dispensers, are available in nearly 50 countries and sold under its own label, as well as the "Winnie the Pooh" and "Sesame Street" names. Products are sold at toy, mass merchandising, drug, and grocery store chains, as well as specialty and online retailers. Infant products and toy maker RC2 acquired The First Years in September 2004.

Products made by Rodin (formerly Phoenix Gold) produce enough throbbing bass to rock your media room and maybe even make your neighbors call the authorities. The company makes high-end audio electronics (amplifiers and equalizers), speakers, and accessories for the home theater market. Its products, originally made in Portland but now overseas, are sold through specialty retailers worldwide under the Phoenix Gold, Carver Professional, and AudioSource brand names. In late 2003 PG Holding (controlled in part by former chairman and CEO Timothy Johnson) purchased a majority stake in the company. Phoenix Gold was acquired, in turn, by a group of investors in July 2006 and changed its name in late 2007.

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.

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