Few companies in the entire world have touched the lives of more people than The Franklin Mint. For more than 40 years, the world’s leading private mint has created works of fine art, magnificent objets d'Art, and treasured collectibles that not only bring us joy, but that enhance the lives as they share their beauty and significance with family and friends.The Franklin Mint was founded in 1964 when it began striking legal tender coins for foreign countries, as well as commemorative medallions, casino tokens and precious metal ingots. Eventually, the product line was expanded to include the sculptures, deluxe games, precision die-cast models, beautiful collector dolls, and more sought-after collectibles for which the Mint is now world famous.

eeves International, best known through its Breyer Animal Creations division, makes detailed model horses, wildlife, and farm animals, as well as accessories such as bridles, saddles, barns, and jumping walls. Sold under the Breyer brand name, the 300 models come in a wide variety of horse breeds and colors and are made from plastic, porcelain and resin. Some are made to resemble famous horses, such as Seabiscuit and Hidalgo. It also distributes die-cast models for fellow manufacturer Corgi USA. Reeves owns Bosun Boats and The Big Dig, as well. The company was founded by Werner J. Fleischmann, a Swiss entrepreneur, in 1946 and continues to be run by his son, Anthony.

With nearly 2,500 employees and 9 locations around the globe, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. is the largest manufacturer and marketer of fitness equipment in the world.ICON owns some of the best-known brands in the fitness industry including NordicTrack, FreeMotion Fitness, ProForm, Weider, HealthRider, EPIC, Image, iFit and Weslo and licenses Reebok and Gold's Gym brands. These brand names are immediately recognizable to consumers and have a strong reputation for high performance around the globe.ICON is ISO 9001 certified, meeting the international standard of quality for manufacturers. In addition to manufacturing, ICON performs all marketing, research & development, industrial design and manufacturing for its products. As one of the first U.S. fitness companies to venture into the international arena, ICON has manufacturing and sales facilities located in China, Europe, Canada, and the United States.

QRS was founded in 1900 by Melville Clark, who developed the player piano. QRS supplied music rolls to the player piano market, with production peaking in 1927, when QRS Music Company sold 10 million rolls.It also produces CDs and DVDs that can be synchronized with player pianos, and the company's NetPiano subscription service lets customers download music to their Pianomation systems. QRS Music was founded by Melville Clark in 1900. Chairman Richard Dolan owns about 60% of the company.

Uniek is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of home furnishing and craft products. The Company was founded in 1988, and, is headquartered in Waunakee, Wisconsin. The Pyle Group, a Madison, WI based investment firm with expertise in marketing and business management, purchased the Company in 1998. Since that time it has become one of the largest and fastest growing suppliers of ready-made frames.Uniek supplies a wide variety of picture frames, mirrors, craft products and photo storage units to major retailers under the brand names of Uniek, National, Better Homes & Gardens, Jaclyn Smith, Your Zone, Renewal, as well as numerous private labels.

Ganz deliver some of the best gifts in the world - loveable plush animals, giftware, fashion accessories, fragrant candles, and finishing touches for the home. Bella Casa, Heritage Collection, and Time & Again are some of the lines that make up their extensive family of products.Established by Samuel Ganz and sons Jack and Sam in 1950, this privately-held family company is now headed by the founder's grandson, Howard Ganz. Corporate Headquarters are located in Toronto, Canada, with U.S. offices in Atlanta and Los Angeles, and overseas offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

founded in 1979 by Francis Goldwyn (grandson of motion picture studio owner Sam Goldwyn), Manhattan Toy pioneered the use of non-traditional fabrics in toy design and introduced delightful new body styles in soft toys. Although Goldwyn is no longer involved in the ownership of Manhattan Toy, we remain true to his vision of marching to the beat of a different (toy) drum.Play is not only fun, it’s essential to a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social development. The company design process blends science and whimsy to produce toys that offer children a rich array of visual and tactile stimulation and unlimited opportunities for imaginative exploration.

Rollerblade® is credited with creating one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.The world leader in the in-line skate market, Rollerblade pioneered the in-line skating boom by changing the perception of in-line skates. Once seen as strictly an off-season training device for hockey players, in-line skates are now a widely accepted "lifestyle" product that can be used by just about anyone. Today professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts and fun seekers of all ages enjoy the sport of in-line skating.

Landscape Structures Inc. was founded in 1971 by Barb and Steve King, and is headquartered in Delano, Minn. Landscape Structures is one of the leading commercial playground equipment manufacturers in the world, and the company has designed, manufactured, installed and delighted children with more than 50,000 playgrounds worldwide. The company, now led by President Pat Faust, currently has more than 300 employees, and a global network of local representatives.

Founded in 1824, Reed & Barton enjoys a reputation as one of the country’s foremost marketers of fine tableware and giftware. Recognized for design excellence and the highest quality workmanship, Reed & Barton offers an array of exceptional products that satisfy a broad range of tastes. Today the Reed & Barton name graces fine flatware, dinnerware, crystal, giftware, and picture frames, as well as a wide variety of expertly-made handcrafted flatware and jewelry chests. Reed & Barton is also the exclusive distributor of Belleek Fine Parian China in the United States. Reed & Barton products can be found in fine department stores, specialty gift shops and jewelers nationwide, as well as online through a variety of e-merchants.

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