Pentland Group plc was founded in the early 1930s in Liverpool, England. It was then called the Liverpool Shoe Company because it dealt purely in shoes; first a wholesale shoe business, then expanding into a manufacturing business. Always displaying innovation and creativity, Pentland was one of the first companies to manufacture from Asia, forming a division in Hong Kong in the early 1960s. In 1981 Pentland purchased the majority share of a tiny US company called Reebok. After a 10-year period of growth, Reebok was sold. In the 1990s Pentland bought brands and now proudly has a portfolio of some of the greatest international sports, outdoor and fashion brands globally.

Thirty years ago, Amron International's founder, Norma Ockwig, saw an opportunity and began selling commercial diving and hyperbaric equipment to the international offshore oil industry. Thus, in 1978, Normco, a sole proprietorship was formed. In 1979, the company was incorporated and renamed Amron International Diving Supply Inc. Since its founding, Amron has been growing and nurturing an ever-expanding line of products serving its customer base, which includes virtually every industry, market and profession that is in or manufacturer and supplier of high quality diving, tactical, hyperbaric, and outdoor equipment.Now headquartered on the beautiful California coast in Vista, California, Amron continues to serve its wide-spectrum of customers including the armed forces, diving contractors, schools and universities, medical centers, as well as federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

First Act is a lifestyle music brand enriching people’s lives through all things musical. The company create innovative, high-quality musical products with the end user in mind, designed to stimulate, entertain, and inspire.

Full Compass is a national leader in Professional Audio, Professional Video, A/V and Lighting sales. For over 30 years, their goal has been to provide the best possible value with exceptional customer service. Full Compass Systems offer over 700 top equipment brands including, Shure, Yamaha, Panasonic, Sony, JBL, Sennheiser, Sanyo, QSC, Audio-Technica, Crown and much more. Full Compass Systems also provide services such as computer systems integration, lighting design, and rentals. Full Compass is an authorized service center and parts distributor for most of the major manufacturers they carry.

As the only fitness manufacturer in the world dedicated exclusively to elliptical exercise machines, Octane Fitness quickly has become an established leader in this highly competitive industry. Precise focus and proven performance clearly distinguish the company and benefit you with innovative, award-winning products; dedicated resources; uncompromised quality; and personalized customer service for elliptical machines. Founded with a bold mission to reshape and perfect elliptical machines, Octane demonstrates unprecedented commitment and drive. With more than 50 years of combined fitness industry experience developing and distributing premium elliptical cross trainers, the Octane team is fueled by a relentless passion to create the absolute best elliptical exercise machines ever.

J.O. Reigle established Regal Ware as a company dedicated to innovative products designed with the health and nutrition of its customers in mind. Using successful sales and management strategies, state-of-the-art equipment, and astute business acquisitions, Regal Ware's legacy has expanded to embody a history of continuous manufacturing of high-quality cookware dating back to 1911. The history of Regal Ware Worldwide, is a story of stability and enduring value amid constant and dramatic change. While remaining committed to the production of one of humankind's most basic and staple products—cookware—Regal Ware has risen to the top of the industry.Today, Regal Ware Worldwide™ is the largest manufacturer of high-quality Direct Sales stainless steel cookware in the United States. Driven by innovative engineering and the tradition of quality that began over 60 years ago, Regal Ware remain committed to the philosophy of integrity, dedication, performance and pride.

Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated engages in the manufacture, marketing, and retail of branded home furnishings in the United States. It operates in three segments: Wholesale, Retail, and Investments/Real Estate. The Wholesale segment designs, manufactures, sources, sells, and distributes furniture products to a network of Bassett Furniture Direct (BFD) or Bassett Home Furnishings (BHF) stores, including independently-owned stores, company-owned retail stores, and partnership licensees; and independent furniture retailers. This segment also involves in wood and upholstery operations. The Retail segment operates 31 company-owned stores in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. The Investments/Real Estate segment holds interest in the Bassett Industries Alternative Asset Fund, a portfolio of marketable securities, an investment in the International Home Furnishings Center, and retail real estate utilized by licensee operated BFD and BHF stores. As of November 29, 2008, the company's network consisted of approximately 115 retail stores, of which 84 were independently owned and 31 were controlled by the company. Bassett Furniture Industries was founded in 1902 and is based in Bassett, Virginia.

A leader in introducing Japanese toy trends to the United States, Bandai America Incorporated is a subsidiary of NAMCO BANDAI Holdings (USA) Inc., an entity that resulted from the integration of Namco Ltd. and Bandai Co. Ltd. of Japan. Global interests encompass six strategic business units: toys, hobby (toys, models, apparel and sundries), amusement facilities, game content (home and arcade console gaming), network (mobile phone and PC content), visual and music content (including home entertainment), and an affiliated business group. Bandai America is the manufacturer and master toy licensee of some of the most popular brands in children's toys and entertainment today, including Power Rangers, Ben 10™, Dragon Ball Z®, Digimon, Tamagotchi® and Girlz Connect. The company is headquartered in Cypress, California and information is available at www.Bandai.com.

Aerus L.L.C. is a manufacturer and distributor of healthy home products in over 500 locations in North America. As a longtime member of the Direct Selling Association, Aerus deliver the finest wellness and cleaning products through franchise-based businesses. From state-of-the-art floor care systems, to air and water purification systems, Aerus creates clean, safe and healthy indoor environments for over 50 million businesses and homes in the U.S. and Canada.At Aerus, our mission is not only to make indoor environments cleaner - but to make lives better. Our innovative, high-quality floor, air and water care solutions work to eliminate harmful allergens and toxins that can compromise the purity and safety of your home or business.It is our promise to provide you with the best possible service - protecting your home through premium products and technologies and keeping you informed through our expertise. Aerus are here to prove the next generation of Healthy Home products, backed by a legacy of reliable performance and quality testing.

From humble beginnings as a small tool manufacturer in Porto Alegre, Brazil over 60 years ago, Forjas Taurus (translation: Taurus Forge) has become a diversified, international company and one of the largest small arms manufacturers in the world. The company produced its first revolver in 1941. The gun combined elements from several Manufacturers of that day, including Colt, Smith & Wesson and certain Spanish brands. This first revolver was designated the Model 38101SO. Taurus soon became a major factor in the South American market and experienced continuous growth. In 1989, the company celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The celebration was capped off at the January 1990 S.H.O.T. Show, with Taurus giving away a brand new 1990 Ford Taurus to a lucky Dealer from New Mexico.There was cause for celebration in 1994 when Forjas Taurus received the prestigious ISO 9001 designation from the International Organization for Standardization for superior manufacturing and marketing practices. Only one other firearms company in the world has obtained this designation. Currently, Taurus U.S.A. is at work to share this honor with the parent company.

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