Al Buck revolutionized the knife industry in 1964 with the Model 110 Folding Hunter. The folding “lockblade” knife made Buck a leader. A position Buck Knives proudly hold today.Hoyt and Al Buck's ingenuity may have put the company on the map. But it is Buck Kniveswe ongoing commitment to developing innovative new products and improving what Buck Knives have by third and fourth generation Buck family members that have made Buck the successful knife maker it is today.

Steinhoff International Holdings Ltd., Originally founded in 1964 as a distributor of furniture between Eastern and Western Europe, in 1989 the group converted to production and since then has been manufacturing and distributing, with fabrication facilities in more than ten countries. In 1998 the group officially became Steinhoff International Holdings and went public on the Johannesburg stock exchange. The Steinhoff family still retains controlling ownership of the company.

Nakajima USA designs and markets collectible, plush, and seasonal toys. An agreement with Sanrio puts the company in charge of Sanrio's US wholesale gift and licensed store businesses, as well as the running of corporate-owned Sanrio retail stores. Nakajima USA's additional licensing agreements include Warner Bros. Entertainment and Disney Other licensed entities include Sesame Street characters and Angry Little Girls. Founded as a subsidiary in 2000, Nakajima USA's products are sold through retailers in the US, South America, and Asia.

E1 Entertainment is the leading and fastest-growing independent music company in the U.S. E1's operations encompass record and video labels as well as distribution companies in the U.S. and Canada. E1 Entertainment is the market leader among independent labels and distributors in both the U.S. and Canada and its record labels had the largest number of Billboard charting albums among independents in 2002/2003.Headquartered in New York and now in its seventeenth year, E1 Entertainment Distribution is the largest independent music and video distributor in North America and holds the highest market share of any independent. In 1991, E1 revolutionized independent music distribution by becoming the first national independent distributor of domestic labels in the U.S., offering the first alternative to the traditional system of regional independent distribution or national major label distribution. E1 has since set the pace for independent music and video distribution in North America and now boasts an unparalleled roster of strong independent labels covering a wide spectrum of genres in both music and video.

Ty company behind Beanie Babies and their worldwide cult following -- popular with kids and adults alike. Since 1993 Ty has produced more than 365 different Beanie Babies with colorful names such as McLucky the bear and Cheeks the baboon. Other products include Beanie Buddies , Ty Classics, Ty Girlz, and Bow Wow Beanies. Beanie bucks enabled Warner to buy a half-dozen luxury hotels.

Keeco is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of hand-crafted, textile products for the kitchen, bedroom, living room and dining room.The Company conducts rigorous quality checks at every stage of the manufacturing process, from the selection of raw materials to the inspection of the packaged finished goods, to ensure the consistent delivery of high quality merchandise. Keeco incessant pursuit of quality distinguishes their products from the competitors. The combination of hand-craftsmanship, classic styling and affordable prices gives Keeco products enduring appeal and the perception of value.

The story of Life Fitness began when two young entrepreneurs, Ray Wilson and Augie Nieto, saw the promise of Dr. Dimick’s invention. Even though it was slightly ahead of its time, they believed the Lifecycle exercise bike could help generations of athletes, trainers, exercisers, and people everywhere live happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Wilson and Nieto bought the rights to the Lifecycle bike from Dr. Dimick, perfected it, and sold it out of a motor home to health clubs across America. Despite the overwhelming odds and initial unpopularity of the Lifecycle exercise bike, the two passion-filled pioneers turned a two-man operation and a seemingly impossible vision into a prosperous reality. Along the way, they shaped the future of Life Fitness as well as the fitness industry, bringing cardiovascular training into the mainstream and helping ignite the health club boom. Today, Life Fitness employs more than 1,700 people at 12 international subsidiaries and manufacturing facilities, with 186 dealers and distributors in more than 120 countries. The company have come a long way since the Lifecycle bike and now offer more than 300 different cardio and strength-training products. The history of Life Fitness is painted with several ground-breaking product innovations and industry “firsts”. The timeline below will help you follow our storied past and learn about the role they have played in the evolution of the fitness industry.

Conn-Selmer, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of band and orchestral instruments for professional, amateur and student use. The Company manufactures and distributes its products under a variety of well-known brand names, including Vincent Bach brass, Selmer USA woodwinds, C.G. Conn brass, King brass, Armstrong woodwinds, Ludwig and Musser percussion and Glaesel string instruments. Other brands include Scherl & Roth and William Lewis & Son string instruments, Emerson flutes, and Benge brass. Under its Leblanc, Inc. division, purchased in 2004, the company also manufactures and distributes Leblanc, Holton, Noblet, Vito band instruments. Conn-Selmer is also the exclusive North American distributor for Selmer (Paris) professional brass and woodwinds and U.S. distributor for Yanagisawa saxophones.

A series of successive mergers and takeovers have resulted in the Tecnica Group being the world’s leading Group today in the sectors of ski boots (1.2 million pairs), “outdoor” footwear (2.1 million pairs), after-ski and winter footwear (320.000 pairs), in-line skates (1 million pairs) and ski (330.000 pairs). Tecnica is the parent company to which the following brands refer: Nordica (skis and ski-boots), Blizzard (skis), Dolomite (ski-boots, outdoor clothing and footwear), Lowa (outdoor footwear and ski-boots), Rollerblade (in-line skates), Think Pink (sportswear). The Group is currently present on all the main world markets, employs over 1560 persons and more than 10,000 sales outlets worldwide.

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.

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