Founded in 1926 by a man with an eye for recycling and a belief in human potential, The Antioch Company is a multinational organization with business units located in Ohio and Minnesota.The company’s direct-selling division, Creative Memories, is an industry leader in the manufacture and sale of digital and traditional memory-celebration products. Creative Memories operates in the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom, with expansion planned in other European countries.

As the Woodstock era stretched and opened its eyes, it gave birth to much more than just acid rock and tie dye. A new generation of entrepreneurial spirit was emerging, founded in the counter-culture, anti-establishment ethos of the day. These were companies whose start-up capital was measured not in dollars or stock options, but in innovation, ambition and a desire to mold their own destiny. The refusal to simply accept the status quo, to challenge convention, brought a fresh perspective to a generation that would forever change the rules of Business As Usual.Certainly, not every endeavor was a success. Many young entrepreneurs were quickly overwhelmed by the harsh realities of the marketplace, and the stark realization that the rules of economics bent only so far. Others became victims of their own success stories, too naïve or ignorant of the disciplines of management and organization to sustain their momentum. Only a few have managed to grow and prosper, and even fewer have maintained the essence of that independent, innovative spirit.

Umbro, Ltd., a subsidiary of NIKE, Inc., is the original Manchester based football brand that invented sportswear and sports tailoring. Umbro’s first major football kit was made for Manchester City in 1934, a kit they won the FA Cup in. Today, the company combines its heritage in sports tailoring with modern football culture to create groundbreaking and iconic football apparel, footwear and equipment that blend performance and style.

Founded in 1973, Bushmaster Firearms International, LLC, Inc. is the leading supplier of AR15 type rifles in the United States. We manufacture both aluminum and advanced carbon-fiber-based AR15 type rifles and accessories and their products are known for quality, reliability, accuracy, durability, and value.Bushmaster firearms are used by hundreds of police departments and law enforcement organizations nationwide, by the military of more than 50 countries worldwide, in private security and safety applications, and by consumers for hunting, recreation, competition, and home defense and security. The company is headquartered in Windham, Maine, with manufacturing facilities in Windham, Maine, Lake Havasu, Arizona and a R&D Facility in Dallas, Georgia.

Pacific Cycle Inc., a division of Dorel Industries Inc., is a global leader in branded consumer products. Pacific Cycle designs, markets and distributes high quality bicycles and other recreational products around the world.Pacific Cycle's products span a wide range of brands including Schwinn, Mongoose, InSTEP, Schwinn Motorsports, Kid Trax, Playsafe, Roadmaster, Pacific, Dyno, and Powerlite.In fact, Pacific Cycle sells more bicycles than any other company in North America and is one of the most prolific bicycle suppliers in the world. Pacific will continue to build its successful international business and strengthen its brands across the globe.Headquartered in Montreal, Dorel employs approximately 5,000 people in 14 countries. Dorel also has offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen, China that oversee the sourcing, engineering and logistics of all Asian operations.

Miracle Recreation Equipment Company are one of the oldest and largest manufacturers of recreation equipment in the United States. And their product selection has grown from a single merry-go-round to a broad range of park and playground equipment for people of all ages who like to have a little fun. From modular play systems to slides, swings, school sports equipment, outdoor fitness, park amenities, and even water and pool slides. Whether you're a park director, landscape architect, business owner, teacher, parent or church minister, their worldwide network of knowledgeable consultants will help make your recreation area a reality. They're committed to creative, innovative, unique designs with maximum attention to safety, quality, aesthetics, and play value. Your consultant can also assist you with your playground's safety surfacing and site furnishing needs, provide you fundraising ideas, and help you arrange complete, professional installation services to meet your needs and budget.

Since 1857 our company, which has a long tradition, has been producing at the highest stage. Today, of course, with sophisticated solutions, but still handcrafted to live up the expectations related to Hohner’s brand name. First and most important product is the harmonica, which is still completely “handmade in Trossingen” - in this regard Hohner is still leading the way worldwide with a yearly production of 1 Mill. harmonicas. Additional products are accordions, guitars, basses, recorders and melodicas.

Nikon's focus extends far wider than most consumers would believe. Though well-known for its cameras, lenses, and other consumer optical products, Nikon vies with national rival Canon and Netherlands-based ASML Holding to be the world's top producer of photolithography steppers, which is the crucial equipment used to etch circuitry onto semiconductor wafers and LCD panels. Nikon Corporation also makes a range of other products, including eyewear, surveying instruments, microscopes, industrial equipment, and electronic imaging equipment. Founded in 1917, Nikon is part of the huge Mitsubishi "keiretsu", a group of businesses linked by cross-ownership.

Hoshino Gakki has been enabling strumming and drumming for almost 100 years. Founded in 1908 as a musical instrument sales division of Hoshino Shoten (bookstores), the company manufactures and distributes the well known Ibanez and Tama brands -- Ibanez guitars, basses, and acoustic and electronic items, and Tama drums, drum hardware, and parts. Hoshino Gakki has offices in the Netherlands, Germany, and Taiwan, as well as in California and Pennsylvania.

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.

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