As Iams tells it, Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to fetch her portly pooch a bag of Eukanuba Large Breed Weight Control food. The Iams Company makes Eukanuba and Iams dry and canned versions of premium dog and cat foods and sells them in pet supply stores and veterinarians' offices in more than 70 countries. However, North America accounts for the vast majority of the company's sales. Founded by Paul Iams in 1946, Iams also funds research efforts related to animal dermatology, geriatrics, allergies, and nutrition through its Paul F. Iams Technical Center. Former chairman Clayton Mathile acquired the company in 1982 and sold it to consumer products giant Procter & Gamble in 1999.

James Lock & Co. London's leading hatter, which was established in 1676, specializes in custom-fit headwear and holds files of impressions of clients' heads taken using a conformateur. From tweed caps to riding headwear, ladies summer hats to couture hats, and fedoras to top hats, James Lock hats can be found in leading shops throughout the world.

The Tranzonic Companies makes and distributes personal care products, cleaning and safety products, and industrial textiles nationwide. It also manufactures private-label and brand-name products (Maxithins, Precious, and Health Guards) for other companies in the same industry and is a major manufacturer of sanitary-napkin dispensing machines. Tranzonic repackages and distributes industrial wiping materials, cleaning chemicals, and disposable work clothing through its CCP Industries subsidiary. Investment firm Linsalata Capital Partners bought Tranzonic in 1998.

Avery Dennison was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California with additional offices in Brea and Westlake Village, California; Framingham, Massachusetts; Mentor, Ohio; Hong Kong and Kunshan, China; Leiden, the Netherlands; and Zug, Switzerland. Avery Dennison Corporation produces pressure-sensitive materials, office products, tickets, tags, labels, and other converted products. It has three segments: Pressure-Sensitive Materials, Retail Information Services, and Office and Consumer Products. Pressure-Sensitive Materials segment offers pressure-sensitive materials, including papers, plastic films, metal foils, and fabrics to label printers and converters; graphic products to the architectural, commercial sign, and digital printing markets; durable cast and reflective films to the construction, automotive, fleet transportation markets; scrim-reinforced vinyl material for banner sign applications; reflective films for traffic and safety applications; and acrylic polymer adhesives and protective coatings.Retail Information Services segment provides price marking and brand identification products, including woven and printed labels, graphic and barcode tags, price tickets, carton labels, RFID tags, barcode printers, molded plastic fastening and application devices, and security management products for retailers, apparel manufacturers, distributors, and industrial customers. Office and Consumer Products segment provides printable media and other products, such as copiers, ink-jet and laser printer labels and cards, related computer software, and index products; and organization, filing, and presentation products, such as binders, dividers, and sheet protectors. It also offers writing instruments, markers, adhesives, and specialty products. Avery Dennison also offers specialty tapes, engineered films, RFID inlays, and postage stamps. The company was formerly known as Avery International Corporation changed its name to Avery Dennison Corporation in 1990.

Cosmetic Essence specializes in the formulation, manufacturing, and filling of personal care products. The company also offers packaging design and distribution services. Its product lines consist of color cosmetics, creams and lotions, perfumes, bath and hair care items, and household supplies. Customers include leading branded manufacturers and major retailers nationwide. Until 2009 Cosmetic Essence was owned by private investment firm Onex.

It was the 1980s: Robin Williams wore rainbow suspenders, Tom Hanks wore a dress, and if you were hot, you had the Jordache look. Fast-forward more than two decades: Jordache Enterprises offers jeans, apparel, and accessories (shoes, purses) primarily for teens, mostly through decidedly non-designer retailers, such as Wal-Mart. It also licenses the Jordache name for eyewear and luggage. Jordache makes jeans under license for Gasoline, Sasson, KIKIT, FUBU, and U.S. Polo Association. Its premium Jordache Vintage line is sold at specialty stores. In 1977 a New York City store, owned by brothers and Israeli immigrants Joe, Ralph, and Avi Nakash, was burned and looted; insurance enabled them to launch Jordache.

Roc Apparel Group spins some savvy sportswear. The apparel firm was founded by hip-hop artists and operates as Rocawear. It makes and licenses men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories. Products are sold online and in Macy's, as well as other US retailers and specialty chains. Rocawear, which caters to hip-hop and urban crowds, is steered by music mogul, Def Jam executive, and creative director Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. It has diversified and added bling to its portfolio when it teamed with Tiffany. Rocawear developed a line of luxury watches, jewelry, and accessories named Tiret, which are sold at showstopping prices. Brand firm Iconix bought the company in 2007.

Lather Inc. Company makes and markets hair care, skin care, and body products for women, men, and babies. It also sells aromatherapy items and accessories such as pumice stones. Lather sells products through its handful of namesake shops in Arizona, New York, and California; national and international upscale department stores (Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's); QVC; and a catalog. It also wholesales its products and provides them to hotels and resorts. The company is expanding into other states, such as Georgia, by way of a new niche -- airport stores.

Wally's was founded in 1991. Wally's Natural Products wants you to stick it in your ear -- the company's handmade ear candles that is. The personal care products firm is one of the largest suppliers of ear candles in the US for removing ear wax naturally. Wally's has modernized the more than 2,000-year-old practice of ear coning by offering disposable hollow candles constructed of unbleached cotton or linen dipped in paraffin or beeswax. Its products, which include ear candles, oil, and its Practical Guide to Ear Candling, are sold at certain pharmacies, natural health food stores, and GNC, as well as through the company's Web site and other e-tailers.

Mamiye Brothers, Inc. company is a manufacturer of branded children's and teen's apparel, with brands such as Bratz, Bongo, Guess? Kids, Hello Kitty, and C7P (Chip and Pepper Foster), among others. The company's products are distributed to department stores, specialty stores, and mass market retailers. The family-owned and -operated company was founded in 1946 by the Mamiyes. It acquired subsidiary Flapdoodles Apparel in 2005 and extended its reach into juniors jeanswear in mid-2006 through its acquisition of the juniors license for Bongo. Mamiye Brothers added the "Little Me" kids clothing line in 2007, when it purchased the brand from S. Schwab Company.

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