A series of successive mergers and takeovers have resulted in the Tecnica Group being the world’s leading Group today in the sectors of ski boots (1.2 million pairs), “outdoor” footwear (2.1 million pairs), after-ski and winter footwear (320.000 pairs), in-line skates (1 million pairs) and ski (330.000 pairs). Tecnica is the parent company to which the following brands refer: Nordica (skis and ski-boots), Blizzard (skis), Dolomite (ski-boots, outdoor clothing and footwear), Lowa (outdoor footwear and ski-boots), Rollerblade (in-line skates), Think Pink (sportswear). The Group is currently present on all the main world markets, employs over 1560 persons and more than 10,000 sales outlets worldwide.

Air Water International (formerly Universal Communications Systems) is in the business of making water out of thin air. Air Water International develops technologies that extract water vapor from the air. The resulting machines make drinking water for homes, offices, recreational vehicles, and public areas. Air Water International also operates a pair of solar energy subsidiaries: Millennium Electric T.O.U., which develops and installs solar power systems worldwide, and Solar Style, which markets photovoltaic cells (solar energy chargers) for portable electronics, such as laptops and cell phones. Chairman and CEO Michael Zwebner owns about 12% of the company, which reorganized and changed its name in October 2007.

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.

Amstrad Plc is a 100% subsidiary of BSkyB Plc. The company designs, develops and manufactures set top boxes for BSkyB and Sky Italia.The company also used to design, develop and manufacture audio, telecoms and other consumer electronic products.

Harvard International plc is a leading distributor of consumer electrical goods for the digital markets. Harvard International Group's development strategy is matched by comprehensive resource facilities.

Nautilus, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets cardiovascular and strength products and related accessories in the United States and internationally. It offers treadmills, ellipticals, steppers and stepmills, rod-based home gyms, dumbbells, weight benches, cardio machines, indoor cycling equipment, and upright and recumbent exercise bikes. The company sells its products under the Nautilus, Bowflex, Schwinn Fitness, and StairMaster brand names. It serves primarily health clubs, governmental agencies, hotels, corporate fitness centers, colleges, universities, and assisted living facilities. Nautilus, Inc. markets its products through sporting goods stores, department stores, governmental agencies, smaller specialty retailers, and independent bike dealers, as well as through internal sales force and network of distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.

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.

BSH can help make a HSH -- a home sweet home, that is. BSH Home Appliances is a subsidiary of German manufacturer BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausger�te. BSH makes and distributes a variety of home appliances under the Gaggenau, Siemens, Bosch, and Thermador brands, including dishwashers, ovens, cooktops, ranges, washing machines, and dryers. Its products are manufactured at plants in North Carolina and Tennessee. BSH serves the US and Canadian markets, selling products directly to new homebuilders as well as through retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe's, and Sears.

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated designs and produces a range of engineered components and products worldwide. It operates in four segments: Residential Furnishings; Commercial Fixturing and Components; Industrial Materials; and Specialized Products. The Residential Furnishings segment primarily manufactures and distributes bedding components, furniture components, consumer products, fabric, and carpet underlay; and serves manufacturers of finished bedding and upholstered furniture, bedding specialty sleep shops, and carpet retailers. The Commercial Fixturing and Components segment provides fixture and display products to retailers, marketers, and distributors of consumer products. It also produces seating components for office furniture manufacturers. The Industrial Materials segment produces steel rod, drawn wire, steel billets, fabricated wire products (such as wire ties to bale cotton; shaped wire for automotive and medical supply applications; and tying heads, boxed wire, and parts for automatic baling equipment), coated wire products (including dishwasher racks), and wire retail fixtures and point-of-purchase displays. It also offers welded steel tubing and fabricated tube components. The Specialized Products segment designs, produces, and sells various components used in automotive seating, including lumbar support and massage systems, seat suspension systems, and formed metal and wire components for seat frames, as well as automotive control cables (such as shift cables, cruise-control cables, seat belt cables, and accelerator cables) and low voltage motors. It also designs and produces bedding industry machinery (including quilting machines for mattress covers and machines used to shape wire into various springs) and commercial vehicle products (including van interiors and docking stations that mount computers and other electronic equipment inside vehicles and specialty trailers). Leggett & Platt was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Carthage, Missouri.

Boker USA distributes high-end hunting and sporting knives, as well as kitchen cutlery, sharpeners, and watches through US retail outlets and its own catalogs. Many of the products it sells are made by sister company Heinr. Boker Baumwerk in Germany. Other items include bags, self-defense videos, and flashlights. The company sells its products through independent dealers, catalogs, and its Web site. The earliest manifestation of the company began in Germany with Herman and Robert Boeker when they began making sabers in 1829. Boker USA was founded in Colorado in 1986.

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