Wilhelm Schimmel, Pianofortefabrik GmbH company makes concert, grand, and upright pianos. Schimmel Pianos also makes the TwinTone line of electronic instruments, which allow the acoustic piano to be played in a quiet mode through headphones or connected to external components such as a CD player or tape recorder. The company was founded in 1885 by Wilhelm Schimmel and continues to be family-owned and operated.

Pearl Musical Instrument is a manufacturer, wholesaler, and exporter of percussion instruments, flutes, and other musical instruments and accessories. The firm operates in the US through its Pearl Corporation subsidiary, which boasts a company-owned 140,000 sq. ft. facility in Nashville. Pearl, which is widely known for its drums, supplies percussionists in such bands as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bon Jovi with instruments. The company is also a supplier to marching bands. Its Adams line of products is designed for concert orchestras.

Europe's largest bedding manufacturer, Hilding Anders' 30 subsidiaries make an array of mattresses. From squishy foam core to automated anti-snore mattresses, its products are sold throughout Asia and Europe by bedding and furniture retailers, under its own brands as well as private labels (a division is dedicated to the fabrication of mattresses specifically for IKEA). Other products include bedframes, pillows, nightstands, and headboards. Hilding Anders was founded in 1939 by Hilding Andersson and is owned by the British investment firm Candover. It has grown steadily through acquisitions, including most recently Italy's Bedding Srl.

Uniek is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of home furnishing and craft products. The Company was founded in 1988, and, is headquartered in Waunakee, Wisconsin. The Pyle Group, a Madison, WI based investment firm with expertise in marketing and business management, purchased the Company in 1998. Since that time it has become one of the largest and fastest growing suppliers of ready-made frames.Uniek supplies a wide variety of picture frames, mirrors, craft products and photo storage units to major retailers under the brand names of Uniek, National, Better Homes & Gardens, Jaclyn Smith, Your Zone, Renewal, as well as numerous private labels.

Christie is celebrating its 80th anniversary as a leader in visual solutions for world-class organizations, offering diverse applications for business, entertainment, and industry. With expertise in film projection since 1929 and professional projection systems since 1979, Christie has established a global reputation as the world’s single source manufacturer of a variety of display technologies and solutions for cinema, large audience environments, control rooms, business presentations, training facilities, 3D and virtual reality, simulation, education, media and government. Christie has installed over 75,000 projection solutions worldwide.Christie’s broad range of technologies include DLP Cinema™ projectors, LCD and DLP™ projectors, networking solutions, 35mm film projectors, rear screen projection modules and DLP™ projection cubes, wall display controllers, and cutting edge projection technologies for 3D, virtual reality and simulation. Whatever the application, Christie’s visual solutions are purpose-built to meet unique projection requirements, and are backed by industry-leading service and support ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

Dean Markley Strings primarily sells strings for acoustic, electric, and classical guitars, as well as basses and other instruments. It also sells pickups, tuners, and accessories. The company evolved when music store owner Dean Markley began experimenting with string designs and selling them in 1972 from his storefront. Markley's first taste of success came after he invented the Voice Box, a vocal effects processor, and rocker Peter Frampton featured it to orgiastic effect in his hit, "Show Me the Way." The Voice Box also brought the Markley name to the attention of distributors. Markley owns and runs Dean Markley Strings.

Osborn Specialty Sewing makes athletic apparel under the Cobblestones Activewear and Game Gear brand names. The company products include baseball, volleyball, lacrosse and other sport practice and game clothing for schools and amateur sports teams as well as active wear for men and women. Osborn sells its wares through specialty retailers and sports shops throughout the US, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. The family-owned and operated company was founded by chairman David Osborn in 1974. The Osborn family also runs sister company contract sewer Osborn Apparel, which was founded by Osborn patriarchs in 1946.

LoveSac stores sell so-called "oversized sacs" -- DuraFoam-filled mega beanbag-type chairs -- as well as other furniture, apparel, and a variety of accessories. LoveSac was founded in 1995 by CEO Shawn Nelson, whose additional claim to fame is winning the reality TV show "The Rebel Billionaire" (featuring Virgin Group's Sir Richard Branson). The firm sells its products online and in about 25 retail stores (down from about 80 in 2005) in as many states and Canada. Overzealous expansion and heavy debt led to it spending about six months in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2006.

EDCI Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides pre-recorded products and distribution services to the home entertainment market in the United Kingdom and Germany. Its products include pre-recorded multimedia products, including CDs, DVDs, jewel boxes, and trays for the entertainment industry. The company also offers various professional services, including distribution services, such as product delivery to mass merchant's regional distribution centers and wholesalers; printed components and packaging services; and value added services, such as custodial responsibilities for inventory storage and control, returns processing, fulfillment of promotional product, retail price stickering, product quality evaluations, logistics advice, claims administration, data interfaces, and cash collections. It distributes its products and services through its direct sales force. The company, formerly known as Entertainment Distribution Company, Inc., was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

Springfield Armory, firm makes pistols and rifles (including the 1911 and XD brands) for personal, military, law enforcement, and competitive use. It sells logoed apparel and sporting accessories, such as scopes and cases, on its Web site. Products are primarily sold through US retailers and internationally. Customers can customize their guns with upgrades and modifications through the company's Springfield Custom unit. The original Springfield Armory was designated as the country's first arsenal by George Washington in 1794.

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