Springs Global aims to cover master bedrooms and baths worldwide. It makes bath rugs, bedspreads, pillows, and towels under the Court of Versailles, Springmaid, Wamsutta, and other labels. Springs Global also makes hardware and bathroom accessories. For Wal-Mart and Target, it makes private-label items and licensed brands, such as Cat In the Hat and NASCAR. It also sells through catalogs and department stores. Its previous owner (Springs Industries) combined its home textile operations with Brazil's Coteminas

Taylor-Listug, which does business as Taylor Guitars, is one of the premier acoustic guitar manufacturers in the US. It markets more than 130 models and styles of six- and twelve-string guitars known for their quality workmanship. Played by such artists as Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz, and Prince, the guitars range in price from moderate to thousands of dollars (for a Brazilian rosewood 12-string model). Taylor also sells acoustic basses, guitar accessories, and apparel through more than 800 dealers in the US and 25 other countries. The company is owned by president Bob Taylor and CEO Kurt Listug, who started the business in 1974.

The Character Group plc is engaged in the design, development and international distribution of toys, games and giftware. The business was founded in 1991, and mainly distributed products sourced from overseas third parties.In 2003, the Group made a strategic decision to increase the development of its own products. Today over 70% of all products marketed by the group are developed in-house. A major benefit of this strategy was the opening of international markets, and tne company products are now sold in over 30 countries worldwide.The Character Group plc was incorporated in the United Kingdom in 2005, and is an AIM listed company. The Group's securities are currently only traded on AIM. There are currently no restrictions on the transfer of securities.

RC2 builds consumer loyalty by fulfilling the passions of targeted consumers with branded toys, collectibles, hobby or infant products that encourage repeat purchases and are fun to own and use.RC2 Corp., goal is to achieve leadership in targeted markets worldwide by acting on significant consumer trends, continuously applying innovation and developing consumer-preferred brands and products distributed through multiple channels.

Sideshow Inc company makes licensed collectibles including action figures, figurines, and polystone busts. It has designed products based on such franchises as Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, The Simpsons, and Pirates of the Caribbean, among other entertainment properties. Sideshow also makes a proprietary line of figures that depict zombies, Old West legends, and soldiers from the Civil War and World War I. Sideshow was founded in 1994 as Sideshow Productions.

For over 45 years Educational Insights, a subsidiary of Learning Resources, has brought to market award-winning educational products that engage, entertain, and educate, and today is one of the largest manufacturers of hands-on learning materials in the world.The design and development of the company’s products is spearheaded by an editorial team of seasoned, professional educators. This, coupled with the fact that the company’s products are in use in virtually every elementary school throughout the nation, insures the highest design and instructional integrity in all of the company’s offerings.The company’s product lines include educational toys and games, test prep systems, classroom resources, and electronic learning aids. Educational Insights’ products are available through educational dealers, teacher supply stores, and specialty toy stores everywhere.

Electrolux is a global leader in household appliances and appliances for professional use, selling more than 40 million products to customers in more than 150 markets every year. The company focuses on innovations that are thoughtfully designed, based on extensive consumer insight, to meet the real needs of consumers and professionals.Electrolux products include refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners and cookers sold under esteemed brands such as Electrolux, AEG-Electrolux, Eureka and Frigidaire. In 2008, Electrolux had sales of SEK 105 billion and 55,000 employees.

Established in 1833, C. F. Martin & Co. is the oldest surviving maker of guitars in the world. Currently the largest producer of acoustic guitars in the United States, the company is highly regarded for creating some of the finest instruments and introducing innovations that have become industry standards in the music products industry.In addition to guitar making, Martin is also one of the world's largest manufacturers of strings for musical instruments.

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.

Helen of Troy Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, import, and distribution of brand-name consumer products worldwide. It operates through two segments, Personal Care and Housewares. The Personal Care segment offers hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons, hair setters, shavers, mirrors, hot air brushes, home hair clippers and trimmers, paraffin baths, massage cushions, footbaths, body massagers, brushes, combs, hair accessories, liquid and aerosol hair care and styling products, men’s fragrances, men’s deodorants, liquid and bar soaps, foot powder, body powder, and skin care products. The Housewares segment provides kitchen tools, cutlery, bar and wine accessories, household cleaning tools, food storage containers, tea kettles, trash cans, storage and organization products, hand tools, gardening tools, kitchen mitts and trivets, barbeque tools, and rechargeable lighting products. The company sells its products primarily through mass merchandisers, drug chains, warehouse clubs, catalogs, grocery stores, and specialty stores, as well as through beauty supply retailers and wholesalers. Helen of Troy Limited was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in El Paso, Texas.

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