Takasago International (U.S.A.) hopes to leave you smelling like a rose. The company develops a variety of flavors and extracts that are used in beverages, candies, mints, perfumes, and colognes. Takasago's product line also includes fine chemicals and aroma chemicals. In late 2008 the firm acquired New Jersey-based Wessel Fragrances in a bid to gain access to Wessel's customers in the household and personal care products markets. The company is the US subsidiary of Tokyo-based Takasago International, a leading fragrance supplier in the Asia-Pacific region, that was established in 1920.

Kiehl's Since 1851 makes natural hair and skin care products and lipstick and sells them strictly by word of mouth. Pretty strictly, anyway. Kiehl's doesn't advertise much or go door-to-door, and its rigid marketing policy keeps its products out of all but a few exclusive retailers -- stores such as Barneys and Bergdorf Goodman. The company's East Village location in Manhattan is frequented by celebrity hairdressers, entertainers, and others willing to brave long checkout lines. Its products are also available at Kiehl's stores nationwide and overseas. Customers can order through its catalog and by phone.

Edsal Manufacturing Company manufactures and distributes storage systems and industrial furniture through three plants and three distribution centers in the Chicago area. Products include lateral files, lockers, service carts, shop desks, stools, storage cabinets, and work benches. Edsal Manufacturing's brand names include Cabinette (compact storage cabinets), Citadel (school, hospital, industrial, and club lockers), HEVILOAD PLUS II (steel shelving), StorMaster Pallet Rack Storage Systems, and UltraCap (steel shelving).

Lather Inc. Company makes and markets hair care, skin care, and body products for women, men, and babies. It also sells aromatherapy items and accessories such as pumice stones. Lather sells products through its handful of namesake shops in Arizona, New York, and California; national and international upscale department stores (Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's); QVC; and a catalog. It also wholesales its products and provides them to hotels and resorts. The company is expanding into other states, such as Georgia, by way of a new niche -- airport stores.

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.

Founded in 1979 as a copier paper supplier to copier dealers, Densigraphix has expanded its product offering to include toner and replacement parts (drums, blades, fuser rollers). Its primary customers are copier dealers and copier remanufacturers that recycle laser toner cartridges. Densigraphix acquired copier part dealer Sel Drum Corporation in 1999. Densigraphix doesn't want to see any misplaced blotches of printer ink messing up your final report. The company distributes the parts and supplies needed to keep copiers and printers working.

Co-chairmen Chris Reyes and Jude Reyes founded the company in 1976. Reyes Holdings ompany is a leading food and beverage wholesale distributor serving customers throughout the US, Canada, and Latin America. Its The Martin-Brower Company is a leading supplier of both food and non-food products for the McDonald's restaurant chain. Its Reinhart FoodService is another top foodservice supplier with more than 20 locations. One of the top beer distributors in the US, Reyes Holdings operates about a dozen distribution facilities through subsidiaries Premium Distributors of Virginia, Chicago Beverage System, and California's Harbor Distributing.

KAYO of California would be happiest if everyone had Tattoos, despite what your mom says. The company makes women's clothing (stretch jeans and pants, denim leggings, and Capri pants) in junior, missy, plus size, and maternity sizes under the KAYO and Tattoo Jeans labels. KAYO of California, established in 1968, also makes pants, jeans, and shorts for juniors under private labels, such as Organically Grown. They're sold online, in retail stores, and in catalogs. The company's products are sold through mass merchants and department stores, including J. C. Penney, Sears, Wal-Mart, and Target, as well as through catalogs such as Newport News and Nordstrom.

Excelligence Learning Corporation (formerly LearningStar) designs and sells educational products, including arts and crafts sets, classroom necessities, and furniture. It also packages school supplies and fundraiser items. Products are sold to day-care centers, schools, teachers, and parents through its subsidiaries' Web sites, catalogs and direct sales force. More than just a retailer, Excelligence Learning publishes an online magazine with articles on child health, safety, and behavior. Its QuickSource and Discount School Supply sites also provide activity ideas and tips for teachers. The firm was formed in 2001 with the merger of SmarterKids.com and Earlychildhood.

Swank, Inc. company was founded in 1897 and is based in New York, New York. Swank, Inc. engages in the importation, sale, and distribution of men's accessories in the United States. The company offers leather accessories, including belts, wallets billfolds, key cases, card holders, and other items. It also distributes men's costume jewelry, such as cuff links, tie klips, chains and tacs, bracelets, neck chains, vest chains, collar pins, key rings, suspenders, and money clips. The company offers its products under various brands, including Kenneth Cole, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Geoffrey Beene, Claiborne, Guess?, Ted Baker, Donald Trump, Tumi, Chaps, Buffalo David Bitton, Pierre Cardin, and US Polo Association. Swank, Inc. sells its merchandise to various retailers, including department stores, national chain stores, specialty stores, mass merchandisers, catalog retailers, the United States military retail exchanges, and labels for less retailers. As of December 31, 2008, it operated four company-owned factory outlet stores in four states primarily to distribute excess and out of line merchandise.

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