StonePoint Global Brands had previously been to deliver drinks; now it is to build beverage brands. The company, which changed its name in mid-2005 from StonePoint Group Limited, has traditionally bottled and distributed private- and custom-label water and carbonated beverages to food and beverage retailers, primarily in North America, but also in Asia. StonePoint shifted its focus to value-added services such as packaging, logistics, and brand management. It plans to distribute and market Northridge wines from Australia across Canada.

Hartmann, established in 1877 and one of the oldest makers of premium luggage, manufactures upscale brief cases, wheeled luggage, wallets, garment bags, personal leather goods, and other accessories. The company's products are distributed and sold through high-end department stores and luggage shops in the US and internationally. It offers US customers custom luggage design through its DesignTime service. In May 2007 spirits distributor Brown-Forman sent Hartmann packing by selling the luggage firm to middle-market, private equity firm Clarion Capital Partners.

Vuzix Corporation company designs, manufactures, and sells video eyewear that simulates viewing a large-screen TV or computer monitor. Its products are used to view high-resolution video and digital information from mobile devices, such as cell phones, laptops, and media players. These wearable devices are marketed to consumers (gaming enthusiasts in particular), as well as defense and industrial markets, which account for about half of its revenues. Military products include personal head-mounted displays for night-vision applications.

Forever Living Products, founded in 1978, sells its goods through a global network of more than 9 million independent distributors. Forever Living Products International, Inc. Company Profile Forever Living Products might not lead you to immortality, but its aloe-vera-based health care products are intended to improve your well-being. The company sells aloe vera drinks, as well as aloe-vera-based aromatherapy products, cosmetics, dietary and nutritional supplements, lotion, soap, and tooth gel products. Owner and billionaire Rex Maughan also owns aloe vera plantations in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Texas; Aloe Vera of America, a processing plant; and Forever Resorts' US resorts and marinas, including Dallas-area Southfork Ranch (of "Dallas" TV show fame).

PolyVision knows that a presentation isn't complete without visual displays. It makes static and electronic visual-communication products for schools, offices, and public places. PolyVision makes such items as whiteboards and other writing surfaces, including electronic whiteboards that capture information and sends it directly to a computer. It also makes tunnel walls for subways and bus stations. PolyVision's e3 environmental ceramicsteel brand is an eco-friendly rolled steel surface that's used in hospitals, factories, and learning institutions. Office-furniture maker Steelcase bought PolyVision in 2002.

Previously owned by Prada and Change Capital Partners (CCP), the minimalist fashion house is owned by GIBO, the European unit of Japanese apparel group Onward Holdings. GIBO acquired the company in 2008. Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons now fills Jil Sander's shoes as creative director. The company sells women's and men's apparel, as well as accessories, footwear, jewelry, eyewear, and fragrances. Established in 1978, it also operates about a dozen stores, in addition to 50 franchised locations worldwide, and sells its products in such high-end shops as Bergdorf Goodman and Barney's.

Ariat, founded in 1990, designs and produces Western and English style riding boots, work boots, casual shoes, and riding apparel and accessories under the Ariat name. Its footwear is designed to maximize performance, comfort, and style, and with competitive and casual horsemen in mind. The company sells its footwear in the US and Canada through more than 4,000 retailers, such as Cavender's Boot City, Tractor Supply, and Nordstrom, as well as through the catalogs of Orvis, State Line Tack, and others. It sells its equestrian footwear in the international marketplace to more than 600 retailers.

Randa Accessories has been making men feel constricted since its inception in 1935. The leading neckwear manufacturer has licensing agreements with Levi Strauss' Dockers, Perry Ellis, Phillips-Van Heusen, and Chaps for private-label department stores, such as Belk, Macy's, Kohl's, Saks, and Sears. Randa has responded to the last decade's trend toward casual wear by reaching into other men's accessories, such as wallets and small leather goods. Its purchases of Trafalgar and Humphreys Accessories brought belts and suspenders. The company, which operates from some 20 locations worldwide, also offers luggage, casual bags, small leather goods, business cases, and gifts for men, women, and children.

Creative Nail Design (CND), a family-run company, makes nail polish, skin care, and nail care products. In the 1970s one of Nordstrom's dental patients (also a manicurist) recognized the scent of sculpted porcelain nails in a mix Nordstrom used to create a temporary cap and challenged him to improve upon existing nail enhancement products. That he did, and today CND's products are sold nationwide through retailers such as Sally Beauty Supply and Ulta. Its brand names include Cuticle Eraser, Scentsations, SolarBalm, and SolarOil. CND is owned by Colomer USA.

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.

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