Playmates Toys is among the most well respected and innovative marketing and distribution companies in the global toy industry with a proven heritage in both the creation of original and imaginative products as well as the development and management of profitable, long-term brand franchises. The company's core licensed character and entertainment brands include Disney Fairies, Nickelodeon's "iCarly" and H2O, The Halcyon Company, Warner Bros' distributed "Terminator Salvation", CBS Consumer Products- Paramount Pictures' distributed "Star Trek", Giochi Preziosi's "Gormiti", 4Kids Entertainment/Mirage Licensing's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and 4Kids' Yu-Gi-Oh! and Dinosaur King. From its offices in Hong Kong, China, and the United States, Playmates Toys designs, develops and markets its products which are distributed in over 80 countries worldwide.

In 1886, Plymouth inventor Clarence Hamilton introduced a new idea to the windmill company. It was a combination of metal and wire, vaguely resembling a gun that could fire a lead ball using compressed air. Lewis Cass Hough, then president of the firm, gave it a try and, after his first shot, enthusiastically exclaimed, "Boy, that's a daisy!"The name stuck and the BB gun went into production as a premium item given to farmers when they purchased a windmill. The gun was such a huge success that Plymouth Iron Windmill soon began manufacturing the Daisy BB gun in place of windmills! On January 26, 1895 the company's board of directors officially voted to change the name to Daisy Manufacturing Company, Inc.In 1958, Daisy moved their corporate offices and manufacturing facilities from Plymouth to Rogers, Arkansas where the company has continued to prosper and grow. One gun, more than any other, played a major role in making Daisy the household name it is today. Introduced in 1939, the Daisy Red Ryder has sold over 9 million units, easily making it the most famous BB gun ever built! Today, Daisy has literally become a household word, selling guns in almost every country and on five continents.

Kanstul is the likely culprit behind the bugle corps blaring a tune to get sleepy cadets up and at 'em. Kanstul Musical Instruments makes brasswind instruments (bugles, cornets, euphoniums, flugelhorns, trombones, trumpets, and tubas), mouthpieces, mutes, and related accessories. The company's signature line of brass instruments include trumpets, flugelhorns, piccolo trumpets, and cornets. The musical instrument maker maintains manufacturing facilities and a showroom in Anaheim, California, and sells its instruments through authorized dealers worldwide. The company was founded by Zigmant Kanstul in 1981; Jack Kanstul is the firm's spokesperson.

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.

Spin Master company offers a veritable Santa's workshop of toys, from radio-controlled airplanes to dolls to toys that morph for Bakugan Ultimate Battle Tours. It also offers food-making toys branded by major companies like McDonald's, Hershey, and ICEE, and other toys and activity kits bearing the names of characters such as The Simpsons and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Its Marshmallow subsidiary makes children's room decor including pillows, headboards, and storage units. Spin Master's lineup is sold in major toy and department stores worldwide.

Ballantyne Strong, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, services, and distributes theatre and lighting systems. The company's Theatre segment offers digital equipment, such as cinema projectors; and motion picture projection equipment comprising motion picture projectors, xenon lamphouses and power supplies, a console system combining a lamphouse and power supply into a single cabinet, soundhead reproducers, and related products, such as sound systems. This segment also distributes film handling equipment consisting of cinema screens, replacement parts, and digital and film projection lenses, as well as offers cinema services, including film and digital projector maintenance, repair, installations, and site surveys. The Theatre segment sells its products directly to end users, and to theatre exhibitors through a network of dealers in the United States and internationally. Its Lighting Segment offers followspots; and promotional searchlights and lighting systems for the motion picture production, television, live entertainment, theme park, and architectural markets. This segment sells its lighting products directly, as well as through commissioned representatives to arenas, stadiums, theme parks, theatres, auditoriums, and equipment rental companies. Ballantyne Strong sells its products and services in the United States, Canada, Asia, Mexico, South America, and Europe. It markets its commercial motion picture projection equipment under the Strong, Simplex, Century, and Ballantyne trademarks; followspot products under the Strong, Super Trouper, and Gladiator trademarks; high intensity promotional searchlights under the Sky-Tracker and the Strong Britelight trademark. The company was formerly known as Ballantyne of Omaha, Inc. and changed its name to Ballantyne Strong, Inc. on June 3, 2009. Ballantyne Strong was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

PianoDisc is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of player piano systems, with a dealer network that literally spans the globe. The company was founded in 1988, and in very short order became one of the most successful, innovative and influential companies in the music products industry.PianoDisc systems are in private homes, hotels, restaurants, music schools, recording studios and a host of other places, bringing the joy of live music to anyone who hears them. The company has over 600 dealers and distributors in 40 countries around the world. Wherever it’s shown everyone agrees: PianoDisc is one of the most exciting music products to come along in decades, and an important component in modern home entertainment.

American Textile Company was founded in Pittsburgh, PA in 1925 by the Ruttenberg family to make and sell all types of household products including a patented ironing board cover. In the 1980’s Reid Ruttenberg became sole owner and focused the company’s efforts on pillow and mattress protectors.In the 1990’s the company expanded its manufacturing capabilities into Central America. During this decade Reid’s sons, Lance and Blake, joined the organization as Executive Vice President/Vice President of Operations and Vice President of National Accounts respectively. In 2003 the company moved into its new headquarters in Duquesne, PA. In 2007 manufacturing and distribution facilities were opened in Salt Lake City, UT and Dallas TX.American Textile Company is proud to be a Pittsburgh based, family owned and operated business today, just as it was over 80 years ago. American Textile continues to evolve and grow through the development of new products focusing on protective and health bedding.

The Little Tikes Company, founded in 1970, is a multi-national manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, innovative children's products. In November of 2006, Little Tikes became a part of MGA Entertainment. MGA Entertainment is a leader in the revolution of family entertainment.Little Tikes'® headquarters and largest manufacturing facility are located in Hudson, Ohio. The company also has a number of locations outside the United States, including several manufacturing and distribution centers in Europe and Asia.

JanSport is the Original Outdoor Gear Brand that embodies a culture of fun and discovery. The company equiped people globally with quality, enduring and reliable products that enable the freedom to experience life's adventures.JanSport's success extends around the globe and into walks of life that are as varied as their product offering. Providing world-class products brings the additional business and moral obligation of ensuring safe, ethical and lawful manufacturing conditions. To achieve positive results, JanSport has adopted the code of conduct of the Fair Labor Association (FLA).

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