Pringle of Scotland is one company that really has stuck to its knitting, but has changed its stylings to suit the times. The company has for nearly two centuries represented the quintessentially Scottish apparel, contributing to the world of fashion high-end woollens and the ubiquitous twinset. Starting in 2000, Pringle of Scotland began rebranding itself and its products in the international luxury market. The company's products can be found at showrooms in London and Tokyo, as well as through high end retailers in Europe, Asia, and the US. The company was spun off (so to speak) from Dawson International in 2000 and sold to Hong Kong-based Fang Brothers Knitting Ltd., which is owned by Kenneth Fang.

Goodier Cosmetics, Inc. company was founded in 1922 and is owned by president and CEO John Muller. Goodier Cosmetics is a contract manufacturer for private-label cosmetics and skin care products. It specializes in product development, packaging, product testing, and clinical studies at its manufacturing and distribution facilities in Dallas.

Founded in 1860, Cookson And Clegg operates manufacturing facilities in the UK and Romania. It is a subsidiary of Pincroft Dyeing and Printing Company. Cookson And Clegg (also known as Cookson & Clegg) wants its customers to be appropriately clad in combat duty and civic duty, and everything in between. Cookson & Clegg makes combat clothing for several armed forces, including the British Ministry of Defence, as well as uniform shirts for police officers and firefighters and workwear, including flame-retardant garments. The company also provides contract manufacturing for other apparel companies, such as Ted Baker, KooGa, and Cotton Traders.

Beauty Gems Holdings was established in 1996. Beauty Gems Holdings Co., Ltd. company makes mostly rings featuring diamonds and semi-precious stones that are sold in Europe, Japan, Thailand, and the US. It sells jewelry through a few Beauty Gems stores and a dozen Beauty Diamond outlets located within the Central and Robinson department store chains in Thailand. As Thailand's biggest manufacturer and exporter of platinum jewelry, the group also exports about 95% of its diamonds. Intensified competition from producers in India, China, and Vietnam have prompted the company in recent years to fine-tune its talent.

Bradford, which has operations in the US and Mexico, was founded in 1876 to make soaps for the textile industry. The company grows its operations chiefly through acquisitions of smaller soap makers. Bradford Soap Works is far from being a dud with suds. As a top manufacturer of private-label bath soaps, the company makes soap and personal care formulations specifically for consumer products firms. Products, which include bar soaps, gels, powders, and mousses, are manufactured under names AngelSkin, Eco-Ex, OrganicChoices, Chakra, Body Buffing Grain, and Watercolors, among others. Bradford Soap also makes certified organic ingredients, as well as detergent, lubricants, and foam stabilizers for industrial use.

The Avon lady has had her foot in the door in the UK since 1959, making the country one of the largest direct-selling markets for parent Avon Products. Avon has become one of the top handful of beauty brands in the country. Some 160,000 independent sales reps sell cosmetics directly to customers at home parties and work get-togethers. The company's catalog is distributed every three weeks to nearly 8 million potential customers. Avon Cosmetics' distribution center, located in Corby, processes about 10,000 orders daily. The company banned animal-testing of its products in 1989. To spur sales, the company has enlisted the help of industry professionals.

Glazer privileged to be recognized as one of the most successful sales and marketing organizations in Glazer industry. That’s how Glazer become one of the country’s largest distributors of beverage alcohol. Glazer’s Family of Companies is firmly established with 40 offices in 11 states, and Glazer still family-owned and operated.The company began in 1909 in Dallas, Texas, where Louis Glazer opened the Jumbo Bottling Company, which distributed a line of flavored soda waters from the back of horse-drawn wagons. Glazer’s Distributors, as the company is known today, was established on Sept. 3, 1933 by Max and Nolan Glazer, two of Louis Glazer’s sons. By 1966, Glazer’s had expanded beyond Texas to three additional states. And Glazer energized growth continues today.Glazer commitment to building brands, Glazer strategic focus on marketing and the company’s passion for outstanding service drive Glazer high performance, results-producing culture. Partnering as a valued resource to Glazer customers and suppliers, Glazer are dedicated as the industry’s preferred provider of beverage alcohol products in each of Glazer markets.

Energizer Holdings was founded in 1999 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. Energizer Holdings, Inc. manufacturers and sells primary batteries, portable lighting, and personal care products worldwide. The company offers carbon zinc, alkaline, rechargeable, and lithium primary batteries. Its flashlights and other battery-powered lighting products include flashlights and lanterns for home, work, and outdoors; and novelty and impulse flashlights. The company markets its batteries, and flashlights and other battery-powered lighting products under Energizer and Eveready brand names. In addition, Energizer Holdings offers wet shave products, including razor systems, such as razor handles and refillable blades, and disposable shave products for men and women; skin care products, including sun care products; feminine care products; and infant care products, such as bottles, cups, mealtime products, pacifiers, and diapers. The company sells its wet shave products under the Schick and Wilkinson Sword, Edge, and Skintimate brand names; skin care products under the Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Wet Ones, and Playtex brand names; and feminine care and infant Care products under the Playtex and Diaper Genie brand names. It markets its products through a direct sales force, distributors, and wholesalers.

Raani Corporation is a private label manufacturer and contract packaging firm that offers blending and filling services, research and development, and regulatory guidance to the personal care product industry. The company specializes in the production of hair care (including the ethnic hair care niche), skin care, over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, household products, toiletries and bath care, baby care, and cosmetics. Raani's deodorants and assorted toiletries are sold by well known retailers including Kmart. CEO and president Rashid Chaudary started the business out of a garage in 1983.

Founded in 1906 American of Martinsville was a subsidiary of furniture maker La-Z-Boy until it was sold to private equity firm Hancock Park Associates in mid-2006 for an undisclosed amount. American of Martinsville strongly believes in Southern hospitality. Based in Martinsville, Virginia, the company produces guest room furniture (chairs, tables, sofas, bureaus) for hospitality customers, such as Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton. It also sells to institutional customers, including hospitals, assisted living centers, and the US government. The company makes all its furniture at its 1 million-sq.-ft. manufacturing plant.

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