After four decades, QSC Audio Products, LLC, has become a globally recognized leader in professional audio. This prominence is the result of the company's mission to establish new standards of reliability and performance through the development of breakthrough technologies. QSC's products meet the demanding requirements of audio professionals in concert, installation, portable entertainment and cinema applications.QSC changed the face of amplifier technology with the introduction of the PowerLight™ switching power supply, a technological advance that significantly reduces weight and bulk while improving audio performance. PowerLight, first incorporated into the revolutionary PowerLight Series and now used in three other amplifier lines, is proof that high power can be achieved in small, lightweight packages.

Pelican Products is a global manufacturer of advanced lighting systems, rugged protector cases and shipping containers with annual sales in excess of US $300 million. Pelican Products facilities include 6 manufacturing plants, 6 distribution centers and numerous sales offices around the world. Beginning in 1978, Pelican Products was founded by an avid sport diver named Dave Parker, who introduced the first O-ring sealed injection molded case and also developed a line of high performance dive lights. Pelican flourished throughout the 80s and 90s, and was purchased by Berhman Capital in 2004. In 2005 Lyndon Faulkner was appointed CEO, and a new era of management and exceptional growth began. Manufacturing automation, performance metrics and a global expansion are a few examples of the positive changes introduced under Faulkner’s leadership.

After 30 years, Seymour Duncan company manufactures much more than electric guitar pickups. The finest in bass pickups under the brand name "Basslines" were next, then Seymour's authentic replications of pickups from the 50's and 60's, aptly named Antiquity and Antiquity II, respectively. Then Benedetto jazz guitar pickups and finally the union of Seymour Duncan and Rick Turner to form D-TAR, Duncan-Turner Acoustic Research.

Graco continues its tradition of innovation, with products like the imonitor™ Digital Baby Monitor and the compact folding Contempo™ Highchair. In 1998, Graco proudly acquired Century Car Seats, combining two of the most respected brand names in baby products, and leading to innovative products like the TurboBooster® SafeSeat™ (Step 3) youth booster car seat.Today, Graco is a Newell Rubbermaid™ company, with 1500 associates worldwide. While a half-century has brought many changes to Graco, the dedication and commitment to designing and manufacturing top-quality products—products that inspire parents and babies alike—remains, and continues on.

Schnadig International Corporation a wholly owned subsidiary of Markor International Furniture Co., Ltd, a world class furniture manufacturing and furniture retail operation based in China. The acquisition of Schnadig by Markor was completed on January 5th, 2009. Incorporated in 1952 by Lawrence K. Schnadig, this company has a solid foundation beginning with the inception of S. Karpen & Brothers, which was established in 1880, and International Furniture Company, which was founded at the turn of the twentieth century.

Mizuno Corporation is Japan's largest sporting goods maker. Japanese baseball player Ichiro Suzuki uses gear made by Mizuno, and the company is hoping his success on the field will turn around years of declining sales. Mizuno also makes footwear, uniforms, and other gear for golf, tennis, skiing, soccer, and rugby, among other sports, through about a dozen subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America. The bulk of Mizuno's sales occur in Japan. The company was founded in 1906

Franklin Electronic Publishers, Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, engage in the design, development, publishing, and distribution of electronic information on handheld devices and memory media cards, as well as through Internet downloads. It also involves in the design, development, and licensing of linguistic technology, such as spelling error detection software in 36 languages for use in application software, electronic products, and on the Internet to third parties. In addition, the company offers reference titles, including monolingual and bilingual dictionaries, such as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and the Holy Bible; translators and test preparation devices; electronic organizers; and entertainment-oriented publications and educational publications in electronic format. As of March 31, 2009, Franklin Electronic Publishers distributed its reference works and general literature through 49,000 retail outlets in approximately 50 countries, and through Internet and catalog mailings direct to customers. It also uses direct channels, including own sales and marketing force, independent sales representative organizations, and third party alliances to serve specialty markets, such as the professional, educational, and customized application markets. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Burlington, New Jersey.

Franco Manufacturing is a family owned business, founded in 1952 by David E. Franco and his three sons. Now in its third generation, the five sons of Louis, Morris, and Jack carry on the tradition established by David E. Franco into the future. In every year since the founding of the company Franco has consistently reinvested in the future of the organization, strategically adding infrastructure to keep pace with the competitive requirements of the marketplace. Beginning with a single product, Franco today is an organization that is a key resource for the home textile market with distribution that reaches 90% of consumers in the United States. Franco is currently one of the top ten USA based home textile companies. Franco are a global company with locations and offices around the world.

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.

Daiwa's first spinning reel rolled off the assembly line in 1955. Since then, the company has grown into one of the largest and most influential tackle companies in the world today.To handle sales and distribution in the United States, Daiwa Corporation first opened its doors on September 26, 1966, operating from a small facility in Culver City, California. Today, based in Cerritos, California, Daiwa Corporation sells tackle throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America.From the very beginning, Daiwa's emphasis has been upon innovation and quality. The result is a long list of product features, design and materials that have become standards for the fishing tackle industry. It is a long-standing record of innovation, the type of innovation that has left a visible mark on the majority of tackle manufactured today, innovation that continues to advance the sport of fishing.

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