Great American Products was co-founded in 1972 by Roger Tuttle, the current President & CEO. Initially the company was a entrepreneurial mail order firm selling into to the motorcycle market, and then emerged as a manufacturer specializing in the production and sale of hand crafted pewter buckles, which were sold to specialty shops throughout the country.On February 1, 2002 GAP acquired Fort U.S.A., a fifty-seven year old souvenir company from Providence, Rhode Island. The synergistic acquisition of Fort U.S.A. for 1.25 million gives GAP a valued customer base and a sales representative force with cross selling opportunities of the GAP line of products.2007 marks the 35th Anniversary of Great American Products; the company has realized annual sales in excess of $17 million, and has emerged as a leader in the Licensed Sports industry. New products are constantly being developed and new channels of distribution are opening up to provide further growth.

Libbey has its roots in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, home of the New England Glass Company which was founded in 1818. William L. Libbey took over the company in 1878 and renamed it the New England Glass Works, Wm. L. Libbey & Sons Props. In 1888, facing growing competition, Edward Drummond Libbey moved the company to Toledo, Ohio. The Northwest Ohio area offered abundant natural gas resources and access to large deposits of high quality sand. Toledo also had a network of railroad and steamship lines, making it an ideal location for the company. In 1892, the name was changed to The Libbey Glass Company.Today, through new product development, technology, and acquisitions, Libbey is a leading provider of tableware products to the foodservice industry. It manufactures and distributes a broad range of glassware, dinnerware, flatware, and back-of-the-house products to restaurants, bars, hotels, nightclubs, healthcare, educational and penal institutions, caterers, airlines, cruise lines, and country clubs.

History & Heraldry's own history spans little more than a decade. History & Heraldry makes personalized gift items for retail, including pens, mugs, key rings and covers, greeting cards, plaques, and holiday decorations. Although H&H's products are exported to more than 50 countries, its biggest customers are UK tourist attractions, such as castles. History & Heraldry's Paper Island Greetings subsidiary produces greeting cards. CEO Malcolm Ogg founded History & Heraldry with Diane Clothier in 1994. It originally made commemorative genealogy items, such as posters outlining family histories and stationery with heritage crests.

CamelBak is the originator and world leader in hands-free hydration systems.The first CamelBak products proved to be very popular among mountain bikers and motocross riders, because it allowed them to drink without taking their hands off of the handlebars in technical terrain. The product began to cross over into other sports when scientific studies showed athletes drank more fluids and performed better when they wore a CamelBak. Since then, athletes from an ever-growing list of sports and activities use CamelBak hydration systems for their convenience and performance benefits.CamelBak has Hands-Free Hydration systems for hiking, running, snowboarding and skiing. CamelBak's state-of-the-art packs and hydration systems have benefited athletes, outdoorsmen, and soldiers around the world.

The company began by making football (soccer) footwear and branched into other apparel (including color-coordinated tops, pants, jackets, and accessories) in the 1970s. Its kits (uniforms, jerseys) and other sports apparel bear a distinctive chevron pattern. Distribution today reaches worldwide; about 75 stores in the US carry its products. In 1997 hummel delved into the world of sporty fashion, adding track suits and denim. It debuted its first line of women's performance apparel in 2004. Founded in Germany before moving to Denmark in the 1950s, hummel is controlled by majority investor Thor Stadil.

Salton Europe Limited engages in designing, marketing, and distributing indoor grills, kettles, toasters, and other small appliances. It also designs and markets tabletop products, clocks, lighting products, personal care products, and hair care and wellness products. The company offers its products to specialist retailers, department stores, grocery retailers, electricals.

American Leather was founded in 1991 on one revolutionary idea: custom leather furniture could be made and shipped in three weeks or less. Owner Bob Duncan applied “just-in-time” manufacturing he admired from the Japanese car industry to the furniture industry. From a small four person shop, the company has grown into a thriving leader in the furniture industry, with over 130 different collections sold in over 650 stores, including Room and Board, Crate and Barrel, Macy’s, Design Within Reach, and Relax the Back.The factory, based just outside of Dallas, Texas, still makes furniture – now in leather and fabric – in just three weeks or less, a delivery standard that’s three times faster than the industry average. From the beginning, the factory was set up to manage mass customization through the latest technology and manufacturing systems, making American Leather the most automated leather furniture manufacturer in North America, if not the world.

Majestic Athletic story began in the 1950s, when Mary Capobianco endeavored to open her own sewing mill. After working in the booming garment industry of Bangor, Pennsylvania, she realized she could work just as hard for herself, and get much more in return. She started with women's clothing, mainly blouses. Maria Rose Fashions, as it was then known, served well-dressed women from coast to coast. It was a far cry from athletic apparel, but it demanded the same attention to detail. After learning the garment business first-hand, her son Faust Capobianco, III, followed in her footsteps. In 1976, he founded the Majestic Athletic you know today, almost. Additionally, Majestic Athletic has licensing agreements with such sporting entities as the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, and a number of colleges and universities. The company was acquired by VF Corporation in 2007 and is part of its VF Imagewear division.

Kenwood Electronics UK is the sales arm of Japanese electronics giant, Kenwood. The company primarily peddles automotive electronics, including amplifiers, in-dash stereos, navigation systems, and speakers. Kenwood Electronics also sells such communications products as amateur radio equipment, land mobile radio equipment, and mobile transceivers. Kenwood Electronics UK generates revenue through car audio dealers, as well as through retailers such as Argos, Halfords, and Motorworld across the UK. Kenwood UK's Japanese parent company merged with its rival JVC in 2008 to form JVC KENWOOD Holdings, Inc., a new joint holding company.

Panasonic Corporation of North America (PNA), based in Secaucus, NJ, is the principal North American subsidiary of Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of its branding, marketing, sales, service, product development and R&D operations in the U.S. and Canada.For nearly 50 years, Panasonic has delighted American consumers with innovations for the home and business. Panasonic's consumer electronics and technology products range from award-winning VIERA High Definition Plasma and LCD TVs and LUMIX Digital Cameras to ruggedized Toughbook® laptop computers, communications solutions, networkable office solutions, security systems, home appliances, personal care products, components and entire in-flight entertainment and information systems.

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