Caribia is more Hawaiian than Caribbean. Although the company was incorporated as Caribia in 1978, Caribia Inc. has a history in sun care products since its Hawaiian Tan sunscreen was founded by a Hawaiian chemist in 1964. Caribia's brand names include Aloe Aid (gel, moisturizer, shampoo, conditioner), Coco Sol (tan accelerator), Coco Baby Oil, and Coco Lotion. Caribia also offers contract manufacturing services for private labels in the fragrance, cosmetics, and personal care products industries. President and CEO Harry F. McLachlan owns the company.

The office products maker was founded in 1952 by its namesake, Peter Pepper. Peter Pepper Products company designs and manufactures office furniture and accessories, including clocks, coat racks, magazine holders, tables, benches, waste baskets -- even planters. Peter Pepper also imports items from Canada, Europe, and Asia. Products are sold through corporate and government contract sales, as well as through retailers (which have included Boise Office Solutions, Ivan Allen Workspace, and Herman Miller). The company operates two facilities in Southern California, runs a showroom in Chicago, and has factory representatives across the US.

SanMar wants to help you show your team spirit. The firm supplies some 800 different imprintable sportswear and accessory items to screen printers, embroiderers, promotional products distributors, and athletics dealers. SanMar markets T-shirts, golf shirts, hats, bags, and other products. It's the exclusive distributor for the Red House, Tiger Woods Collection, NIKE Golf, PING, and OGIO brands and makes clothing under private labels Port Authority, District Threads, Sport-Tek, CornerStone, and Precious Cargo. SanMar sells Jerzees, Hanes, Gildan, and Outer Banks lines, as well. Executive Marty Lott founded the family-owned business in 1971.

Coty scents have turned heads since Francois Coty created his first perfume, La Rose Jacqueminot, in 1904. Its boudoir includes moderately priced fragrances and colognes sold by mass retailers and prestige brands found in department stores. Coty's brands include Jennifer Lopez, JOOP!, Jovan, Rimmel, Stetson, and Vivienne Westwood. The company also offers aromatherapy, foot care, nail care, and sun care items. German consumer goods giant Joh. A. Benckiser GmbH acquired Coty in 1996 to operate its fragrance and cosmetics businesses.

Roc Apparel Group spins some savvy sportswear. The apparel firm was founded by hip-hop artists and operates as Rocawear. It makes and licenses men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories. Products are sold online and in Macy's, as well as other US retailers and specialty chains. Rocawear, which caters to hip-hop and urban crowds, is steered by music mogul, Def Jam executive, and creative director Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. It has diversified and added bling to its portfolio when it teamed with Tiffany. Rocawear developed a line of luxury watches, jewelry, and accessories named Tiret, which are sold at showstopping prices. Brand firm Iconix bought the company in 2007.

Monarch Beverage Co., Inc., founded in 1947. Monarch Beverage Co. distributes beer and wine to Indiana bars, restaurants, and stores. The company also sells micro and craft brews and imported beer through its World Class Beverages division. Thirsty sports fans at the RCA Dome and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway also can thank Monarch Beverage as they are among Monarch's customers. Brands carried by Monarch Beverage come from major suppliers like Diageo, Coors, Miller, E & J Gallo, and the Pacific Wine Partners. In addition to providing bottles of beverages to sell, Monarch Beverage provides its customers with marketing advice and materials through Vision Concepts.

Founded in 1987, Mity-Lite, Inc. is a global manufacturer of market-leading furniture systems including lightweight folding tables, stacking and folding chairs, portable dance floors and staging. MITY world-famous products efficiently meet business-to-business customer needs across multiple markets, including hospitality, higher education, worship facilities, government, parks and recreation, public assembly, and healthcare, among others. Mity-Lite’s dedicated personal service and durable yet lightweight products result in an overall lower cost of ownership and complete customer satisfaction.

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (Skechers), incorporated in 1992, designs and markets Skechers-branded contemporary footwear for men, women and children under several lines. In addition to Skechers-branded lines, the Company also offers eight uniquely branded designer, fashion and street-focused footwear lines for men, women and children. These lines are branded and marketed separately from Skechers and appeal to specific audiences. Its brands are sold through department stores, specialty stores, athletic retailers and boutiques, as well as its e-commerce Website and its own retail stores. Skechers operates 84 concept stores, 83 factory outlet stores and 37 warehouse outlet stores in the United States, and 16 concept stores and two factory outlets internationally.

Aubrey Organics makes and markets organic products (free of petrochemicals and synthetics) for the skin and hair -- for people and their pet counterparts. President and CEO Aubrey Hampton formulates each of the company's products, which are sold online and through specialty retailers nationwide, in small batches at the firm's manufacturing plant. The company's offerings include baby care items, bath products, fragrances, household goods, makeup, sun care formulas, and hair color products. Aubrey Organics was the first personal care company to be certified as an organic processor according to standards set by the Department of Agriculture.

The family of founder Hamilton Carhartt owns the firm, which was founded in 1889. The clothing manufacturer offers rugged overalls, flame-resistant work wear, outerwear, sweatshirts, sportswear, and pants favored by farmers and hard-working blue-collar types. Its clothes and footwear have shown up in such popular films as "The Perfect Storm" and "The Horse Whisperer". Most of Carhartt's products are manufactured in about 10 US factories; the remainder is produced in Mexico and Europe. Carhartt's apparel is carried by major chains (Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's) and regional retailers in North America, Europe, and Japan.

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