Taylor-Listug, which does business as Taylor Guitars, is one of the premier acoustic guitar manufacturers in the US. It markets more than 130 models and styles of six- and twelve-string guitars known for their quality workmanship. Played by such artists as Dave Matthews, Jason Mraz, and Prince, the guitars range in price from moderate to thousands of dollars (for a Brazilian rosewood 12-string model). Taylor also sells acoustic basses, guitar accessories, and apparel through more than 800 dealers in the US and 25 other countries. The company is owned by president Bob Taylor and CEO Kurt Listug, who started the business in 1974.

Seiko Precision (Thailand) produces camera shutters, distance measuring units, control units, and injection parts for cameras. The company also manufactures time recorders and time stamps, as well as plastic injection molds and exterior parts for various Seiko products. To boot, it has a hand in making camera modules and lenses for mobile phones. Seiko Precision (Thailand) supplies sister Seiko companies and other personal electronics manufacturers in China, Japan, Korea, and numerous countries throughout Southeast Asia. Founded in 1988, the company is a subsidiary of Seiko.

Monster Cable Products, Inc. was founded in 1979 by Noel Lee, who was then a laser-fusion design engineer at Lawrence-Livermore Laboratory, as well as an audiophile and professional drummer. Lee discovered that wires of different constructions produced varying degrees of audio performance when hooked up to loudspeakers. From this discovery, he developed a high performance speaker cable, named it Monster Cable, and literally created an industry. The invention of Monster Cable created a new product category that revolutionized the audio market. Prior to Monster Cable, most stereo systems were wired with ordinary "zip-cord," the same cable used for electrical household and lamp wire. Their inferior construction and cheap materials restricts power, dynamic range and clarity in the lows, mids, and highs.Lee chose the name "Monster" because it sounded strong and powerful. It became an immediate hit with consumers. In fact, the name Monster Cable is so synonymous with high quality and high performance, customers often assume that any cable they purchase in reputable stores would be Monster even though there are other cable brands.

Rane Corporation, founded and incorporated in 1981 in Washington State, is a privately held company. The owners all previously worked together in middle management positions at Phase Linear Corporation, a high-end consumer electronics company. With this background, they pooled over 40 years of combined audio experience to create Rane Corporation. Owners became separate department heads based upon their expertise. This organization created an unusually strong structure, since all department heads had a unique owner's perspective in making it succeed.The company name was selected from an anagram created from the common letters of the first and last names of the original founders. This particular anagram was selected because it was short, easy-to-say and remember, and they liked the double-entendre possibilities implying wet-links to the Northwest.

Premier Percussion is one company making it possible for people to march to any number of different drummers. Premier Percussion makes drums, drum sets, and accessories under the Premier and Cabria names; products are distributed through musical instrument and other specialty retail outlets on all seven continents. The company cut its teeth on the growing demand for drum kits brought on by the birth of cool in the 1920s. Albert Della Porta founded Premier Percussion in 1922 as Premier Drums (its name was changed in 1984); today it remains owned and operated by the descendants of Della Porta.

The oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer in America and the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world, Mossberg has more than 100 design and utility patents to its name. Shotguns are the company's specialty, but it also makes rifles; accessories such as barrels, choke tubes, and magazines; and hunting apparel. In addition to manufacturing guns for hunters, home protection, and target shooting, Mossberg produces firearms designed exclusively for use by the US military and law enforcement agencies. Sister company Maverick Arms also makes shotguns.

Universal Electronics Inc. develops pre-programmed wireless control products and audio-video accessories that enhance home entertainment systems. The company offers infrared and radio frequency remote controls; audio-video accessories; embedded microcontrollers and infrared database software; integrated circuits; and software, firmware, and technology solutions that enable devices, such as TVs, set-top boxes, stereos, automotive audio systems, cell phones, and other consumer electronic devices to wirelessly connect and interact with home networks and interactive services to deliver digital entertainment and information. It also licenses its intellectual property primarily to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), software development companies, private labels, and multiple systems operators. The company's primary markets include retail, private label, OEMs, custom installers, cable and satellite service providers, and companies in the personal computing industry. Universal Electronics Inc. sells its products directly, as well as through retailers and distributors in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Middle East, Mexico, Asia, and Latin America under the One For All brand name. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Cypress, California.

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.

FUJIFILM brings continuous innovation and leading-edge products to a broad spectrum of industries, including electronic imaging, photofinishing equipment, medical systems, life sciences, graphic arts, flat panel display materials, and office products, based on a vast portfolio of digital, optical, fine chemical and thin film coating technologies. The company was among the top 15 companies around the world granted U.S. patents in 2008. Fujifilm is committed to environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship.

Blackmagic Design's founders have had a long history in post-production editing and engineering. With extensive experiences in high-end telecine, film and post, harnessed with a real passion for perfection, Blackmagic set out to change the industry forever.A company dedicated to quality and stability and focusing on where it's needed most; Blackmagic has created some of the most talked about products in the industry. World famous for their unbeatable codecs, Blackmagic envisioned truly affordable high-end quality editing workstations built upon Blackmagic software and hardware.

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