The firm designs pricey crystal stemware, barware, vases, bowls, decorative housewares, art glass, and books. Steuben Glass also serves the corporate gift market. The company also sells it products online and through catalogs. Steuben Glass was founded in 1903 by Frederick Carder and Thomas Hawkes. Despite its status, Steuben Glass had been unprofitable for several years. The crystal maker's longtime parent, Corning, which had run the company as part of its glass division since 1918, sold Steuben in August 2008 to Schottenstein Stores Corporation.

Berghaus Limited is a leading manufacturer of outdoor clothing, footwear, and backpacks in the UK, specializing in mountain- and rock-climbing equipment. The company, which also owns retail locations in Europe and Asia, plans on expanding further internationally. Berghaus (which means "mountain hut" in German) works with some of the world's greatest climbers including Sir Chris Bonington and brothers Alex and Thomas Huber. The Pentland Group bought Berghaus in 1993.

Vialta, Inc. develops, designs and markets unique and innovative home entertainment and personal communications products that are changing the way people communicate and share their experiences.# Beamer, the world's first Videophone Station, instantly adds live, color motion video to phone calls, displaying the video on a 3.5" LCD screen. Beamer works with any phone (corded or cordless), over any standard (analog) phone line, at no additional cost to your phone call. No special wiring or equipment is required. In 2002, Beamer won a "Good Buy" Award from Good Housekeeping magazine for its ingenuity, value and exceptional performance. It also received a 2003 "Best of Innovations" Award from the Consumer Electronics Association for its value to users, aesthetics, innovative attributes and overall contributions to the quality of life. Beamer is available at national (Best Buy and Sharper Image) and regional (Good Guys, Fry's, and ABC Warehouse) retailers, through popular catalogs (Frontgate and SkyMall), and select distributors.

Hooker Furniture Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, imports, develops, and markets residential wood, metal, and upholstered furniture products in North America. Its wood furniture products include home entertainment, home office, accent, dining, bedroom, and bath furniture. The company also offers motion and stationary leather furniture, and occasional chairs. In addition, it specializes in leather reclining and motion chairs, sofas, club chairs, and executive desk chairs. The company offers its wood and metal furniture under the Hooker Furniture and Opus Designs by Hooker brand names, and upholstered furniture under the Bradington-Young and Sam Moore brand names. It serves retailers of residential home furnishings, including independent furniture stores, specialty retailers, department stores, catalog merchants, interior designers, and national and regional retail chains. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia.

Larson-Juhl, a Berkshire Hathaway company, designs, manufactures and distributes fine custom frames of enduring style and superior craftsmanship. Larson-Juhl has a history of making custom frames for over 100 years and has grown to 24 facilities across the United States and locations in 15 countries around the world.Larson-Juhl's designers travel the globe in search of unique finishes, exquisite embossings, and intriguing patterns, and its artisans take tremendous pride in the craftsmanship and quality of each frame. It's this attention to detail that makes Larson-Juhl custom frames the finest in the world.

Toy Quest company makes outdoor toys, as well as robotic pets, such as Tekno the Robotic Puppy. Other products include Planetcare eco-conscious toys, Stretch Screamers, role-play costume sets, and its Banzai Falls line. Toy Quest makes toys under license with Disney, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers, Sesame Street, and Jeep. Toy Quest's products are sold by toy retailers, discount stores, and online. Founded by Chinese businessman Sampson Chan in 1975, Toy Quest is owned by Chan and president Brian Dubinsky.

Buztronics Inc., manufactures and distributes promotional, novelty and lighted items -- from flashing buttons to bicycle spoke lights. Its Buzline unit wholesales and distributes premium promotional products while its Electrostar business develops and sells novelty, lighted, and toy items to retail outlets. Buztronic's business, Electronic Promotions, custom-designs items for national ad campaigns. For those who want to order directly from Chinese manufacturers, Buztronics offers Asia Direct and its direct pricing. Edward "Buz" Lewis founded Buztronics in 1989.

Goebel Porzellanfabrik is the name behind figurines found on collectors' shelves around the world. Goebel Porzellanfabrik designs and manufactures porcelain and earthenware products. Goebel's collectible figurines and tableware, which are based on artists' renderings and made by on-site artisans, draw visitors from near and far to the company's factory in Bavaria. Goebel Porzellanfabrik products are also sold through retailers around the world and through its e-commerce Web site. Franz Detleff and William Goebel founded the company in 1871, initially producing toy marbles, slates, and slate pencils. In 2007, Merrill Lynch and Strategic Value Partners took over ownership of the company after it became insolvent.

Whirlpool Corporation engages in the manufacture and marketing of home appliances worldwide. Its principal products include laundry appliances, refrigerators, cooking appliances, dishwashers, mixers, and other small household appliances. The company also produces hermetic compressors for refrigeration systems. It markets and distributes its products under various brand names, which include Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Roper, Estate, Admiral, Magic Chef, Amana, Inglis, Acros, KIC, Ignis, Bauknecht, Brastemp, Consul, Eslabon de Lujo, Laden, Polar, and Supermatic. Whirlpool sells its products to retailers, dealers, distributors, builders, and other manufacturers. The company was founded in 1906 and is based in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

TOMY Company, manufactures toys and games, including video games, and apparel for children and infants and is one of Japan's leading toymakers. About 90% of its toys and games are sold in Asia, with Europe and the US accounting for the rest. TOMY's key toy product lines include baby & toddler, bath, preschool, and Transformers. TOMY also makes such game products as Screwball Scramble, Pop up Pirate, and Rumble in the Jungle. TOMY acquired another toy maker, Takara, in 2006 as part of an initiative to extend the reach of its brand. Founded in 1924, TOMY operates in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, France, the UK, and the US.

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