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.

W.C. Wood is a leading producer and marketer of consumer and commercial appliances, including freezers, refrigerators and dehumidifiers. During The first 75 years W.C have made over 10 million of these appliances.Headquartered in Guelph, Ontario, the company has three primary appliance production facilities in Guelph; Ottawa, Ohio; and Torreón, México. The company sells branded, private label and licensed product to major retail chains and independent dealers throughout the United States and Canada. In Canada, the company’s Wood's brand commands the leading share of the freezer market.

Glock is always gunning for new business. Since its founding in 1963, Glock has supplied more than 2.5 million pistols to armies, law enforcement and other government customers, and civilians in more than 100 countries. Named after founder, owner, and president Gaston Glock, the company offers about 40 pistol models under the Glock name. It also markets field knives, entrenching tools, and apparel. Glock has operations in Austria, Hong Kong, Uruguay, the United Arab Emirates, and the US. The largest seller of firearms to US law enforcement agencies, Glock has been under fire (along with other gun manufacturers) for its opposition to safety and gun distribution regulation.

Ganz deliver some of the best gifts in the world - loveable plush animals, giftware, fashion accessories, fragrant candles, and finishing touches for the home. Bella Casa, Heritage Collection, and Time & Again are some of the lines that make up their extensive family of products.Established by Samuel Ganz and sons Jack and Sam in 1950, this privately-held family company is now headed by the founder's grandson, Howard Ganz. Corporate Headquarters are located in Toronto, Canada, with U.S. offices in Atlanta and Los Angeles, and overseas offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Graco continues its tradition of innovation, with products like the imonitor™ Digital Baby Monitor and the compact folding Contempo™ Highchair. In 1998, Graco proudly acquired Century Car Seats, combining two of the most respected brand names in baby products, and leading to innovative products like the TurboBooster® SafeSeat™ (Step 3) youth booster car seat.Today, Graco is a Newell Rubbermaid™ company, with 1500 associates worldwide. While a half-century has brought many changes to Graco, the dedication and commitment to designing and manufacturing top-quality products—products that inspire parents and babies alike—remains, and continues on.

De'Longhi knows a house is not a home without its appliances. De'Longhi makes a variety of home appliances, including air conditioners, heaters, humidifiers, blenders, microwave ovens, espresso makers, grills, fryers, toasters, vacuums, and irons. De'Longhi operates in about 50 countries through its Household and Professional divisions. The professional group includes Climaventa and DL Radiators cooling and heating systems for commercial clients like shopping centers, hospitals, and hotels. De'Longhi, which was founded in the 1950s, has expanded primarily through acquisitions. In 2001 it purchased UK-based Kenwood Appliances.

Gree likes to keep things cool. The world's number one household air condition maker manufactures and distributes about 10 different types of air conditioners from small window units to large commercial systems. Gree has three manufacturing facilities in China, one in Brazil, and one in Pakistan capable of producing 10 million air conditioning units per year. It has been expanding its manufacturing facilities for several years and continues to explore new areas. Gree appliances are sold in more than 180 countries. Gree president Mingszhu Dong regularly makes Fortune magazine's list of the 50 most powerful women in business. Gree Group Comp. owns Gree.

Chromcraft Revington, Inc. engages in the design, import, manufacture, and marketing of residential and commercial furniture in the United States and Canada. It offers occasional furniture, including coffee tables, end tables, and sofa tables, entertainment storage cabinets, library and modular wall units, and other accent pieces; and dining furniture, such as tables, armed and side chairs, buffets, and china cabinets for use in the dining rooms, great rooms, kitchens, and hearth rooms. The company also provides commercial furniture comprising office chairs; conference, meeting room, and training tables; and lounge-area seating furniture for airports and other public waiting areas. Chromcraft Revington, Inc. markets and sells its residential furniture primarily to independent furniture retailers and regional furniture chains under the Chromcraft, Peters-Revington, and Cochrane brand names; and commercial furniture primarily to office furniture dealers, wholesalers, distributors, furniture rental stores, and contract customers under the Chromcraft brand. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana.

International Dispensing Corporation wants to be indispensable. The research and development company designs and manufactures cutting edge packaging and aseptic dispensing solutions for the foodservice industry. The company products include an aseptic flow valve (attached to a flexible bag, it allows liquids to be dispensed without bacteria or oxygen entering the package) and a disposable beverage carafe (consisting of a sterile, flexible, biax nylon pouch attached to a rigid plastic frame, with corrugated side panels that attach to the plastic frame ). The firm primarily serves the food service, retail food, and specialty coffee sectors.

Headquartered in Upper Saddle River, NJ, Hunter Douglas is the leading manufacturer of custom-made window fashions in North America. For more than 60 years, HunterDouglas have been making a big difference at the window and in homes across America. In 1985, Hunter Douglas invented energy-efficient Duette® honeycomb shades—the first product of its kind—in response to the energy crisis of the late 1970s. More recently, Hunter have introduced the latest generation of honeycomb shades—the Duette® Architella® Collection—which offer superior energy efficiency thanks to their patented honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb construction.

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