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.

Skee-Ball makes midway-skill, sports, and coin-operated games and attractions, including skee-ball, ring toss, the crane, basketball shooting, and football toss, among others. The company's newer game extensions include Strike It Rich and Buzz Off! Its products are found in carnivals, amusement parks, and arcades. Skee-Ball's games have become a mainstay at themed restaurants the likes of Chuck E. Cheese and Dave & Busters. As part of its operations, the company also offers arcade management services, such as game area design, financial projections, and onsite management.

Established in 1945 in Wedemark, Germany, Sennheiser is the acknowledged world leader in microphone technology, RF-wireless and infrared sound transmission, headphone transducer technology, and in the development of active noise-cancellation.Sennheiser Electronic Corporation (SEC) is the U.S. wholly-owned subsidiary, with headquarters in Old Lyme, Connecticut. SEC represents all Sennheiser products in the United States. It distributes a variety of other pro audio lines, including Neumann, K+H, and HHB. Sennheiser commitment to the world of audio is simple: Sennheiser offer products that provide the finest combination of performance and value available anywhere, and back them up with superlative service.

Products made by Rodin (formerly Phoenix Gold) produce enough throbbing bass to rock your media room and maybe even make your neighbors call the authorities. The company makes high-end audio electronics (amplifiers and equalizers), speakers, and accessories for the home theater market. Its products, originally made in Portland but now overseas, are sold through specialty retailers worldwide under the Phoenix Gold, Carver Professional, and AudioSource brand names. In late 2003 PG Holding (controlled in part by former chairman and CEO Timothy Johnson) purchased a majority stake in the company. Phoenix Gold was acquired, in turn, by a group of investors in July 2006 and changed its name in late 2007.

Stuart Spector Design makes electric basses. The company's basses range in price from about $600 to more than $5,000. The company also sells guitars and guitar accessories such as bags, cases, and strings. Products are sold at specialty guitar stores and national music retailers, including Brook Mays Music, Guitar Center, and Sam Ash. Founder Stuart "Thumbslinger" Spector has been designing and manufacturing Spector basses since 1976. In the 80s the company was acquired by Kramer.

Visual Innovations isn't shy about being on display. The company rents, leases, and sells audio visual communications and conferencing products, as well as related services. Visual Innovation's offerings include integrated projection systems, digital whiteboards, gas plasma displays, oversized data monitors, overhead projectors, digital cameras, slide projectors, tape duplicators and players, and public address audio systems. The company operates through nearly a half dozen offices in Texas, as well as one location in Tennessee. Visual Innovations was founded in 1992.

PlayPower, Inc. is the world's largest, fully integrated manufacturer of commercial playground equipment, floating dock systems and lifts for boats and personal water craft. The company is headquartered in Huntersville, NC with marketing, sales and manufacturing facilities in Monett MO, Charlotte NC, Alleur Belgium, Hong Kong, Aneby Sweden, Dorset England, Biedenkopf Germany and Majorca Spain. PlayPower, Inc's. goal is to lead the market in all areas in which it competes and to continue to bring innovation and fun to the marketplace. PlayPower is made up of nine companies focused in commercial recreation and leisure. They include Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, Hags Play, Soft Play, L.L.C., EZ Dock, RSS, Records, SMP and Aqua Recreation. All of the PlayPower's companies are leaders in the markets in which they serve and have years of experience bringing play and recreation to life.

Dorel Juvenile Group has been dedicated to helping provide a safer world for children. Dorel Juvenile disciplined approach to product development is showcased by Dorel Juvenile diverse portfolio of powerful brands and innovative products. Each brand encompasses a vast breadth of products - from car seats to strollers, high chairs to play yards, monitors to childproofing products, and more - proving year after year why we're the leader in the juvenile industry.Dorel Juvenile Group, based in Foxboro, Massachusetts, initially entered the juvenile market in 1984. Fueled by the instant success of its internationally recognized "Baby on Board" sign, Safety 1st claimed a market niche in child safety and became the first to develop a comprehensive line of "childproofing" products. In 1988, building upon its strong child safety foundation, the company expanded its offering to cover other juvenile categories and quickly developed a reputation for unique, feature-rich, quality products at affordable prices.

Mag Instrument was born from a bright idea. In the 1970s Mag Instrument invented the anodized aluminum flashlight, targeting police officers, firefighters, and mechanics as its audience. Mag products appeal to a broad audience with some models as long as police night sticks and others the size of a pencil, as well as rechargeable flashlight systems and accessories. The lights are sold at outdoor goods retailers (Oshman's), hardware stores (Sears), and discounters (Target) worldwide. Mag Instrument donated thousands of flashlights to aid in the rescue efforts at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001. Founded in 1955, Mag Instrument is still run by founder Tony Maglica.

Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated engages in the manufacture, marketing, and retail of branded home furnishings in the United States. It operates in three segments: Wholesale, Retail, and Investments/Real Estate. The Wholesale segment designs, manufactures, sources, sells, and distributes furniture products to a network of Bassett Furniture Direct (BFD) or Bassett Home Furnishings (BHF) stores, including independently-owned stores, company-owned retail stores, and partnership licensees; and independent furniture retailers. This segment also involves in wood and upholstery operations. The Retail segment operates 31 company-owned stores in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. The Investments/Real Estate segment holds interest in the Bassett Industries Alternative Asset Fund, a portfolio of marketable securities, an investment in the International Home Furnishings Center, and retail real estate utilized by licensee operated BFD and BHF stores. As of November 29, 2008, the company's network consisted of approximately 115 retail stores, of which 84 were independently owned and 31 were controlled by the company. Bassett Furniture Industries was founded in 1902 and is based in Bassett, Virginia.

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