Founded in 1956, SDI Technologies designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of consumer electronics that are both innovative and high in quality. SDI's key product lines include alarm clocks, clock radios, portable speakers, and home audio systems. SDI has also launched its new iHome licensing program and has signed a variety of licensees in multiple categories ranging from computer accessories to lighting. SDI's key national brands include iHome, Timex, Bongiovi DPS, Harley-Davidson, Made for iPod, Works with iPhone, Designed for Zune, Made for Sansa, and Bluetooth.SDI's affiliate, KIDdesigns, manufactures and markets a broad range of toys, including electronic role play and toys, electronic games and musical instruments under several national brands, including Barbie, Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Transformers, GI Joe, Littlest Pet Shop, Jumpstart, and several others. KIDdesigns' products feature innovative technologies and interactive applications for role playing, learning, and entertainment for boys and girls of all ages.

The love of sound is Biamp’s reason for being, and has been since Biamp Systems founding 30 years ago. They have grown to be an acknowledged international leader in professional installed audio electronics. Biamp Systems staff still shares a passion for sound that resonates through every product and every decision the company makes. Most people have never seen Biamp products, but they’ve probably heard them work wonders – in airports, arenas, courtrooms, Houses of Worship, theaters, universities, corporations, and conference centers. Around the world, around the clock, Biamp equipment is delivering, managing and enhancing the sound.

Kawai wants to show Steinway the highway. The world's #2 musical instrument maker (behind Yamaha), Kawai makes a limited number of Shigeru Kawai hand-built grand pianos each year. Each pricey piano features a soundboard aged five years (compared to the usual one year) and is crafted using 200-year-old Ezo spruce trees. Kawai also makes other grand, upright, and digital pianos. Musical instruments and related products account for most of the company's sales. In addition, Kawai operates music and gymnastics schools, makes metal products, and sells computers and peripherals. Kawai, founded in 1927 by the father of retired chairman Shigeru Kawai, sells its products worldwide.

Founded in 1969 as a small radio factory in China, Hisense has grown into a multibillion dollar global conglomerate with a workforce of over 60,000 worldwide. Hisense is recognized as a world leading provider of flat panel TVs, household appliances, and mobile communications and is recognized as a top 10 player by large business intelligence and industry research institutions. Its 22 subsidiaries are in the multimedia, household appliance, telecommunications, information technology, technology services, and real estate industries, while its products are sold in over 130 countries and regions throughout the world.At Hisense, the emphasis is placed on innovation and quality. The company has a global R&D network of over 2000 engineers and has a national-level R&D Center, a post-doctoral research workstation, and a state-of-the-art multimedia technology laboratory. It has been the recipient of several recognitions and awards in the name of innovation, technology, design, and quality management. In addition, Hisense has partnerships with IBM, Hitachi, Whirlpool, and AMD for the development and marketing of air-conditioners, refrigerators, and information technology.

The company makes musical instrument parts such as guitar and bass machines and heads, banjo, ukulele, and violin pegs, and bridges. It also offers other types of instruments and accessories through its many divisions, including kazoos, recorders, and snare drums. The Cleveland Musical Instruments division consists of the Clevelander Drum Company, Pfrogg, and Orion cymbals, which imports its products from Brazil.

The historic core of the Group, Deroma continue in the best Italian tradition of terracotta pots while at the same time renewing the shape, materials and philosophy of this product. The strong points of their development strategy and market position are their analysis of the language of the home environment and the creation of full-blown collections of products, divided up according to specific styles. All this means Deroma are able to offer a range which is entirely unique and confirm their role as leaders in innovation.

Meyer affiliates have been designing, manufacturing and marketing cookware on a global scale since 1971. Combined, the affiliates sell over 100 cookware lines in more than 30 countries, and employ more than 5,000 people worldwide.Meyer cookware is manufactured by its own affiliates in factories located worldwide. In addition to manufacturing cookware, the companies also manufacture over 90 percent of the materials used to make the cookware including corrugated materials used for packaging, handles made of stainless steel and high heat-resistant phenolic, rivets and stainless steel lids. Combined, Meyer affiliate factories produce more than 30 million pans annually.

Pearl Corporation is organized and functions as a wholesale distributor of drums, percussion musical instruments and flutes for the United States. The majority of drums and related items are manufactured by Pearl Musical Instrument company and imported directly from company owned factories located in Taiwan and China. The flutes are manufactured in Taiwan and Japan while the latin percussion instruments are manufactured in Thailand. Pearl Corporation is also the exclusive U.S. distributor of Adams timpani and mallet percussion instruments.

Keeco is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of hand-crafted, textile products for the kitchen, bedroom, living room and dining room.The Company conducts rigorous quality checks at every stage of the manufacturing process, from the selection of raw materials to the inspection of the packaged finished goods, to ensure the consistent delivery of high quality merchandise. Keeco incessant pursuit of quality distinguishes their products from the competitors. The combination of hand-craftsmanship, classic styling and affordable prices gives Keeco products enduring appeal and the perception of value.

Standard Furniture Manufacturing company makes and markets furniture under the Standard Furniture and Frisco Manufacturing names. It produces a variety of pieces, including those for the bedroom, dining room, living room, and kitchen. Its Frisco Manufacturing specializes in making bedroom sets. Standard Furniture operates a pair of manufacturing facilities in Alabama and imports products from factories overseas, as well. Family-owned and -operated since 1946, the company distributes its product lines to more than 3,000 retailers nationwide. Standard Furniture and Kathy Ireland Worldwide ended their longtime licensing agreement in early 2009.

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