Hoshino Gakki has been enabling strumming and drumming for almost 100 years. Founded in 1908 as a musical instrument sales division of Hoshino Shoten (bookstores), the company manufactures and distributes the well known Ibanez and Tama brands -- Ibanez guitars, basses, and acoustic and electronic items, and Tama drums, drum hardware, and parts. Hoshino Gakki has offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and Taiwan, as well as in California and Pennsylvania.

German cars are known for their engineering excellence, and the high-style appliances made by Miele are no different. Miele is the US arm of Miele & Cie. KG, which has been run by the Miele family (now in its fourth generation) since it was founded in 1899. Miele USA was established in 1984 and operates showrooms in about a dozen states, but Miele's products are sold nationwide through specialty retailers. Miele makes vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, coffee makers, ovens, cooktops, ventilation hoods, washers, dryers, and professional-grade appliances. Its products are also sold in 36 other countries. Miele plans to start selling refrigeration and wine storage units by 2009.

SafetyTots International develops CD-ROM and flash cards addressing children's safety issues. SafetyTots's cartoon characters (such as the SafetyTots and Betsy the Butterfly) teach children strategies for handling dangerous situations. The company traces its roots to 1983, when president and CEO Paula Geonie founded the children's safety program Playing it Safe.

Headquartered in New Delhi, Samsung India has widespread network of sales offices all over the country . The Samsung manufacturing complex housing manufacturing facilities for Colour Televisions, Mobile phones, Refrigerators and Washing Machines is located at Noida, near Delhi. Samsung 'Made in India' products like Colour Televisions, Mobile phones and Refrigerators are being exported to Middle East, CIS and SAARC countries from its Noida manufacturing complex. In November 2007, Samsung commenced the manufacture of Colour televisions and LCD televisions at its state–of-the-art manufacturing facility at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. The Company is also manufacturing fully automatic front loading washing machines at its Sriperumbudur facility.

The oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer in America and the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world, Mossberg has more than 100 design and utility patents to its name. Shotguns are the company's specialty, but it also makes rifles; accessories such as barrels, choke tubes, and magazines; and hunting apparel. In addition to manufacturing guns for hunters, home protection, and target shooting, Mossberg produces firearms designed exclusively for use by the US military and law enforcement agencies. Sister company Maverick Arms also makes shotguns.

For 30 years Maitland-Smith has been in the business of creating exquisite and unique decorative accessories, lighting and accent furniture. Maitland-Smith design roots, however, go much deeper. Antiques from 17th and 18th Century England have always played an important role early in the history; inspiring designs that captured the appearance and quality of the originals. Over time, however, the company designs have successfully evolved and today incorporate style, materials and methods found in many other parts of the world.Today Maitland-smith is an industry leader well known for its world-class quality and innovative design. Their areas of expertise include metal casting, finely executed porcelains, sophisticated finishing techniques, detailed hand painting, beautiful inlaid marquetry and the finest hand carved woodwork. Leather, penshell and eggshell are just a few of the multitude of materials that are used to create Maitland-Smith treasures. Maitland-Smith take great pride in the quality of materials and the highly skilled artisans, who fashion these unique pieces each year in the company-owned workshops. Main office and showroom are located in High Point, North Carolina, where company's design, marketing, sales and administrative staff are located.

Roadies can move it, you can play it, but Konig & Meyer can hold it. Konig & Meyer (K&M) manufactures music stands; guitar and keyboard stands; microphone, speaker, monitor, and speaker stands; keyboard benches; drummer's thrones; music holders; and light stands. The company also makes related music accessories such as adapters, brackets, mounts, and stackers. K&M was founded in 1949 by Karl Konig and Erich Meyer. Karl's son Martin Konig continues to run the company.

Anaheim Manufacturing Company is an international company located in Southern California. Anaheim are one of the two largest food waste disposer manufacturers in the world. Makers of several domestic and international product brand labels, including Waste King, Whirlaway and Sinkmaster, Anaheim Manufacturing is the leader in new concepts and designs, and was the first to introduce innovative technology with the use of high speed permanent magnet motors and structural composite materials.

American Furniture company makes low-cost upholstered home furnishings, including sofas, chairs, and recliners, as well as accent tables. Its products are distributed to independent furniture stores in the US. AFM can ship most furniture within 48 hours, and delivery is handled by its American Furniture Trucking division, which maintains a fleet of trucks. The furniture maker sources wood and fabrics from the Asia/Pacific region, which has also helped to keep costs down. AFM is owned by investment firm Compass Diversified Holdings.

Blue Box Holdings makes infant and preschool toys, as well as video game action figures and military action figures. Blue Box brands include Nature's Own Jungle and Blue Ribbon Ranch. The company's popular video game figures include Perfect Dark and Legend of Dragoon characters, and its Elite Force military action figure line depicts various military organizations from different time periods. The company has a strong presence in the US market, selling products at mass retailers such as Toys "R" Us, Target, and Wal-Mart.

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