For more than five decades, Croscill has turned trends into standards. Traditions into fresh ideas. Croscill has been redefining home fashions since they emerged as the most innovative and fresh-voiced design company in the industry.Croscill’s history with redefining tradition began in 1946, with the introduction of the “Croscilla” window treatment. The unique Croscilla valance appeared similar to the old Priscilla design, but stretched across the entire window and covered the window rod. This fuller, more luxurious form soon became a sought-after standard and the design industry clamored to learn if Croscill was a one-time deal, or if they would continue to turn customary designs into custom-made quality.Croscill did not disappoint designers or consumers. Over the next decades, the company continued to improve traditional window treatment designs. Croscill pioneered mix and match tier kitchen curtains, the Antique Satin drapery program, and the Blouson Valance. All became industry standards.

Sony Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, design, manufacture, and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, and devices for consumer and industrial markets in Japan, the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company's products include audio and video equipment, liquid crystal display televisions, personal computers, monitors, semiconductors, components, mobile phones, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. It develops, produces, markets, and distributes home-use game consoles and software, such as PlayStation2, PlayStation Portable, and PLAYSTATION 3 hardware and related software. Sony Corporation also engages in the development, production, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and broadcasting of image-based software, including film, video, and television products. In addition, the company involves in motion picture, television, and home entertainment production, acquisition, and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; channel investments; studio facilities operation; entertainment products, services, and technologies development; and filmed entertainment distribution. Further, it engages in various financial service operations, such as insurance, banking, and leasing and credit financing. Additionally, Sony Corporation operates a network service business, an animation production and marketing business, and an advertising agency business. The company also operates a domestic recorded music business that produces recorded music and music videos through contracts with various artists in various musical genres; music publishing business to own and acquire rights to musical compositions; and So-net, an Internet-related service business. The company was formerly known as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha and changed its name to Sony Corporation in January 1958. Sony Corporation was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Metrokane designs housewares products that are unique and proprietary with broad consumer appeal. Metrokane never offer so-called "commodity merchandise" -- products that are virtually interchangeable with those of other companies. Metrokane provide their retailer customers with high-visibility, promotional products that build traffic and generate "plus business." So in a nutshell, Metrokane purpose is to grow their business by growing the business of the retailers they sell to.

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”.

International Dispensing Corporation wants to be indispensable. The research and development company designs and manufactures cutting edge packaging and aseptic dispensing solutions for the foodservice industry. The company products include an aseptic flow valve (attached to a flexible bag, it allows liquids to be dispensed without bacteria or oxygen entering the package) and a disposable beverage carafe (consisting of a sterile, flexible, biax nylon pouch attached to a rigid plastic frame, with corrugated side panels that attach to the plastic frame ). The firm primarily serves the food service, retail food, and specialty coffee sectors.

Thomas Kinkade's light-infused landscapes are big business. As the sole licenser of Kinkade's paintings, The Company oversees the reproduction and sale of photolithographs, collectibles, and decorative accessories inspired by the works of Kinkade. His name adorns items as diverse as books and furniture and the company boasts partnerships with more than 70 licensees. Paintings and other products are sold in limited and open editions through about 4,000 retailers, 280 licensed Signature Galleries, and 400 Showcase Galleries. The company also operates three company-owned stores and peddles its products online.

Sony Electronics wants its customers plugged into the latest technology and entertainment. Sony Electronics is the largest subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, the holding company for Sony Corporation's US-based electronics and entertainment businesses. Sony Corporation of America's consumer electronics unit makes and markets products to tap into Sony's music, films, games, and other businesses. The electronics arm sells PCs (the Sony VAIO) and their peripherals, as well as TVs, VCRs, PDAs, DVD and MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders, CD players, and car audio items. The company's also a retailer and operates about 60 Sony Style retail shops in the US, mostly in California, Texas, and Florida.

Roadies can move it, you can play it, but Konig & Meyer can hold it. Konig & Meyer (K&M) manufactures music stands; guitar and keyboard stands; microphone, speaker, monitor, and speaker stands; keyboard benches; drummer's thrones; music holders; and light stands. The company also makes related music accessories such as adapters, brackets, mounts, and stackers. K&M was founded in 1949 by Karl Konig and Erich Meyer. Karl's son Martin Konig continues to run the company.

The company makes and markets flutes (alto, bass, conservatory, professional, and student models) and piccolos (plastic, silver, and wood models) under the Gemeinhardt brand. In addition, Gemeinhardt manufactures cleaning kits, headjoints, and instrument cases. The company's Web site provides users with practicing tips and flute-care advice. Gemeinhardt is part of the Gemstone Musical Instruments subsidiary of Brookstone Partners. Other Gemstone brands that are part of the firm's products portfolio, include Stephanhouser, Sankyo, Trevor James, Artisan, Roy Seaman, W. Nirschi, and Andino.

Amana Society Inc., operates the businesses of the Amana community of Iowa, which include The Amana Furniture & Clock Shop, Amana General Store, Amana Woolen Mill, Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse, Little Amana General Store & Woolens, Amana Holiday Inn, Amana Colonies RV Park, and Amana Woolen Mill. The Amana Society's mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the heritage of the Amana community. About 20% of the company's furniture is commissioned and designed specially to a customer's request.

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