Kaz is a state of the art, dynamically-managed, global leader in healthcare devices and home comfort products that operates in over 65 countries on six continents with a brand portfolio that includes Vicks, Honeywell, Braun, and more. Kaz was founded on innovation by Max Katzman in 1926. Katzman was a man of vision who saw a better way. In the hundreds of products that have followed since its first electric vaporizer, Kaz has continued in its innovative tradition with the goal of improving people's lives with new insights on everyday products. Providing quality products that delight you and enhance your world are the focus at each phase of development, from in-house consumer research to operational excellence and superior consumer care.

Weber-Stephen Products is one of the nation's top makers of barbecue grills, including portable, charcoal, and gas versions. Weber-Stephens boasts brands such as Spirit, Genesis, Summit, Performer, One-Touch, and Weber Q. Its portable models include Smokey Joe and Go-Anywhere. The company also makes grilling accessories, such as utensils and grill covers. Weber-Stephen's products are sold at mass merchandisers and home improvement stores, among other retail outlets. Founded in 1951 by George Stephen, it's owned by the Stephen family. Weber-Stephen also owns three Chicago-area Weber Grill Restaurants that feature barbecue.

Graco Awards began over 25 years ago as a result of the State National Guard not having an adequate source for their medals and service ribbons. Meeting this apparent, but difficult to fill, need, Graco has grown its manufacturing capabilities to include working with almost every Government Agency. Some Graco medals are specific Agency secrets and will never be seen in public. There is a high degree of trust and responsibility placed on their staff and employees for these time-sensitive awards.

The Step2 Company manufactures and markets a variety of plastic toys for children, as well as products for the home and garden. Its goods are sold through retailers such as Lowe's, Target, Toys R Us, and Wal-Mart in the US and Canada, as well as in more than 70 other countries. Step2 was established in 1991 by Thomas Murdough, founder and former Little Tikes president. The company is owned by New York-based private equity firm Liberty Partners. Step2 has expanded its offerings through acquisitions, snapping up educational toy maker Thinkativity in 2008 and baby products firm Infantino in 2007.

SRAM Corporation company makes and sells bicycle shifters, derailleurs, brakes, gear hubs, chains, rear shocks, and suspension accessories. Founded in Chicago in 1987, the company holds more than 90 patents for its technology innovations. SRAM boasts operations in the Netherlands, Taiwan, and the US, and manufacturing facilities in Germany, Illinois, Ireland, Mexico, and Taiwan. The company's 1997 acquisition of Sachs Bicycle, the industry leader in leisure biking components, and its 2002 purchase of mountain bike suspension product maker RockShox has positioned SRAM as one of the largest component manufacturers in the global bicycle industry.

Founded by president and CEO Larry Villella and SVP Brian Hutchison, ADK (known as ADK Microphones) makes condenser microphones for live sound, studio recording, and broadcast use. The company's Audiofile Series consists of about a dozen affordably-priced microphone models, each offering different characteristics for different applications and instruments. Its Custom Shoppe Europe division offers customers the opportunity to turn stock microphones into custom-modified units to get the sound and tone-color needed. ADK microphones are used by such big names as Patti Page, the Oregon Philharmonic, the Tonight Show band, and Sir Elton John.

Olhausen Billiards company makes about 30,000 pool tables each year and it makes a variety of billiards accessories. Olhausen's line of pool tables are available in wood, veneer, and laminate materials and cover a range of styles, from classic or more contemporary looks to Harley-Davidson, NASCAR, Budweiser, or Jack Daniels theme tables. It sells to distributors, recreational centers, and retailers nationwide. Still a family-owned company, Olhausen was founded in 1972 by brothers Butch and Donald Olhausen, who started out moving and recovering pool tables before they bought a small billiards table manufacturing outfit the next year.

Diebold, Incorporated engages in the development, manufacture, sale, installation, and service of automated self-service transaction systems, electronic and physical security systems, and election systems and software worldwide. It offers self-service solutions, including automated teller machines, cash dispensers, check-cashing machines, bulk cash recyclers, and bulk check deposit technology, as well as software solutions consisting of multiple applications that process events and transactions; self-service support services comprising installation and ongoing maintenance of products, OpteView remote services, branch transformation, and distribution channel consulting, as well as outsourced and managed services consisting of remote monitoring, troubleshooting for self-service customers, transaction processing, currency management, and maintenance services; and integrated self-service solutions, such as hardware, software, and services.The company also provides various security solutions, which include physical security and facility products, such as in-store bank branches, pneumatic tube systems for drive-up lanes, vaults, safes, depositories, bullet-resistive items, teller-assist systems, cash-handling automation, and a service organization; a range of electronic security products comprising digital surveillance, card systems, biometric technologies, alarms, and remote monitoring and diagnostics; and integrated security solutions consisting of sale, service, installation, project management, and monitoring of electronic security products. In addition, Diebold provides elections equipment, software, training, support, installation, and maintenance services. The company primarily serves banks and financial institutions, public libraries, government agencies, utilities, and various retail outlets. It sells its products through sales personnel, manufacturers representatives, and distributors. Diebold was founded in 1859 and is based in North Canton, Ohio.

Suunto is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports instruments for training, diving, mountaineering, hiking, skiing, sailing and golf. True to its roots, Suunto is today the world's biggest compass manufacturer. Prized for their design, accuracy and dependability, Suunto sports instruments combine the aesthetics and functionality of watches with sport-specific computers that help athletes at all levels analyze and improve performance. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Suunto employs more than 500 people worldwide and distributes its products to nearly 60 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Helsinki-based Amer Sports Corporation with the sister brands Wilson, Salomon, Atomic, Precor and Mavic.

Olympus Corporation gadgetry gods at Olympus Corporation of the Americas are counting on shoppers to stay crazy for digital cameras, binoculars, and other imaging products. The company also markets such items as audio recording equipment, specialty photo lenses, and other consumer electronic goods. Olympus Corporation of the America's Scientific Equipment Group sells professional products including microscopes, chemical diagnostic equipment, and medical imaging devices for the scientific and health care industries. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, established as Olympus America in 1977, is the sales subsidiary of Tokyo-based parent Olympus Corporation for the US, Canada, and Latin America.

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