CEO James LaCrosse and director Norma Johnston own National Wine & Spirits, which was founded in 1934. National Wine & Spirits is one of the Midwest's largest wine and liquor distributors. Serving 36,000 locations with its fleet of 350 delivery vehicles, the company distributes to restaurants, liquor stores, and beverage retailers in Indiana and Michigan. The distributor carries more than 120,000 products and its suppliers include Fortune Brands (Jim Beam), Diageo (Bailey's), and Beringer Blass Wine Estates.

Founded in 2002, the company’s first sizeable supply contract was Greene King brewers, the producers of Old Speckled Hen and Abbot Ale. Today the portfolio includes such brands as Germany’s Weihenstephan Beer - the world’s oldest brewery; Birra Moretti, The Beer in Italy; Tohu Wines from the Marlborough region of New Zealand – the only Maori-owned wine company; and Edradour Distillery - Scotland’s smallest distillery. According to CEO Dave Pardus, these brands not only represent quality, but each has its own story to tell. This sincere appreciation for brand heritage and character is perhaps the greatest asset to the company and its brands.Total Beverage Solution operates with a simple philosophy - to successfully manage each brand according to its individual qualities and objectives. Their success is proven and comes from a passionate team equipped with the experience and talent required to launch products, grow distribution, and build consumer recognition. Since acquiring the Weihenstephan brand in 2006 and Edradour in 2003, the company has doubled sales for both brands. In addition, Total Beverage Solution owns and markets the wine brands Tiziano, Altanuta, and Big Red Monster. Owning awardwinning brands such as these enhances the company’s volume and gives the company additional freedom to develop the brands and influence sales.

Hampshire Group, Limited (Hampshire) is a provider of women’s and men’s sweaters, wovens and knits, and a designer and marketer of branded apparel in the United States. As a holding company, Hampshire operates through its wholly owned subsidiaries: Hampshire Designers, Inc. and Item-Eyes, Inc. Hampshire Designers consists of both the Company’s women’s knitwear division, known as Hampshire Designers, and its men’s division, known as Hampshire Brands. Item-Eyes is a designer and marketer of related sportswear for women. Its products, both branded and private label, are marketed in the moderate and better markets through multiple channels of distribution, including national and regional department stores. Keynote Services, Limited, its Hong Kong based subsidiary, assists with its sourcing needs and provides quality control services.

Jacques Moret sounds like a French Impressionist but its business is in outfitting casual athletes rather than galleries. The company, which does business as The Moret Group, makes women's, men's, and kid's activewear and undergarments under the Jacques Moret, MoretUltra, and Jacques Moret Kids names. It also makes men's and women's undergarments marketed under the 2(X)ist and SBH Intimates monikers. Jacques Moret is the master licensee for Everlast Worldwide. The company also partners with the likes of Jockey, Mudd, DKNY, Spalding, Freestyle by Danskin, and Etonic. Jacques Moret's products are sold through department stores, mass merchandisers, and sporting goods chains nationwide.

Hydron Technologies, Inc. company was founded in 1948 and is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Hydron Technologies, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of consumer and professional products, primarily in the personal care/cosmetics field, in the United States. It develops various consumer products using Hydron polymers, including skincare, hair care, bath and body, dental, and sun care lines. The company also offers evaporating emulsifier technology for use in cosmetic treatments and acne products. In addition, Hydron Technologies owns the United States and international patents on a method to infuse oxygen into the skin and tissue topically without using the blood stream. Further, it operates as a contract manufacturer of cosmeceutical and other personal care products. Hydron Technologies markets its products through catalog and Web site.

Ivory International, Inc. company, formerly named Trends International, was founded in 1989. It merged operations with Ivory International in 2005. Ivory International designs, makes, and distributes men's and women's clothing, as well as children's and junior's apparel, for leading US retailers. Its lines have carried such labels as B.U.M. Equipment, Jimmy Z, Lee, l.e.i., and Trendy Kidz. The company has also produced junior apparel under license for the Ocean Pacific and Ecko Unlimited brands. Collections are sold through major department stores (such as J. C. Penney), mass merchants, and specialty retailers.

Hospital Specialty Company was founded in 1919. Hospital Specialty Company that steps in to make them a little more comfortable. The manufacturer makes and supplies its products to the retail, institutional, healthcare, and commercial markets. The company makes hygiene products, diapers and adult incontinence products, odor-control sprays, soaps, nursing pads, wash cloths and wipes, sanitary napkin dispensers, and other items. A subsidiary of The Tranzonic Companies, Hospital Specialty Company boasts a vast products portfolio that includes brand names Global Clean and Gentle Persistence skin care products, Health Gard first aid kits, and Precious baby products.

West Coast Cosmetics Inc. firm offers contract manufacturing and private-label services to the personal care products industry. It formulates and packages customized and color-matched cosmetics, including blushes, eye shadows, foundations, lipsticks, mascaras, and powders, in addition to skin care products such as bath salts and perfumes. West Coast Cosmetics is involved in the entire production process, from research and development to packaging and shipping. West Coast Cosmetics is owned by president and CEO Steven Csiszar.

Wahl Clipper Corporation company manufactures and markets electric hair clippers, massagers, beard trimmers, and accessories. Having traditionally sold to the professional market, Wahl also sells its products through popular nationwide retailers, including Wal-Mart, Fry's Electronics, Longs Drug Stores, Target Corporation, Ulta, and Bed Bath & Beyond, among others. The family-run firm, founded in 1919 by Leo Wahl, celebrated its 90th year in business in 2009. Wahl's grandson, Greg, is the company's president and CEO. Wahl boasts operations in Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, England, Germany, Holland, Hungary, Japan, Spain, and the US.

Accessory Network Group (ANG) makes and markets private-label, licensed, and branded fashion bags, small leather goods, stationery, and accessories for women, men, and children. ANG, founded in 1984, makes licensed products under such brand names as Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, and Cynthia Rowley. It owns the Ghurka leather-goods brand. It sells its items in department, discount, and specialty stores in the US, Canada, South America, Europe, and Australia. ANG distributes from facilities in New Jersey, California, and Canada. Its Brand Science unit acquired handbag maker LeSportsac through an alliance with ITOCHU Corporation in 2006.

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