RHE Hatco Inc. company makes and markets western hats for men and women under iconic names such as Stetson, Resistol, and Charlie 1 Horse; it makes dress hats under the Dobbs label. In August 2009, the hat manufacturer was acquired by an affiliate of Pro Equine Group, whose expertise lies in other cowboy accoutrements, such as saddles, ropes, and protective legwear for horses. Previous owner Arena Brands had been shedding its stable of products, such as Imperial Headwear and Montana Silversmiths, when Pro Equine picked up the longtime hat makers.

ASICS Corporation company's name is an acronym of the Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano," meaning "you should pray for a sound mind in a sound body." ASICS makes footwear, sportswear, and uniforms for a number of sports, including basketball, volleyball, track and field, wrestling, and running. ASICS also makes accessories (such as hats, sports bags, and protective gear) and sports apparel; the company sells fashion-oriented items under the Onitsuka Tiger brand. ASICS operates subsidiaries in Australia, China, Europe, and the US.

Marietta makes miniatures -- those little packages of personal care amenities (soaps, dental and hair-care products, and other items) found in hotels and bed-and-breakfast inns. The company also distributes brand-name (Pantene, Vaseline, Yardley of London) and private-label (Fleur de Lis, Lord & Mayfair) products to gift shops, the health-care market, correctional institutions, and military bases. Using its sample-size packaging know-how, the company makes trial-size units for other companies' products, as well. Marietta went public in 1986. When corporate officers were convicted of fraud in 1996, it was acquired by BFMA Holding, which, in turn, sold the company to private equity firm Ares Management in 2004.

Founded in 1973 by Chuck West as Pet Circus, the family-owned company changed its name to Pet Supermarket in 1986. Pet Supermarket has it all for your furry friend. The company sells more than 8,000 pet care products, including food, toys, medicine, and clothing, through its Web site and about 110 stores in a dozen states, primarily Florida. Stores also offer vaccinations for dogs, cats, and ferrets, and sell a variety of small animals, such as hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, and tropical fish. In addition, Pet Supermarket works with area organizations to host adoptions and related events for cats and dogs. Like its pet superstore competitors, customers can take their pets shopping with them.

Spotless Group Limited provides business support services to businesses throughout Australia, New Zealand, the US and about 30 other countries. Its offerings include food services, facilities management, cleaning, laundry services, and print management. Spotless also is a leading maker of clothes hangers and produces labels and packaging for the garment manufacturing and retail sectors. Its customers hail from across the industry spectrum, including education, health care, government, and airports. Recent office openings in Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and Morocco have helped extend Spotless' global reach.

The office products maker was founded in 1952 by its namesake, Peter Pepper. Peter Pepper Products company designs and manufactures office furniture and accessories, including clocks, coat racks, magazine holders, tables, benches, waste baskets -- even planters. Peter Pepper also imports items from Canada, Europe, and Asia. Products are sold through corporate and government contract sales, as well as through retailers (which have included Boise Office Solutions, Ivan Allen Workspace, and Herman Miller). The company operates two facilities in Southern California, runs a showroom in Chicago, and has factory representatives across the US.

Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. was founded in 1980 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas. Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. (Tandy Leather) is a retailer and wholesale distributor of a line of leather and related products, including leather, leatherworking tools, buckles and adornments for belts, leather dyes and finishes, saddle and tack hardware, and do-it-yourself kits. The Company also manufactures leather lacing and kits. The Company operates in four segments: wholesale leathercraft, retail leathercraft, international leathercraft and other. As of December 31, 2008, Tandy Leather operated 30 wholesale stores, 29 operating under the Leather Factory name (26 in the United States and three in Canada) and one operating under the Mid-Continent Leather Sales name. It also operated 73 retail stores operating under the Tandy Leather name (67 in the United States and six in Canada), as well as one combination wholesale and retail store operating under the Tandy Leather Factory name in the United Kingdom. It also owns and operates Roberts, Cushman and Company, Inc.

Prestige Cosmetics makes cosmetics under the Prestige and Prestige Studio Make-Up brand names, as well as under private labels for retailers. Its products include lipstick, cosmetic pencils, lip gloss, powder, eye shadow, blush, concealers, mascara, foundation, and nail polish. Prestige markets its products to mass merchandisers (including Sears and Wal-Mart), drugstores, and supermarkets in the US and about 45 other countries. It operates a plant in Florida and sells its products to distributors in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, and South America. Co-founders and brothers Jacques and Gabriel Cohen own the company.

This Harveys wouldn't be caught dead in the same category as the other famous Harvey-named apparel retailer, the ever-tony Harvey Nichols. Harveys of Oldham makes industrial work wear, uniforms, and protective clothing for clients in many industries, including hospitality and healthcare. The company's garments include flame-retardant and high-visibility coveralls, overalls, lab coats, and chefs' wear. Its Harpoon and Civic brands are more than a half-century old and are manufactured to meet regulatory standards for the workers wearing them. Clothes are distributed wholesale through contracts and brochures, as well as via the company's retail Web site.

American Nutrition, Inc. was founded in 1972 by the late Jack Behnken. American Nutrition company makes more than 300,000 tons of dry and wet food and snacks for dogs and cats annually. Its products are sold under such brand names as Atta Boy, Atta Cat, Basic Plus, Natural Harmony, and Vita Bone. ANI also produces premium biodegradable cat litter. In addition to making its own products for dogs and cats, the company provides contract pet food manufacturing services. It operates production facilities in Arizona, Utah, and Washington.

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