Northstar specializes in machine-readable MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) printing for banks and other customers. Using special inks, papers, and print methods, the company makes internal bank forms (teller receipts, process-control documents) and negotiable documents (money orders, official checks). Northstar also makes custom business forms ("snap-apart" forms used for invoices and purchase orders, continuous forms used in high-speed data processing) and offers various form-management services. Ennis bought Northstar in mid-2000.

Sexy Hair wants to take sexy from concept to reality. Named Sexy Hair Concepts, the company makes and distributes hair care products for sale in more than 60,000 US professional hair salons. Products include Fresh Concepts, its Sexy Hair line, Sex Symbol Aero Tan (self-tanning spray), and Formulas by Ecoly. The company in mid-2006 enlisted the help of American Idol finalist Katharine McPhee to serve as the face of the company in ads and promotional materials through 2007. Sexy Hair Concepts distributes its products in the US and internationally -- in more then 25 countries. Formerly named Formulas by Ecoly and founded by Michael O'Rourke, Sexy Hair Concepts hired Jim Morrison as its CEO in March 2006.

White Trash Charms (WTC) wants you to embrace the charm in trashy relics of recent bygone eras. The company makes and distributes specialized jewelry (primarily charms made in the shapes of gnomes, rainbows, roller-skates, lightning bolts, and the like) and other accessories through about 50 highly-trendy retailers worldwide, as well as through two of its own stores and a Web site. The company specializes in jewelry made of precious metal, enamel, and stones that has been seen on the likes of Janet Jackson and Kelly Osbourne. WTC was started by Brooke Dulien, daughter of well-known fashion designer Barbara Dulien.

The Factor brothers are confident you won't smash your makeup box if it contains their lineup of cosmetics. In addition to its makeup for the lips, eyes, and face, Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics offers makeup brushes, pencils and sharpeners, stylist bags, makeup removers, cleansers, and moisturizers. The company's products are sold in stores the likes of Ulta, Sephora, and Nordstrom, primarily in the US but also in Canada. The company boasts cruelty-free products and recyclable packaging. Smashbox Beauty Cosmetics came into existence in 1997 when brothers David and Dean Factor (great-grandsons of legendary makeup artist Max Factor) became fed up with the quality of cosmetics made for photographic use.

Borlind of Germany wants to help you be naturally kind to your skin. It is a natural skin care company founded by Annemarie Borlind in 1947 in East Germany. The firm makes herbal-based beauty products and cosmetics, such as cleansers, lotions, lipsticks, moisturizers, makeup, sunscreens, and masks. Borlind also offers a line of shaving cream, aftershave, anti-aging cream, deodorants, and body lotion for men. Product ingredients include jojoba oil, bisabolol, witch hazel, sage, Japanese wax, and beeswax; all ingredients are organic or grown in the wild. Even the company's headquarters building is made of completely recyclable materials. Borlind's cosmetics are distributed in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Oxford Industries, Inc. company is a top US manufacturer of brand name and private-label clothing and footwear, as well as a retailer in the US and the UK. Its Tommy Bahama business makes branded men's and women's casual attire and operates more than 80 stores in the US. Its Ben Sherman unit boasts some 30 UK stores. Oxford also produces designer men's clothing, including golfwear, under license from Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Oscar de la Renta, and others. Oxford's customers include national and regional specialty stores, direct retailers, and department stores. Macy's, Nordstrom, and Debenhams were Oxford's biggest customers in 2008.

Carter's, Inc. was founded in 1865 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Carter's, Inc. designs, sources, and markets apparel for babies and young children in the United States. It primarily offers its children wear products under the Carter's, Child of Mine, Just One Year, and OshKosh brand names. The company provides a range of products, including bodysuits, pajamas, blanket sleepers, layette gowns, bibs, towels, washcloths, receiving blankets, undershirts, caps, booties, knit and woven cotton apparel, cotton long underwear, sleepwear, play clothes, hosiery, bedding, outerwear, shoes, socks, diaper bags, gift sets, toys, room decor, and hair accessories. It also offers products comprising denim apparel, coordinating garments, overalls, woven bottoms, t-shirts, fleece, and knit tops. The company markets its products to national department stores, chain and specialty stores, off-price sales channels, discount retailers, and outlet and brand retail stores. As of January 3, 2009, it operated 253 Carter's and 165 OshKosh outlet and brand retail stores.

Double Two is banking safely on the success of its shirts, not on a four-the-hard-way crap shoot. Originally called Double Two because of an innovative design that included two sets of collars and two sets of cuffs, the company has since evolved into a designer and producer of a full range of men's and women's apparel, including pants, skirts, jeans, and suits, though its focus remains primarily on shirts. Products are manufactured in Yorkshire, UK, as well as Eastern Europe, North Africa, and South Asia. Double Two is owned by The Wakefield Shirt Group.

SanMar wants to help you show your team spirit. The firm supplies some 800 different imprintable sportswear and accessory items to screen printers, embroiderers, promotional products distributors, and athletics dealers. SanMar markets T-shirts, golf shirts, hats, bags, and other products. It's the exclusive distributor for the Red House, Tiger Woods Collection, NIKE Golf, PING, and OGIO brands and makes clothing under private labels Port Authority, District Threads, Sport-Tek, CornerStone, and Precious Cargo. SanMar sells Jerzees, Hanes, Gildan, and Outer Banks lines, as well. Executive Marty Lott founded the family-owned business in 1971.

Put a little extra snap, crackle, and pop in your bathtub with Phyzz. The contract manufacturer makes private label effervescent bath, household, and aromatherapy products. It has custom-made bath tablets, beverages, detergents, nutritional supplements, plant food, and more for customers the likes of Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, Scotts Miracle-Gro, Star Nail, and Tommy Hilfiger. The company also offers product development and marketing services. Phyzz products use AquaPops crackling granules made by exclusive agreement with Raven Manufacturing.

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