The Kao Group develops consumer product business that targets general consumers. Kao Group business segments that cater to the consumer include: the Beauty Care Business in which we offer prestige cosmetics, and premium skin care and hair care products; the Human Health Care Business with products that include food and beverage products approved as Foods for Specific Health Uses (FOSHU), and feminine and baby care products; and the Fabric and Home Care Business, which includes laundry detergents and household cleaners. Also, in the Chemical Business we develop chemical products that meet the various needs of industry.

Brand Science, LLC company, which does business as LeSportsac, makes nylon handbags, totes, backpacks, luggage, and related accessories. It also collaborated on collections with well-worn names in the fashion world, such as Diane von Furstenberg, Gwen Stefani, and Stella McCartney. Brand Science distributes its products through specialty and department stores (Macy's, Bloomingdales) in the US and 20 other countries. It also operates an e-commerce site, about 15 boutiques, and five factory outlets under the LeSportsac banner in the US and Mexico. Brand Science (an affiliate of Accessory Network Group) and ITOCHU together acquired LeSportsac in 2006.

Bollman Hat Company is going to bowl anyone over with a Bowler, but the company can still keep your head warm, protected from the sun, and stylish to boot. It sells a variety of hats and hat collections under brands, including Timberland (licensed) and Kangol (licensed); it owns the Bailey, Country Gentleman, Eddy Bros., Helen Kaminski, Ignite, PANTROPIC, and Plaza Suite brands, among others. Bollman, which was founded in 1868, sells its hats in more than 55 countries around the world. In 1985 company management bought the firm from the founding Bollman family.

Redbarn Pet Products was started by two friends who believed there was a better alternative to feeding your dog dry food. They felt that the natural proteins found in fresh meat were important to a dog’s health and well-being and set out to develop a food that was meat based, preserved naturally and convenient to use. The result was the Redbarn Premium Food for Dogs in the roll format. With the aid of food nutritionists, the food was perfected and now includes Beef, Chicken & Liver and Wheat Free Lamb & Rice flavors. With the success of the food under their belt, the next step was to complete the line by adding an assortment of premium quality treats. The result is a full selection of natural body parts and a range of exciting and unique treats. The Redbarn team has since grown to include food scientists who work solely at developing new, wholesome products for your dog to enjoy.

Trans-India Products, which operates as ShiKai Products, is a family-owned leading developer and manufacturer of natural personal care products. ShiKai offers some 50 skin and hair care products, including Borage Dry Skin Therapy lotions and creams, oatmeal and aloe Moisturizing Bath and Shower Gels, Dermaceutical Formulation facial skin care products, and the Salon Naturals color-enhancing hair care line. ShiKai products are sold in natural food and beauty stores, such as Longs Drug Stores, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods Market.

Pranda Jewelry specializes in making affordable gold and silver jewelry set with diamonds and semi-precious stones. Its products (rings, earrings, brooches, lockets, necklaces, and bracelets) are sold globally, mostly with the Pranda brand, but also under names such as Prima, Cristalina, and Century. Pranda has about a dozen manufacturing, wholesale, and retail brand distribution subsidiaries around the world. It launched a German joint venture -- Pranda & Kroll GmbH -- with investor Gregor Kroll to sell gold and silver jewelry in that country and throughout Europe. Pranda Jewelry company continues to expand domestically and overseas.

Intergold Ltd. company was founded in the early 1980s by fifth-generation Armenian jeweler and CEO Miran Armutlu. Investor Benjamin Hubert owns about a quarter of Intergold. Intergold is an innovator of championship sports heavy knuckle bling. The Calgary, Canada-based company makes and markets championship rings and other recognition jewelry for corporations, schools, and professional sports teams of all kinds. Previously having produced only class and corporate rings, in the early 1990's Intergold began to court professional sports teams as their official jewelers. Products are distributed through individual sales representatives, the company Web site, and one retail outlet store.

Buckeye Technologies Inc. was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Buckeye Technologies Inc. manufactures and distributes cellulose-based specialty products made from wood and cotton worldwide. Buckeye Technologies products include chemical cellulose, customized fibers, fluff pulp, and nonwoven materials. Its chemical cellulose is used in the manufacture of various products, including food casings, cigarette filters, rayon filaments, acetate fibers, and thickeners for consumer products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Buckeye Technologies ustomized fibers are used to provide porosity, color permanence, and tear resistance in filters, letterheads, currency papers, and personal stationery, as well as absorbency and softness in cotton balls and cotton swabs. Its fluff pulp and nonwoven materials are used to increase absorbency and fluid transport in products, such as disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products, and adult incontinence products, as well as used to enhance fluid management and strength in wipes, tabletop items, food pads, household wipes, and mops.

The Forever Group, doing business as Forever Natural, wants men, women, and children to lather and smear on its balms, lotions, and potions, but it doesn't want them to put on any airs in the doing. The company is a distributor of Burt's Bees products -- and sometimes refers to itself as Burt's Bees Canada -- including those concerning bath and body care, hair care, hand and foot care, men's grooming, lip color and cosmetics, baby skin care, facial care, travel kits, and natural remedies. Forever Natural also distributes Urban Spa bath products to supermarkets and health food stores across Canada.

George Foreman Enterprises doesn't sell the boxer's namesake grills (Salton does); however, the company is actively looking to make acquisitions and licensing deals. Through its InStride Ventures, formed in 2007, George Foreman makes and markets therapeutic footwear under the George Foreman name to ShopKo. The company also has partnered with G-Nutritional and Vitaquest International (which later formed Vita Ventures) to market and sell vitamins and nutritional supplements using the Foreman trade name. In 2005 the company signed legendary boxing champ George Foreman to a licensing and pitchman deal in exchange for 35% of the company and his name on the marquee.

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