Alterna, a hair-care maker launched in 1997, has developed high-end products that have been embraced by the likes of Jennifer Aniston, whose healthy, stylish hairdo became quite the "to do" in the 1990s. Alterna has made a name for itself through its progressive lines, such as Enzymetherapy, Color Hold, and The Science of Ten (which includes 10 ingredients from sources worldwide). It also boasts Caviar, Life, and Luxury lines, as well as a Hemp hair-care line and Private Reserve white-truffle oil shampoo and conditioner. Alterna's products are sold in specialty stores, as well as at retailers Ulta and Beauty Store & Salon. The company is owned by TSG Consumer Partners.

Luen Thai is one of the world's leading apparel supply chain services providers. The company manufactures apparel -- primarily of knit wear and woven wear-- on an OEM basis. The company operates12 manufacturing facilities and 14 offices in nine countries. It produces 50 million pieces annually. Products range from women's fashion, sleepwear, undergarments, pants and shorts, sports and active wear, and children's clothing. It develops, manufactures, and delivers apparel for brands that include Polo Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, Limited Brands, Dillard's, and Fast Retailing.

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company was founded in 1953 in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Johnson Brothers Liquor is one of the country's top wine and liquor distributors. The company distributes mainly domestic brands of wines and distilled spirits throughout 13 US states, mostly in the Midwest and South, as well as in Nevada in the West, Rhode Island and New York in the East, and in Hawaii. Johnson Brothers is owned by the Johnson brothers -- CEO Lynn Johnson and president Mitchell Johnson. Its customers include beverage retailers, bars, and foodservice operators (restaurants).

Pilot Pen was established in the US in 1970. The US arm of Tokyo-based PILOT Corporation (the oldest and largest writing instrument manufacturer in Japan), the company is a leading maker and marketer of writing instruments. As one of the top writing instrument firms in the US, Pilot Pen operates manufacturing facilities in the US and Japan. Its products include an assortment of pens (gel, roller ball, ball point, fountain), mechanical pencils, highlighters, styli, fountain pens, and markers. The company's products are sold under brands, such as Dr. Grip, G2, Precise, and EasyTouch, among others.

Cats, dogs, hamsters, birds, and the little fish too, can all play in rambunctious style thanks to the folks at Armitages Pet Products. The company makes more than 2,000 pet accessories, food, and treats under brands such as Good Girl and Good Boy (cat and dog toys, treats, collars, bowls), Rotastak (hamster houses and runners), and Gussie (goldfish products). Armitages, which was founded more than 200 years ago and holds a Royal Warrant, operates through five manufacturing facilities throughout the UK that produce more than 85% of the company's pet provisions. Armitages exports its products to more than 60 international markets.

Founded in 1974, Gianfranco Ferré SpA in 2002 became a subsidiary of IT Holding, which went into administration in February 2009 alongside its Ittierre unit. Gianfranco Ferré is into what's in -- the fashion house designs men's and women's clothing and accessories, some of which used to be produced and distributed by Italian apparel and textile maker Marzotto, but the agreements have expired. Gianfranco Ferré also operates about 40 boutiques for men and women in Italy and 15 other countries. In an effort to extend its reach to new customers, the company has been renaming and reshuffling some of its labels, and uses the name Ferré (dropping the Gianfranco) on storefronts.

Physicians Formula Holdings, Inc. (Holdings) is a cosmetics company, which specializes in developing and marketing products for the mass market channel. The Company's products focus on addressing skin imperfections. Its products address specific, everyday cosmetics needs and include face powders, bronzers, concealers, blushes, foundations, eye shadows, eye liners, brow makeup and mascaras. The Company sells its products to mass market channel to retailers, such as Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS, Target and Rite Aid. As of December 31, 2008, its products were sold in approximately 29,500 of the 45,000 stores. Holdings’ develops, manufactures and markets a selection of products in three cosmetics categories: face makeup, eye makeup and others.

K-Swiss Inc. was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, California. K-Swiss Inc. designs, develops and markets an array of athletic footwear for high performance sports use, fitness activities and casual wear under the K-Swiss brand. It also designs and manufactures footwear under the Royal Elastics and the Palladium brands. Royal Elastics, a wholly owned subsidiary, is a manufacturer of slip-on, laceless footwear. Palladium SAS (Palladium), a 57% owned subsidiary, is a designer, developer and marketer of footwear for adventurers for all terrains. In July 2008, the Company purchased a 57% equity interest in Palladium.

L'Oréal Canada company, founded in 1958 as Cosmair Canada, develops cosmetic products in four main areas: consumer, professional, luxury, and active. In addition to products, the company manages the L'Oreal Canada Academy for training beauty care professionals. It operates a manufacturing plant as well as a distribution center in Montreal. L'Oreal Paris, a division of L'Oreal Canada, has sponsored Canadian Idol and LG Fashion Week. L'Oreal Canada provides the next best thing to the fountain of youth. A wholly owned subsidiary of France-based L'Oreal SA, L'Oreal Canada manufactures and manages about 20 cosmetic brand names, including Cacharel, Kerastase, Lanceme, Matrix, Ralph Lauren, and Redken.

Stanley Wright began his company in 1934 as a builder of counting or tabulation equipment and accessories. Based in Massacusetts, the company operates offices and distribution centers in Canada, Mexico, Europe, and other countries. The Tower of Cool is no amusement ride; it's an innovative computer cabinet designed by Wright Line. Along with designing and selling computer cabinets, Wright Line also makes modular office furniture and other enclosures specialized for computers, monitors, and associated equipment. The company's products are used in professional offices, data centers, 911 centers, and other control hubs. Wright Line has been in business since long before the PC made the technology scene.

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