Beiersdorf Canada keeps customers' skin smooth and supple. The subsidiary of Beiersdorf AG makes NIVEA, Curad, Basis, Eucerin, Futuro, la prairie, tesa, and Aquaphor brands, as well as Labello lip balm. Beiersdorf's products are sold in more than 100 countries. The parent company's Beyond Borders executive training program places some of Beiersdorf's best in Canada. Typically through a six-month placement, program participants work for Beiersdorf Canada, which acts as an international affiliate.

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.

Moët Hennessy USA is the leading importer and marketer of luxury wines and spirits in the U.S. The Moët Hennessy portfolio includes renowned brands such as: Hennessy Cognac; Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart champagnes; Belvedere and Chopin vodkas; 10 Cane Rum; Grand Marnier; Glenmorangie and Ardbeg single malt Scotch whiskies; and fine wines, including Chateau d'Yquem, Cheval des Andes, Green Point, Terrazas de Los Andes, Cape Mentelle, Cloudy Bay, Newton Vineyard and Domaine Chandon California sparkling among others. Moët Hennessy has a strong consumer focus with an uncompromising commitment to building luxury brands.

Gerber Childrenswear LLC company makes infant and toddler clothing sold under the licensed Gerber and Curity labels, as well as its own Onesies brand. Products include sleepwear, underwear, playwear, cloth diapers, footwear, and bibs. The company sells its products primarily through US mass retailers, such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Toys "R" Us, and through department and specialty stores. Gerber Childrenswear also offers its Gerber Beginnings baby apparel collection exclusively through retailer Sears, Roebuck and Co. Kellwood Company, which purchased Gerber Childrenswear in mid-2002, sold the company in November 2008.

K-Swiss Inc. was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, California. K-Swiss Inc. designs, develops and markets an array of athletic footwear for high performance sports use, fitness activities and casual wear under the K-Swiss brand. It also designs and manufactures footwear under the Royal Elastics and the Palladium brands. Royal Elastics, a wholly owned subsidiary, is a manufacturer of slip-on, laceless footwear. Palladium SAS (Palladium), a 57% owned subsidiary, is a designer, developer and marketer of footwear for adventurers for all terrains. In July 2008, the Company purchased a 57% equity interest in Palladium.

Lambriar Animal Health Care, LLC was formed in 1994. Lambriar Animal Health Care, LLC company distributes health care products for dogs, cats, horses, and other animals, as well as kennel, pet, and veterinarian supplies including vaccines for livestock, birds, cats, dogs, and other animals. Lambriar Animal Health Care has two distribution centers in Kansas and Nebraska and a retail outlet in Fairbury, Nebraska. The company prides itself on its knowledge of pet care; several licensed vets and veterinary pharmacists are on staff and its phone agents all have animal care experience.

OPI Products knows some women like to make a statement with their nails. The family-owned company is well known for whimsical nail polish names such as Not So Bora-Bora-ing Pink, I'm Not Really A Waitress, Chick Flick Cherry, and You Rock-apulco Red. It carries some 200 nail colors. In addition to nail polish, the company also makes nail care and skin care products, and color cosmetics sold primarily through salons and specialty beauty stores throughout the US and in about 70 foreign countries. The company's brands include Nail Envy, Avoplex, Feet, Garden Party, Avojuice, and Nicole.

Seiko Holdings (formerly Seiko Corp.) is way beyond its tradition of marking time -- whether it's wristwatches, clocks, or precision timing devices for athletic events. The corporation serves as a holding company for subsidiaries, such as Seiko Watch, maker of watches such as the Kinetic and Thermic series that generate power by the movement of the owner's wrist or body heat. The watchmaker also makes mass-market watch brands Pulsar and Lorus. Seiko Watch's other timepieces range from small bedside alarm clocks to large-scale public clocks. Seiko Holdings other subsidiaries include Seiko Clock, Seiko Instruments, Seiko Optical Products, Seiko Sports Life, and Seiko Precision. The Hattori family controls Seiko.

Paul Frank Industries (PFI) the firm has been capitalizing on co-founder Paul Frank's cartoon Julius monkey icon -- and the cute-appeal wave he's been riding -- since the company started in 1997. It also boasts characters Skurvy, Clancy, Sheree, and Worry Bear. Its product lines have expanded from plastic wallets to a themed wardrobe for men and women, children's clothes, bedding, kids furniture, and accessories ranging from eyewear and watches to print towels. PFI also does product collaborations with other pop-icon owners. Its products are distributed through about 20 The Paul Frank Stores worldwide and thousands of specialty stores worldwide.

Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing makes Dickies-brand khaki pants, bib overalls, jeans, women's and children's apparel, and Workrite safety uniforms. It also makes apparel and footwear for work and outdoor use under the Kodiak and Terra names. Its work clothes, originally tailored for the blue-collar set, have come back into fashion with teens, which account for a growing portion of sales. Its products are sold worldwide through retailers (Academy, Wal-Mart), directly to businesses, and through its Work Authority stores. It was founded in 1922 by the Williamson family, which still owns the company. Dickies acquired Kodiak Group Holdings in April 2008.

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