Global-Tech Advanced Innovations Inc., an investment holding company, manufactures consumer electrical products primarily in Australia, Europe, North America, and Asia. The company operates in three segments: Home Appliances, Electronic Components, and Others. The Home Appliances segment manufactures floor care products, including hand-held steam vacuum cleaners, upright vacuum cleaners, and extractors; and kitchen appliances, such as blenders, breadmakers, coffeemakers, electric knives, espresso machines, food choppers, food processors, food steamers, ice cream makers, and indoor grills. The Electronic Components segment produces complementary metal oxide semiconductor camera modules (CCMs) for cellular phone manufacturers. The Others segment provides Intellicorder, a home security device, utilizing its CCM technology. The company distributes its products through mass merchandisers, specialty retailers, warehouse clubs, drug store chains, direct marketing organizations, and department stores. It was formerly known as Global-Tech Appliances Inc. and changed its name to Global-Tech Advanced Innovations Inc. in December 2008. The company was founded in 1963 and is based in Aberdeen, Hong Kong. Global-Tech Advanced Innovations Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Wing Shing Holdings Company Limited.

A leading maker of auto radar detectors, Whistler also makes laser detectors, power inverters, and GPS navigation receivers, and a range of accessories, including power cords, suction cups, siwtch adapters, and travel cases. Whistler reorganized under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 1999 and ceased its manufacturing of garage doors and garage door openers; it emerged from bankruptcy the next year. Founded in 1971, Whistler is owned by a group of private investors.

LaSalle Bristol offers over 40 years of industry experience combined with a broad range of product lines and a unique understanding of its customers’ needs. It distributes its products through a national network of strategically located facilities. LaSalle Bristol's unremitting focus is on the customer and is dedicated to providing quality product — first time, on time, every time. Added to this is LaSalle Bristol’s commitment to excellent service including just-in-time delivery, product education, inventory management and warranty claim service.Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, LaSalle Bristol is a subsidiary of Heywood Williams Group, PLC, the UK based specialist distributor of branded building products.

Ronco Corporation engages in the development, marketing, and distribution of kitchen products and household products in the United States. Its kitchen products include electric rotisserie ovens and accessories, cutlery sets, pasta makers, electric food dehydrators, cookbooks, food products, flavor injectors, gloves, racks, self turning kebab rods, knives, flatware, knife sharpeners, scissors, and wooden blocks. The company provides various home products for cleaning, personal care, recreation, and other purposes. It sells its products under the brand names ‘Ronco’ and ‘Popeil’. Ronco Corporation markets its products through direct response television marketing, wholesale and retail outlets, and online commerce. The company is based in Chatsworth, California. On August 20, 2007, the voluntary petition of Ronco Corp for reorganization under Chapter 11 was converted to Chapter 7. It had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 14, 2007.

Suunto is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports instruments for training, diving, mountaineering, hiking, skiing, sailing and golf. True to its roots, Suunto is today the world's biggest compass manufacturer. Prized for their design, accuracy and dependability, Suunto sports instruments combine the aesthetics and functionality of watches with sport-specific computers that help athletes at all levels analyze and improve performance. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Suunto employs more than 500 people worldwide and distributes its products to nearly 60 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Helsinki-based Amer Sports Corporation with the sister brands Wilson, Salomon, Atomic, Precor and Mavic.

Today, Eureka is part of the Electrolux family of home care products, concentrating on vacuum cleaners and other home and commercial cleaning products. Electrolux manufacture and distribute more than 130 different models under their four brands: Eureka, Electrolux, Sanitaire and Electrolux Central Vacuum Systems (formerly known as Beam).Eureka offers a full line of vacuums, including uprights, canisters, sticks, handhelds, home built-in systems, battery-powered vacuums, steam cleaners and home cleaning systems. Electrolux also manufacture original and replacement parts, such as bags, belts and filters for nearly all makes and models of vacuum cleaner. And, Electrolux partner with Filtrete™ and ARM & HAMMER® to manufacture complete lines of vacuum accessories under these brands.

Founded in 1956, SDI Technologies designs, manufactures, and markets a broad range of consumer electronics that are both innovative and high in quality. SDI's key product lines include alarm clocks, clock radios, portable speakers, and home audio systems. SDI has also launched its new iHome licensing program and has signed a variety of licensees in multiple categories ranging from computer accessories to lighting. SDI's key national brands include iHome, Timex, Bongiovi DPS, Harley-Davidson, Made for iPod, Works with iPhone, Designed for Zune, Made for Sansa, and Bluetooth.SDI's affiliate, KIDdesigns, manufactures and markets a broad range of toys, including electronic role play and toys, electronic games and musical instruments under several national brands, including Barbie, Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Transformers, GI Joe, Littlest Pet Shop, Jumpstart, and several others. KIDdesigns' products feature innovative technologies and interactive applications for role playing, learning, and entertainment for boys and girls of all ages.

The company provides an array of professional-grade photographic equipment, including film processors, digital imaging equipment, software, and online bridges (which are used to link film processors to electronic imagesetting equipment). Its astronomical unit deals in a wide range of telescopes and related accessories. Through the Bray Plastics unit, the firm also offers various plastic manufacturing services, including fabrication, machining, enclosures, assembly, and forming.

Some 35 years after Dave Longaberger founded The Longaberger Company with five basketmakers, the company reflects early roots and family tradition of handmade artisanship. When you purchase a Longaberger basket, you are sharing in the Longaberger story and family tradition.The company is family-owned company with a family-friendly environment.Today, The Longaberger Company is America's premier maker of handcrafted baskets and offers other home and lifestyle products, including pottery, wrought iron, fabric accessories and specialty foods. The company is based in Newark, Ohio, and there are approximately 45,000 independent Home Consultants located in all U.S. states who sell Longaberger products directly to customers.

BESTAR Inc. was founded in 1948 in Ste-Martine de Courcelles, by Jean-Marie Tardif, father of Paulin Tardif, Chairman of the Board, by letters patent dated January 22 1964, issued under the Quebec Companies Act under the corporate name of BES-TAR Ltd. The Company’s initial nomination was based on the first letters of the names of its two directors, J. Besner and J.M. Tardif. The Head Office was then located in St-Sébastien, Quebec, Canada. Bestar’s products are distributed globally through major retailers in the mass market, office superstore, warehouse club, catalog and office dealer channels. Bestar’s shares are listed on the Canadian National Stock Exchange CNSX under the symbol “BES”.

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