In 1950, an enterprising young Swedish farmer named Karl-Erik Andersson set out to build his mother a different kind of washer. A unique, energy- and water-efficient machine that would reflect a farmer's love and respect for nature. One with superior cleaning power and reliability that could heat water, spin, and even boast durable, state-of-the-art, stainless steel drums. A washing machine like no other. So the young farmer built his amazing washer, surpassing even his meticulous mother's high standards. Indeed, the results ASKO are so extraordinary, he was convinced to share his creation with others. So he built a world-class engineering and manufacturing facility right on the family farm — where it stands to this day — and a new company was born. The company is now call ASKO.Today, ASKO is an international corporation with a full line of high-performance washers, dryers and dishwashers. ASKO appliances still do a better job of cleaning with a fraction of the water, electricity and detergent of ordinary machines. Every component is constructed of steel rather than plastic wherever possible. And every ASKO product is still built with Scandinavian quality and environmental sensitivity — just as Karl-Erik Andersson intended. In short, ASKO appliances are some of the best-performing, most ecology-friendly, and longest lasting on earth. Made especially for those — like a certain Swedish mother — who appreciate the difference.

Acuity Brands, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, production, and distribution of lighting fixtures, lighting controls, and related products and services in North America and internationally. Its lighting equipment includes indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures for commercial and institutional, industrial, infrastructure, and residential applications. The company markets its lighting products under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Peerless, Mark Architectural Lighting, Hydrel, American Electric Lighting, Gotham, Carandini, SpecLight, Metal Optics, Antique Street Lamps, Tersen, Synergy Lighting Controls, Lighting Control & Design, Sensor Switch, Dark to Light, and ROAM. Acuity Brands sells its products through independent sales agents, factory sales representatives, distribution centers, regional warehouses, and commercial warehouses to electrical distributors, retail home improvement centers, national accounts, electric utilities, utility distributors, municipalities, contractors, lighting showrooms, and energy service companies. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Anchor Hocking is a leading marketer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of glass products including beverageware, candle containers, servingware, ovenware, storageware, lighting components and other glass products sold under various brand names or as customized solutions for private label lines. Anchor Hocking is the second largest supplier of glassware in the United States. Its glassware products cross all price points through the retail, specialty (business-to-business), and hospitality channels.Anchor Hocking manufactures substantially all of its products at the company’s facilities in the United States and markets its products internationally.Anchor Hocking is a leading designer, marketer and manufacturer of quality consumer products that it sells to retail and hospitality customers and to original equipment manufacturers.

LAFUMA S.A. is Creation of the company by 3 brothers: Victor, Alfred and Gabriel Lafuma. Through their skills in tanning and saddlery, they launched the manufacture and marketing of all types of bags and sacs, including the backpack. The Lafuma brand includes backpacks, camping equipment, footwear, and apparel for the casual user. Millet is the company's brand of technical mountaineering apparel, ropes, and boots for the serious alpinist. It sells casually rugged hunting and fishing apparel under the La Chameau brand. Eider ski gear and Ober jeans round out the brands. Lafuma goes from the mountains to the coast with is majority ownership of French surf apparel company Oxbow. Its wears are sold in brand name about 20 stores worldwide.

Miracle Recreation Equipment Company are one of the oldest and largest manufacturers of recreation equipment in the United States. And their product selection has grown from a single merry-go-round to a broad range of park and playground equipment for people of all ages who like to have a little fun. From modular play systems to slides, swings, school sports equipment, outdoor fitness, park amenities, and even water and pool slides. Whether you're a park director, landscape architect, business owner, teacher, parent or church minister, their worldwide network of knowledgeable consultants will help make your recreation area a reality. They're committed to creative, innovative, unique designs with maximum attention to safety, quality, aesthetics, and play value. Your consultant can also assist you with your playground's safety surfacing and site furnishing needs, provide you fundraising ideas, and help you arrange complete, professional installation services to meet your needs and budget.

In the course of the company's history, Villeroy & Boch Aktiengesellschaft have developed from a manufacturer and marketer of high-quality ceramic products into an internationally-renowned lifestyle brand. The strengths of product range are its all-inclusive approach and high degree of diversification which are focused on the two concept areas "the single-source bathroom" and "the completely laid table ".The company has operated as a public limited company since 1987 and has been listed on the stock exchange since 1990. The company currently achieve annual sales totalling Euro 841 million (2008). Thw product range is represented by their own marketing companies and importers in 125 countries of the world. Roughly 10,000 persons are employed worldwide.

For more than a century, GUND has been creating unique teddy bears and other soft toys recognized the world over for their quality and innovation.The leading soft toy manufacturer in the U.S., and also the oldest, GUND was founded by German immigrant Adolph Gund in Norwalk, Connecticut in 1898. GUND was one of the first companies to design and produce teddy bears in the early 1900’s.Today, the company manufactures an extensive collection of unique characters and licensed plush under the GUND, GUNDbaby and GUNDKids brands.

IZZO knows golf. IZZO is golf. IZZO does nothing but golf. We focus on just one thing – providing creative solutions to the problems that vex every golfer.From the original IZZO Dual Strap™ to our ultra light carry bags, cart bags, training aids, clubs and the NEW SWAMI 1500 golf GPS – IZZO is dedicated solely to making your golf game better and more enjoyable than ever before.Prior to 1991, millions of golfers had to endure the pain of shouldering a bag on a single strap for 18 exhausting holes. Feeling their pain, T. J. Izzo sought to eliminate fatigue by creating the IZZO Dual Strap System™. This simple, brilliant innovation made walking the course easier, golf more enjoyable. In fact, Frank Thomas, technical director of the USGA, hailed the IZZO Dual Strap™ as one of the four greatest innovations in modern golf. Today, 100% of all carry bags use a dual strap, and millions of golfers are enjoying the walk thanks to IZZO innovation.IZZO. Ideas, innovation, and quality. For the game you love.

Kid Brands, Inc. designs, imports, markets, and distributes infant and juvenile consumer products. It offers infant bedding and related nursery accessories and decor, such as blankets, rugs, mobiles, nightlights, hampers, lamps, and wall art under the CoCaLo Baby, CoCaLo Couture, CoCaLo Naturals, and Baby Martex brands; cribs, mattresses, and other nursery furniture under the Babi Italia, Europa Baby, Bonavita, Graco, and Serta brands; and developmental toys, as well as feeding, bath, and baby care items under the Sassy brand. The company offers its products to retailers, including national retail accounts, and independent retailers comprising toy, specialty, food, drug, apparel, and other retailers, as well as to military post exchanges. It sells its products through its direct sales force and distribution network in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, as well as through independent manufacturers representatives and distributors internationally. The company was formerly known as Russ Berrie and Company, Inc. and changed its name to Kid Brands, Inc. on September 22, 2009. Kid Brands, Inc. was founded in 1963 and is based in Wayne, New Jersey.

Nikon's focus extends far wider than most consumers would believe. Though well-known for its cameras, lenses, and other consumer optical products, Nikon vies with national rival Canon and Netherlands-based ASML Holding to be the world's top producer of photolithography steppers, which is the crucial equipment used to etch circuitry onto semiconductor wafers and LCD panels. Nikon Corporation also makes a range of other products, including eyewear, surveying instruments, microscopes, industrial equipment, and electronic imaging equipment. Founded in 1917, Nikon is part of the huge Mitsubishi "keiretsu", a group of businesses linked by cross-ownership.

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