Bienestar International wants consumers to think about the well-being of the people who work for its manufacturers. Bienestar and its No Sweat Apparel brand broke into the market by emphasizing fair labor practices -- outsourcing its manufacturing to union shops that pay living wages and offer benefits to workers. The company offers plain and screen-printed T-shirts, hoodies, accessories, and shoes for men, women, and children. Products are retailed through Bienestar's e-commerce site and more than 150 specialty stores in the US, Canada, and Europe. It also wholesales its merchandise to schools, churches, and other groups. CEO Adam Neiman and his wife, VP Natalia Muina, each own about 40% of the firm.

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.

Murad, Inc. company was founded in 1989 by CEO Dr. Howard Murad. Murad wants you to love the skin you're in. As a skin care products manufacturer, the company's products portfolio includes cleansers, toners, hydration and skin protection products, supplements, and sunscreens. Murad's products are sold through the company's catalog and Web site, as well as through beauty supply stores (such as Sephora), salons, and spas in some 45 countries. In addition to topical skin applications, Murad launched the concept of "Internal Skincare," or the science of boosting skin health by taking nutritional supplements. It also boasts a Skin Scope, which uses ultraviolet light to indicate skin factors such as sun exposure.

Corwood Laboratories, Inc. company is a contract manufacturer of liquids, lotions, gels, and creams for bath, hair care, skin care, and personal care products. Along with the usual cosmetics, shower gels, and shampoos, it also makes over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, such as acne cream, burn ointment, and wound cleansers and dressings. The company makes products for pets, too, in the form of coat conditioners, shampoo, stain remover, and toothpaste. QuSomes, a new nanotechnology that is intended to replace liposomes, is the result of its partnership with BioZone Laboratories.

A leading manufacturer of secure storage, distribution and inventory management solutions, American Locker is regarded as a direct supplier that its security-conscious customers cannot live without. The Company leverages over 75 years of industry expertise to help organizations increase efficiency, mitigate risk, grow revenue and meet service needs. Proprietary offerings range from classic coin/token-operated security lockers and employee/personal lockers to keyless and computer/electronic-controlled systems, all fully assembled.American Locker provides expert consultation via experienced staff and is the only locker company that manufactures and controls its own distribution of non-duplicative 16 million Keys/Locks/Cylinders as well as Keyless Systems. Above all, Company products are easy to use, install and manage, available in numerous colors, and designed from weather-resistant materials (stainless, aluminum, plastic or painted steel) for heavy indoor and outdoor usage.

Kracie Holdings (formerly Kanebo Trinity Holdings) is a veteran firm that knows diversification and doesn't mind changing its moniker. The company makes toiletries, pharmaceuticals, and food. Kracie's products vary from Prostyle hair styling product to Frisk chewing gum to Coccoapo A, an over-the-counter drug for the treatment of constipation and obesity. Kracie, formed in 1887, operates in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Kracie sold its cosmetics unit to household products maker Kao Corp. in 2006. Kanebo changed its name to Kracie Holdings in July 2007.

Nine West Group has put its footprints all over the shoe industry. The top designer and marketer of fashionable women's shoes sells footwear (casual, career, and dress), clothing, and accessories through more than 420 of its own retail and outlet stores and in department, specialty, and independent shoe stores in the US. Nine West also licenses its name for stores outside the US. The footwear firm makes and markets its shoes and accessories under several brand names. These include Nine West, Easy Spirit, Bandolino, and Enzo Angiolini. Manufacturers in Brazil, China, and Italy make the company's shoes. Nine West is owned by Jones Apparel Group, which acquired the company in 1999 for about $1.4 billion.

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.

Founded in 1956 by Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee, Sr., Shaklee Corporation is controlled by the private equity firm Ripplewood Holdings and Activated Holdings. Shaklee Corporation company manufactures its private-label products and distributes them through its Web site and more than 750,000 representatives in North America and Asia. The company makes and sells health products such as Vivix anti-aging tonic and Vita-lea vitamins; it also offers skin care and environmentally-friendly household products, as well as weight loss products.

Acme United Corporation was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut. Acme United Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, supplies cutting, measuring, and safety products to the school, home, office, and industrial markets in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. Its cutting device products include scissors, shears, guillotine paper trimmers, rotary paper trimmers, rotary cutters, hobby knives and blades, chef shears, utility knives, manicure products, medical cutting instruments, and pencil sharpeners. The company's measuring instrument products comprise rulers, math tools, and tape measures. Its safety products include first aid kits, personal protection products, and over-the-counter medication refills. The company markets its products primarily under the Westcott, Clauss, and PhysiciansCare brands. Acme United Corporation distributes its products through independent manufacturer representatives and direct sales forces to wholesale, contract, and retail stationery distributors, office supply super stores, school supply distributors, industrial distributors, wholesale florists, mass market retailers, and hardware chains.

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