Kimberly-Clark Limited, in operation in the UK since 1955, has a foothold in the area's paper products market, with such items as Kleenex (tissues), Andrex (toilet tissue), Fiesta (disposable towels), Huggies (diapers/nappies), Kotex (feminine care), and its Professional line. The firm's professional unit makes products for wiping, workwear, and the washroom for businesses in the manufacturing and hospitality industries. The firm also develops a health care product line for hospitals and medical professionals that includes disposable gowns, drapes, and gloves, as well as sterilization wrap. It's a business component of Kimberly-Clark Europe, which is the hub of the parent company's operations in Europe.

The world's #1 luggage maker, Samsonite makes softside and hardside suitcases, garment bags, and business cases under brand names such as Samsonite and American Tourister. The company also licenses its name for non-luggage products and dabbles in designer clothing. Samsonite makes travel gear (backpacks, duffel bags, wheeled luggage) for Timberland through a licensing agreement. It sells its products in more than 100 countries and through about 200 stores. Private equity firm CVC Capital Partners owns a majority stake in the ailing luggage maker.

Founded when a young woman by the name of Merle Norman first opened up shop in Santa Monica, California, in 1931, the beauty company makes and markets skin care products and color cosmetics. Its products (all of which are manufactured in the US) are sold through about 2,000 independently owned and operated retail outlets -- Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios -- in the US and Canada. Many are located in malls. Brand names include Automatic Definitive, Inspirations, Luxiva, Only Natural, and more. The company is owned by chairman Jack Nethercutt, Norman's great-nephew.

Wella UK serves the professional and consumer hair care niches. Through its professional division, salons can order Wella hair care products (Wellastrate, High Hair, Blondor, Lifetex, Koleston Perfect, Color Touch, and Magma), as well as salon equipment, furnishings, and training through the Wella UK Web site. Its consumer unit is managed by owner Procter & Gamble, which sells the products nationwide through supermarkets. Wella UK sponsors the annual Alternative Hair Show to fund Leukemia research.

Founded in 1923, CSS Industries, Inc. was previously a department store and furniture store retailer. By 1985, the nature of our business had changed through a series of acquisitions and divestitures. The foundation of our current business was laid in 1988 with the acquisition of The Paper Magic Group, Inc. In the years following this acquisition, CSS acquired Berwick Offray LLC and Cleo Inc. Today these three affiliates form the pillars of CSS's leadership in the seasonal product industry.

Founded in 1941, Garan is a subsidiary of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. Garan, Incorporated company designs, manufactures, and distributes coordinated apparel for infants, toddlers, and children. Products are sold under its customers' private labels, as well as its own brand, Garanimals. Characters like Charley Chimp help young children dress themselves with coordinated hang-tags. Most of Garan's products are sold through distribution centers in the US to major national chains, such as Wal-Mart, department stores, and specialty stores.

Founded in 1941, KI was bought in the 1980s by its managers, who later allowed the company's employees to buy its stock. KI is now 100% owned by its employees. Formerly known as Krueger International, KI makes ergonomic seating, cabinets, and other furniture used by businesses, health-care organizations, schools, and other institutions. KI offers everything from desks to daybeds, not to mention tables, filing systems, and even trash cans. KI operates manufacturing facilities in Canada and the US, and markets its products through sales representatives, furniture dealers, architects, and interior designers.

United States Beverage, LLC company provides distribution, marketing, and sales for a small number of premium imported craft beers and spirits. Among the beer brands it offers are Nicaraguan beer Toa Cerveza, Spanish beer Estrella Damm, French beer Les Brasseurs de Gayant, and Polish beer, Zamkowe. The company's spirits brands include Tequiloco's Paloma Gold tequila (Mexico) and 26000 Vodka (New Zealand). United States Beverage was founded by president and CEO Joseph Fisch in 1997.

Propper International is a leading manufacturer of uniforms and specialty apparel for the US Department of Defense. Its products include chemical weapons suits, Navy combat apparel, and other high-tech garments, in addition to Class A dress uniforms for police, state, and government agencies. Propper's main divisions serve government, military, and defense agencies; police and correctional, as well as state, county, and municipal organizations; and specialty retailers, respectively. Propper operates manufacturing facilities in the US, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic.

Founded as a pharmacy by Giovanni Battista Schiapparelli in 1824, Schiapparelli 1824 S.p.A. manufactures and distributes cosmetics and related items. The company's products include cosmetics, perfumes, tissues, and a line of dietetic products. Cosmetics and perfume brands sold through the company's Schiapparelli Pikenz operations include Blumarine, Parah, Gian Marco Venturi, and Annabella. The Nutritionals Schiapparelli subsidiary produces and distributes dietetic items including Euvita and Quid. Through financial group Clovis S.A., managing director Gianni Mazzola owns almost 30% of the company.

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