Perry Ellis International, Inc. (Perry Ellis) is an apparel company in the United States. The Company designs, sources, markets and licenses its products nationally and internationally at multiple price points and across all levels of retail distribution in over 15,000 selling doors. Its portfolio of brands includes the Perry Ellis family of brands, Axis, Tricots St. Raphael, Jantzen, John Henry, Cubavera, the Havanera Co., Natural Issue, Munsingwear, Grand Slam, Original Penguin by Munsingwear (Original Penguin), Mondo di Marco, Redsand, Pro Player, Manhattan, Axist, Savane, Farah, Gotcha, Girl Star, MCD, Laundry by Shelli Segal and C&C California. It also licenses the Nike brand for swimwear and swimwear accessories; licenses the JAG brand for men’s and women’s swimwear and cover-ups; licenses the Callaway Golf brand for golf apparel; licenses the PGA TOUR brand, including Champions Tour, for golf apparel; licensee for PING golf apparel, and is a licensee for Dockers outerwear.

Fujicopian makes the clear plastic film that goes over the face of electronics and keeps it from getting scratched. The company also manufactures the inked and thermal transfer ribbons used in computer printers and cash registers, among other devices. The company's products are used in computing equipment made by electronics manufacturers including Oki Data, Toshiba, and Hitachi. Fujicopian also makes carbon paper, correction and glue tapes, and other printing-related products. Fujicopian USA opened in South Carolina in 2002.

ICICLES Eyewear (formerly Icicles Performance Eyewear) keeps your eyes cool when they're fighting the glare of the hot sun. The company makes and markets men's and women's aluminum, metal, and nylon sunglasses, as well as sun goggles. ICICLES offers its customers prescription and non-prescription glasses under brand names including I-Wire, Slider, Switch Blade, and Viper, among others. Some of the company's top sellers are its replacement lenses and its accessories, such as sport cords. Its products are distributed through dealers in California. It also sells items online and via catalog and extreme sports specialty stores.

Cherokee Distributing was founded in 1958 with just four trucks and a commitment to service. Cherokee Distributing Company delivers Tennesseans of their thirst. The company is a wholesale distributor of Miller, Corona, Molson, Coors, and Beck's beer. Cherokee, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, also handles Samuel Adams, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Grolsch, Shiner Bock, Stella Artois, Lowenbrau, and Heineken.

PPE was founded in 1969 by Ted Parker, who left the business to his twin sons, now-joint managing directors, Neil and Nigel Parker. PPE designs, manufactures, and sells point of-purchase merchandising products such as shelf-mounted brochure dispensers, in-store fixtures, and custom-built display systems. It has manufacturing operations in the UK and sells to retailers worldwide. In 2000 it acquired its biggest competitor, Point of Sale Centre, and has since purchased Interbin Storage and Display, as well as Dauman Displays International.

Mirato S.p.A. company is a leading Italian manufacturer of personal hygiene products, including deodorants, soaps and shower gels, hair care products, aftershave, makeup, and fragrances. Mirato's many products are sold under various labels, including Intesa, Malizia, and Splend'Or. Mirato, which was founded in 1960, entered the mass market cosmetics business through its purchase of the Clinians brand from Medestea Internazionale in 2001. Its products are sold through a variety of retailers and mass merchandisers, mostly in Italy, but also worldwide. Benefit SpA owns about 55% of Mirato's shares and is seeking to acquire the rest.

Tefron's underduds aren't exactly under wraps, considering they're worn by millions of consumers in the company's main market -- the US. Tefron designs and manufactures men's underwear, women's intimate apparel, activewear, and swimwear for sale through well-known retailers, such as Victoria's Secret, The Gap, NIKE, Target, Patagonia, Swimwear Anywhere, lululemon athletica, and J.C. Penney. Tefron's also a leader in the growing seamless (also called Hi-Tex) underwear market and engineered-for-performance activewear niche. The apparel company operates automated manufacturing facilities -- mainly in Israel -- but has been extending its reach worldwide in recent years.

Gima, LLC company provides custom embroidery and screen-print services for clothing and accessories. It offers over 100 custom lettering fonts that it uses to stitch logos on everything from hats to shirts to golf bags. Gima also provides private label cutting and sewing and specializes in fleece fabric. Clients include Aetna, Eastern Mountain Sports, L.L. Bean, and McDonald's. Gima is owned and operated by brother-in-laws Roberto Giansiracusa and George Marinelli. Roberto's Italian immigrant father Luigi began working in the US as a tailor in 1952 and eventually opened his own apparel firm with help from wife Ines.

Lixit (originally Atco Manufacturing) was established in 1968 by Dr. Frank Atchley. Lixit Corporation wants to keep your pet hydrated. The company is the the largest small animal watering device manufacturer in the world. Lixit manufactures a variety of pet care products such as bowls and feeders, odor control items, pine shavings bedding, and water bottles. Its products are marketed under 30 different labels and sold through specialty retailers nationwide.

Mary Kay Cosmetics Ltd., founded in 1993, represents one of Mary Kay's more than 30 international markets. The UK boasts more than 5,000 independent sales representatives who work full-time or part-time based out of their homes. These sales reps peddle Mary Kay products directly to customers at home parties or at work. Mary Kay's products include skin care, cosmetics, fragrances, nail polish, men's grooming products, and sunscreen.

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