Oneida Ltd. is one of the world’s largest marketers of stainless steel silverware / flatware, and offers a complete range of tabletop products. Its operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Australia market stainless, silverplated, and sterling silverware / flatware products, china dinnerware, and crystal and glassware items. Oneida is the #1 Brand in silverware / flatware with the top 5 designs in the entire industry.The company originated in a utopian community established in the mid-nineteenth century, and has had a strong reputation for quality since that time.

A leading maker of auto radar detectors, Whistler also makes laser detectors, power inverters, and GPS navigation receivers, and a range of accessories, including power cords, suction cups, siwtch adapters, and travel cases. Whistler reorganized under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1999 and ceased its manufacturing of garage doors and garage door openers; it emerged from bankruptcy the next year. Founded in 1971, Whistler is owned by a group of private investors.

Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd., Originally founded in 1964 as a distributor of furniture between Eastern and Western Europe, in 1989 the group converted to production and since then has been manufacturing and distributing, with fabrication facilities in more than ten countries. In 1998 the group officially became Steinhoff International Holdings and went public on the Johannesburg stock exchange. The Steinhoff family still retains controlling ownership of the company.

Meyer Sound has more than 200 employees at its Berkeley, Calif., headquarters and satellite offices, including one of the largest engineering staffs (in proportion to company size) in the audio industry. International sales and support are supplied by more than half a dozen offices around the globe. The company works closely with professionals in all areas of sound reinforcement, gathering information on customers’ needs and providing the tools, training, technical support and information to enable the best experience possible for sound system users and audiences alike. Meyer Sound products are manufactured entirely at its Berkeley factory, where high technology is combined with hand craftwork. By performing core processes in house, the company is able to exercise the control to insure its quality standards are met and that each unit is exactly the same as the last.John and Helen Meyer have been personally involved with the performing arts for years, which has given them a feeling for the role of technology in the arts. Meyer Sound is often involved directly with the performing arts at both corporate and individual levels, locally in Berkeley and worldwide. This is one more way that the company stays in touch with the real reason for its existence.

Founded in 1946, Stanton Magnetics is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for club and mobile DJs and turntablists. The company's product range includes turntables, high-performance cartridges, CD players, DJ mixers, accessories and FinalScratch—a breakthrough system which allows DJs to play, mix and scratch music files from their computers using standard turntables. With over 50 years of innovation, Stanton is the name DJs trust.

In the forest of collectibles, The Boyds Collection bears are watching. It sells resin, porcelain, and plush renditions of bears and other animals, including its Bearstones figurines and its J.B. Bean & Associates line of fully-jointed bears and other animals. It also sells other collectibles and home decor items, such as stationery and picture frames. Boyds has boasted licensed products via deals with NASCAR and Coca-Cola. Products are designed to appeal to older women (although it has added items for men). The company products are sold primarily in US gift shops and department stores, as well as through catalogs and trade shows. In 2008 Boyds granted Enesco a license to design, make, and market some of its products.

Lifetime Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:LCUT) a leading designer, developer and marketer of a broad range of nationally branded consumer products used in the home. Lifetime Brands main product categories are Food Preparation, Tabletop and Home Décor. Lifetime Brands will develop innovative products and provide exceptional service to their customers while refining and executing strategies that enable the company to be number one or number two in every category in which they compete. By doing so, Lifetime Brands are able to promise superior long term financial returns for their shareholders.

Sound quality is paramount for Parasound Products. Parasound makes high-end audio equipment including tuners, amplifiers, speakers, and related accessories for stereo and home entertainment systems. Parasound electronics are grouped into four product lines by function and price range: Halo (highest quality and price), NewClassic (a redesign of traditional products), Zcustom (compact components), and C-series (architectural speakers). Its items come with a 10-year warranty. Founded in 1981, Parasound products are sold in retail and specialty electronics stores around the world.

For more than five decades, Croscill has turned trends into standards. Traditions into fresh ideas. Croscill has been redefining home fashions since they emerged as the most innovative and fresh-voiced design company in the industry.Croscill’s history with redefining tradition began in 1946, with the introduction of the “Croscilla” window treatment. The unique Croscilla valance appeared similar to the old Priscilla design, but stretched across the entire window and covered the window rod. This fuller, more luxurious form soon became a sought-after standard and the design industry clamored to learn if Croscill was a one-time deal, or if they would continue to turn customary designs into custom-made quality.Croscill did not disappoint designers or consumers. Over the next decades, the company continued to improve traditional window treatment designs. Croscill pioneered mix and match tier kitchen curtains, the Antique Satin drapery program, and the Blouson Valance. All became industry standards.

German cars are known for their engineering excellence, and the high-style appliances made by Miele are no different. Miele is the US arm of Miele & Cie. KG, which has been run by the Miele family (now in its fourth generation) since it was founded in 1899. Miele USA was established in 1984 and operates showrooms in about a dozen states, but Miele's products are sold nationwide through specialty retailers. Miele makes vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, coffee makers, ovens, cooktops, ventilation hoods, washers, dryers, and professional-grade appliances. Its products are also sold in 36 other countries. Miele plans to start selling refrigeration and wine storage units by 2009.

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