Neways, Inc. was established in 1992 by Tom and Dee Mower, veterans of the chemical industry. Neways helps consumers find new ways to live clean, healthy lives. The company designs and makes products that are free of harmful ingredients for wellness (nutritional supplements, weight management), beauty (cosmetics, hair treatments), and household care (automotive, laundry supplies). Its products are distributed to about 30 countries worldwide. Neways has corporate offices in Australia, Israel, Japan, and the US, among other countries. The Mowers eventually sold Neways to private equity firm Golden Gate Capital in 2006.

Baby Blanket Suncare was founded in 1986 and is owned by its officers. The Mercer Group, doing business as Baby Blanket Suncare, wants to make sure that the only time your baby turns red is when the little darling is bawling for a diaper change or feeding. The company markets sunscreen products for babies and adults with sensitive skin. Its line includes sunblock lotions, sticks, sprays, and towelettes, all with SPF ratings of 30 or higher. Baby Blanket Suncare also offers water sandals and sunglasses for babies. The company's products are sold via its Web site and other online outlets, including drugstore.com. In addition, the firm works with distributors in Mexico, South Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.

Chairman, CEO, and owner Vera Wang founded the firm in 1990. A bride needs to budget more for herself if she wants to walk down the aisle in a wedding dress from Vera Wang Bridal House. With gowns reaching $20,000, Vera Wang has designed bridal gowns for celebrities the likes of Sharon Stone and Mariah Carey. Vera Wang also designs evening gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and sportswear, and licenses its name for other apparel, as well as for china, crystal, eyewear, footwear, fragrances, jewelry, linens, silver, and more. Vera Wang's products are sold through upscale department stores, specialty stores, and a pair of company-owned flagship boutiques located in New York City and Los Angeles.

Yak Pak was founded in 1996 by company president Stephen Holt; its first major product, the D-Jay bag, was made specifically for DJs to hold their music. Yak Pak company manufactures utilitarian (yet trendy) bags, backpacks, duffel bags, totes, and related accessories that are sold through specialty retailers nationwide (including Pacific Sunwear and Urban Outfitters), as well as online and through a retail store located in San Franciso. Under an exclusive licensing agreement, Yak Pak also designs, makes, and distributes bags under the Dickies brand.

Alexandra plc company makes and sells apparel, shoes, and accessories for the workplace, including the catering, medical, hospitality, transportation, and security industries. Products may be purchased through about half a dozen retail outlets in the UK, as well as by mail order and online. Alexandra also offers a bespoke service (about 50% of sales) that tailors uniforms for large corporations. While more than 90% of its sales originate in the UK and Ireland, Alexandra also does business in Holland, France, and several other countries in Europe and overseas. Alexandra sources more than 95% of its garments overseas in countries, such as Morocco, India, and in the Far East.

Mana Products, Inc. was founded in 1975 by president Nikos Mouyiaris. Mana Products company develops, manufactures, and packages private-label cosmetics, skin care, and hair care products for leading beauty brands throughout the US. It also provides forecasting and consulting services to clients to develop products for the fickle, trend-driven beauty industry. In addition to its private-label business, Mana makes hair care products under the Profound Beauty brand. The company manufactures its products at two plants in the US and with partners in Asia, including China.

Stahl Soap just might benefit when naughty children need their mouths washed out with soap. The custom soap manufacturer can also make soap to match your guest bathroom. The company markets bar soap for use in hotels, institutions, and government agencies. Stahl Soap, run by president June Stahl and her husband Ken, also caters to the business gift and private-label segments of the market. The company can custom design soap in any number of colors, fragrances, shapes, and packages. Stahl Soap was founded by Ilbert Stahl in Vienna more than 50 years ago. It was acquired by rival Bradford Soap Works in 2009.

International Absorbents, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in North Vancouver, Canada. International Absorbents, Inc., through its subsidiary, Absorption Corp., engages in developing, manufacturing, and marketing animal care and industrial cleanup absorbent products made from off-specification and reclaimed cellulose fibers primarily in North America and internationally. It offers small animal bedding made from cellulose fiber under the CareFRESH, CareFRESH Colors, and CareFRESH Ultra brands; cat litters under the Healthy Pet brand; dog litter products under the Puppy Go Potty brand; and small animal pet bedding under the Healthy Pet and Critter Care brands in the grocery and/or mass merchandiser distribution channels. The company also manufactures loose particulate, pillows, socks, booms, pads, and spill kits for use in spill clean up and plant maintenance in the manufacturing, repair, and operations marketplace; cellulose universal absorbents used to absorb various types of liquids, including oil, water, and chemicals; and floor sweeps made from waste paper fiber. In addition, it distributes small animal food products to pet stores under the Russel Rabbit, Gerty Guinea Pig, and Reggie Rat brands. International Absorbents, Inc. markets its industrial cleanup sorbent products under the Absorbent GP, Absorbent W, SpillSorb, and Spill-Dri trade names. The company offers its products through distributors to general merchandise and pet supply retailers.

Laboratoires Druide was founded in 1979 by its president, Alain Renaud. Laboratories Druide comes from an old, old school of skin care. The Quebec-based Druide makes and markets natural body care, hair care, baby care, and skin care products, as well as soaps, massage creams, lipstick, sunscreen, and anti-mosquito citronella products. The company claims to have invented the "first" (perhaps since the Druids) ecological (i.e., without any chemical) skin care products. Ingredients include materials such as plant extractions, goat's milk and shea butter, and can be purchased through specialty skin care retailers the world over, as well as through the company's Web site.

President and CEO Jan Marini founded her namesake company in 1994. Jan Marini Skin Research (JMSR) is a personal care products maker that specializes in skin care items, such as the C-ESTA with anti-aging properties, Age Intervention, and Bioglycolic, among others. JMSR makes products to tackle common skin care woes, such as acne and rosacea. It also markets a line of professional and clinical products under the JMSR Skin Care Management System name that is available only by prescription. JMSR products are sold through distributors in more than 80 countries worldwide and directly to physicians and licensed skin care professionals.

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