The Character Group plc is engaged in the design, development and international distribution of toys, games and giftware. The business was founded in 1991, and mainly distributed products sourced from overseas third parties.In 2003, the Group made a strategic decision to increase the development of its own products. Today over 70% of all products marketed by the group are developed in-house. A major benefit of this strategy was the opening of international markets, and tne company products are now sold in over 30 countries worldwide.The Character Group plc was incorporated in the United Kingdom in 2005, and is an AIM listed company. The Group's securities are currently only traded on AIM. There are currently no restrictions on the transfer of securities.

The company manufactures plastic toys, including doll accessories (strollers, nurseries), children's furniture, role-playing items (kitchen sets, tool benches), riding toys (trikes, wagons), seasonal toys (pail and shovel sets), and vehicles (dump trucks, airplanes). Products are sold by such retailers as Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Toys "R" Us across the US, as well as in Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico. The company was founded in 1962.

Adams Golf, Inc. engages in the design, assembly, marketing, and distribution of golf clubs and accessories for various skill levels. The company's product line includes iron sets, drivers, fairway woods, wedges, putters, golf bags, hats, and other accessories. Adams Golf, Inc. sells its products through golf shops, sporting goods retailers, and mass merchants, as well as through international distributors in Europe, Canada, South Africa, Japan, and other Asian regions. The company was founded in 1987 and is based in Plano, Texas.

Classic Medallics Inc. is a third generation family business spanning over 60 years of product leadership in manufacturing a wide variety of awards and gifts. Started in 1940 as a manufacturer of religious jewelry under the name of Frederick Singer & Sons. The company soon after became a dominant player in the religious gift industry. In the late 1950's, the Singer family saw a golden opportunity to bring it's manufacturing and design experience to the rapidly growing awards industry, which at that time was just beginning to adopt production methods to mass-produce awards. Classic Medallics quickly became one of the leaders and innovators in developing a wide variety of quality metallic products, mass-produced at affordable prices. To this day, Classic Medallics hand craftsman and designers continue to produce numerous stock and custom products. To name a few, medallions, medals, coins, key chains, jewelry, pins, plaques, trophies, ribbons, figures, pen sets, and clocks. In order to produce this variety of products we employ several manufacturing processes, including die striking, die casting, centrifugal casting, electroplating, etching, enameling, silk screening, multiple color printing, and wood working. The metals that Classic Medallics work with include brass, bronze, copper, aluminum, zinc, pewter, silver and gold. The wood products are made from walnut, oak, ash, rosewood and simulated wood finishes.

The company wholesales sporting goods, specializing in fishing and hunting equipment, to more than 15,000 retail outlets throughout the US, the Caribbean, and nine foreign countries. The company's proprietary brands include Calcutta, Invincible, Cabin Creek, and Hunter's Advantage. Its six distribution centers (All Sports, AWR Sports, MT Sports, CSI Sports, Henry's) operate in California, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, and Tennessee. Big Rock Sports' management team owns the company.

The institutional customer, among several others, saw the dawn of a new vendor with American Dawn. American Dawnm anufactures textile products (including industrial aprons and towels, bed linens, blankets, and surgical towels and patient gowns, as well as chef and butcher uniforms) that are distributed to wholesale, commercial, and retail markets. The company was founded as Overseas General Business in 1972 and caters to the health care, home fashion, laundry and institutional, and salon industries. American Dawn has expanded its operations through the years by acquiring Ambassador and KWB/Calco Manufacturing in 1989 and Tres Manufacturing in 1994.

Nautilus, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets cardiovascular and strength products and related accessories in the United States and internationally. It offers treadmills, ellipticals, steppers and stepmills, rod-based home gyms, dumbbells, weight benches, cardio machines, indoor cycling equipment, and upright and recumbent exercise bikes. The company sells its products under the Nautilus, Bowflex, Schwinn Fitness, and StairMaster brand names. It serves primarily health clubs, governmental agencies, hotels, corporate fitness centers, colleges, universities, and assisted living facilities. Nautilus, Inc. markets its products through sporting goods stores, department stores, governmental agencies, smaller specialty retailers, and independent bike dealers, as well as through internal sales force and network of distributors. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.

Sanrio Company, Ltd., primary business is making and marketing what the firm calls social communication gifts. The company also operates restaurants and two theme parks in Japan, produces movies, and publishes books and magazines -- all based on its multitude of cute characters. Sanrio licenses or sells thousands of items -- including Hello Kitty stationery, school and desk accessories, clothing, cosmetics, and room decor -- that turn up for sale around the world. Over 4,000 stores sell the products in the Americas alone, including some 200 Sanrio boutiques. CEO Shintaro Tsuji founded Sanrio in 1960.

Bravo Sports, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, is a global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets. With offices, factories and warehouses in the United States, Italy, Thailand and China, the Company’s operations truly span the globe. Since 1965, Bravo has provided the highest quality and most innovative products to enthusiasts worldwide. With a stable of market-leading brands including Quik Shade™, Quik Chair™, Moto Shade™, Airzone™, World Industries™, Kryptonics™, Hyper™ and Variflex™ to go along with industry leading licenses with outstanding partners like Nickelodeon, Mattel and Cartoon Network, Bravo consistently seeks to exceed the expectations of its consumers and customers alike.

Mag Instrument was born from a bright idea. In the 1970s Mag Instrument invented the anodized aluminum flashlight, targeting police officers, firefighters, and mechanics as its audience. Mag products appeal to a broad audience with some models as long as police night sticks and others the size of a pencil, as well as rechargeable flashlight systems and accessories. The lights are sold at outdoor goods retailers (Oshman's), hardware stores (Sears), and discounters (Target) worldwide. Mag Instrument donated thousands of flashlights to aid in the rescue efforts at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001. Founded in 1955, Mag Instrument is still run by founder Tony Maglica.

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