In 1982 Fritz Sieber founded the firm of Simba Toys with his son Michael and 5 members of staff. Thanks to well-thought out corporate integration, the SIMBA DICKIE GROUP today combines several successful, independent companies, which all cover different toy segments.With over 1,000 employees and centralised head offices in Fürth (the centre of the German toy industry) and Hong Kong, the Group is one of the world’s biggest toy manufacturers.In 1985 the first offices in Hong Kong were established. The international direction opened up for the Group the overseas sales market, which since 2006 has produced more than half the total sales. Today, the SIMBA DICKIE GROUP has branches in over 20 countries in Europe, Scandinavia, Asia and the USA.

History & Heraldry's own history spans little more than a decade. History & Heraldry makes personalized gift items for retail, including pens, mugs, key rings and covers, greeting cards, plaques, and holiday decorations. Although H&H's products are exported to more than 50 countries, its biggest customers are UK tourist attractions, such as castles. History & Heraldry's Paper Island Greetings subsidiary produces greeting cards. CEO Malcolm Ogg founded History & Heraldry with Diane Clothier in 1994. It originally made commemorative genealogy items, such as posters outlining family histories and stationery with heritage crests.

Cambridge SoundWorks wants to be speaker of the house, the car, and the computer. Cambridge is a leading manufacturer of speaker systems for consumer use, including floor speakers and bookshelf models. It also makes home theater speaker systems, outdoor speakers, and surround sound units. In addition to its own brand, Cambridge SoundWorks markets audio and video items from such manufacturers as Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba, as well as products made by its parent company, Creative Technology. Steep discounting of consumer electronics contributed to its decision to shut down its 30-store chain to focus on online and catalog sales in 2008.

Tempur-Pedic International Inc. engages in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of bedding products worldwide. Its products include pillows, mattresses, and adjustable beds, as well as various cushions and other comfort products. The company markets its products through furniture and bedding retailers, and specialty and department stores; direct response and Internet; chiropractors, medical retailers, hospitals, and other healthcare markets; and third party distributors. Tempur-Pedic International sells its products under TEMPUR and Tempur-Pedic brand names. The company was founded in 1989 and is based in Lexington, Kentucky.

McHenry Metals was originally founded in 1997, by the late Gary V. Adams, who is widely recognized as the "Father of the metal wood”. Adams was also the founder and former chairman of Taylor Made Golf Company, one of the largest golf equipment companies in the world. Since it’s founding, McHenry Metals has invested close to $20 million to establish a reputation for performance and quality in the premium driver and fairway wood business. Between 1998 and 2000 the company sold close to 25,000 drivers and fairway metals generating approximately $10 million in sales. McHenry Metals first product, the TourPure® driver, pioneered the combination of titanium and tungsten. TourPure quickly became the #1 Driver on the Senior PGA Tour, was #1 in Driving Accuracy on the PGA Tour in 1999 and 2000, and has over 20 tour victories to its credit. McHenry Metals’ success in improving accuracy is a result of its exclusive “PowerRing Technology” that allows for optimum weight distribution and stability through impact.

George Heinl & Co. Limited provide the highest level of excellence in repairs, restoration and acquiring the finest examples of musical and historical instruments for the beginners to experts, students to teachers, collectors and investors.As Conservators of fine and rare instruments, our restoration rooms are internationally renowned for the highest level of excellence in repairs and personal sound adjustments. The care and attention given to accurate and detailed restorations are unsurpassed. Serving the entire violin family and their bows from ancient to modern works, the company look forward to discussing your needs in a quiet and private atmosphere.

Hot introductions for the year include from Zizzle the master toy line for Disney's Pirates Of The Caribbean 2 - Dead Mans Curse. From Jakks Pacific come revolutionary new iPets combining the handheld virtual pets craze with Jakks Plug & Play technology. The MGA division is offering the strongest line of Bratz product ever. Vivid developed product includes Doodle Doug, MXD's, Fifi & The Flowertots and seven new Vivid Games. Reinforced by the new Crayola Division, Vivid Group gross sales targets for the year are US$248 million.Vivid turnover £123m and launched new preschool hit TV show from Chapman Entertainment ‘Roary the Racing Car’.Vivid acquire company in France launching Vivid Europe gaining the rights to sell Crayola across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Sportcraft has remained a leader in the home recreation industry by consistently being first to market with value-driven products that the whole family can enjoy together. In the 1940's and 1950's, Sportcraft continued to introduce new outdoor games to America, such as Bocce, Horseshoes and Volleyball. In time, Sportcraft's focus moved to family activities indoors. Table Tennis, Billiards, Foosball and Darts, became the backbone of the company, and Sportcraft achieved significant financial growth.Today, more than 13 million customers a year will choose Sportcraft products, and the Sportcraft brand has become ubiquitous with family fun.

Some 35 years after Dave Longaberger founded The Longaberger Company with five basketmakers, the company reflects early roots and family tradition of handmade artisanship. When you purchase a Longaberger basket, you are sharing in the Longaberger story and family tradition.The company is family-owned company with a family-friendly environment.Today, The Longaberger Company is America's premier maker of handcrafted baskets and offers other home and lifestyle products, including pottery, wrought iron, fabric accessories and specialty foods. The company is based in Newark, Ohio, and there are approximately 45,000 independent Home Consultants located in all U.S. states who sell Longaberger products directly to customers.

Drexel Heritage Furniture Industries, Inc., based in High Point, North Carolina, ranks among the top furniture manufacturers in the world, particularly regarding size and volume. For over 100 years, they've manufactured fine furniture with a reputation for exceptional styling and quality craftsmanship. With more than 1,300 employees working in specialized manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Drexel Heritage also relies on the worldwide manufacturing expertise of parent company Furniture Brands International. This enables them to provide unique designs and unsurpassed value to every customer. Throughout each product line, Drexel Heritage distinguishes itself by offering furnishings leading the industry in quality, fashion and styling. With two distinctive brands, Drexel and Heritage, Drexel Heritage Furniture Industries, Inc. offers one of the broadest assortment of wood and upholstered furniture in the industry.

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