Alfred Franks and Bartlett PLC company was founded in 1918. Alfred Franks and Bartlett is dedicated to protecting the eyes of its customers and providing accessories that bring their look together. Primarily, the company imports sunglasses for wholesale distribution to retailers such as Woolworths, Matalan, and Peacock, as well as those outside the UK. It has expanded its business to include fashion jewelry, hair accessories, belts, bags, and beauty and personal care items. Alfred Franks and Bartlett specializes in children's shades that carry well-known licensed brands and images such as those of Barbie, SpongeBob SquarePants, the Simpsons, and Disney's portfolio of characters.

Elizabeth Arden, Ltd. is more than a little ardent about its beauty products. The London-based subsidiary of Elizabeth Arden, Inc., Elizabeth Arden Ltd. boasts a sole retail outlet that's situated at the same spot as the company's headquarters. The subsidiary also runs a Red Door Spa at the same location. The cosmetics and scents company creates fragrances and cosmetics specifically for its UK clientele. In 2009 parent Elizabeth Arden launched a fragrance under the licensed Alberta Ferretti name for European markets. Elizabeth Arden Ltd. makes the UK-distributed fragrance, Green Tea Summer. Elizabeth Arden, Ltd. first opened its famed red door to the UK in 1997.

Hamilton Fixture Company was founded in 1959, providing counters to banks, post offices, and other retailers. Hamilton Fixture company designs and makes custom display cases and other fixtures for retailers. It uses such materials as wood, metal, glass, wire, and acrylic. Customers have included Barnes & Noble, Hollywood Video, Starbucks, T.J. Maxx, and Wal-Mart . Hamilton Fixture manufactures, warehouses, and distributes its products through 750,000 sq. ft. of facilities in Ontario, California, and Hamilton, Ohio.

Founded 1985, Hengan International operates more than 150 sales offices throughout Mainland China. Hengan is well-positioned to benefit from rising prosperity in China but is facing rising pulp prices. Hengan International is one of China's leading personal hygiene and household paper products manufacturers. The company makes Hearttex-branded tissue and toilet papers. It also makes sanitary napkins under the brands Anerle and Anle; Anerle-branded disposable baby diapers; and disposable adult diapers under the Elderjoy name. Additionally it makes Banitore-, Bandi-, and Comfitore-branded first aid items and MissMay skin care and cleansing products.

Founder and CEO Jeff Pink established the personal care products manufacturer in 1975. Orly International, Inc. company makes nail lacquers and assorted nail care items that are used internationally in salons and spas in more than 65 countries. Its products also are sold through beauty supply stores, including Ulta and Sally Beauty. Orly's nail treatment products include the Original French Manicure, Fungus MD, Calcium Shield, and 3 Step HandSpa, among others. The company boasts the Get a Grip-brand nail polish cap for ease of use.

Estee Lauder's reach to the UK some 40 years ago has benefited even the most striking European beauties. Estee Lauder Cosmetics develops makeup, skin care, and fragrance products, such as Estee, Beautiful, White Linen, and Knowing. Its operations span major and niche cosmetics markets in the UK. Since the 1960s Estee Lauder's products have made their way into department stores throughout the UK and Ireland. The firm's distribution operations are based in Hampshire. The company's products are sold at a number of stores including Boots the Chemists, Harrods, Selfridges, Pure Beauty Store, Debenhams, and House of Fraser.

United Pet Group (UPG) stands united with pet lovers who want only the best for Fido, Precious, Chirpy, and their other companions. United Pet Group company makes and markets premium pet foods and supplies for a variety of pets, including cats, dogs, fish, birds, and small animals. UPG manufactures its products under such brand names as Aquarium Systems, Dingo, Eight in One, Tetra, Jungle Talk, Lazy Pet, Perfecto Manufacturing, Marineland, Nature's Miracle, and Poop Patrol. United Pet Group company's acquisition of the Jungle brand in 2005 was its most recent purchase in a spate of about a dozen deals since 1997. UPG's parent company Spectrum Brands and UPG emerged from six months in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in August 2009.

Creightons can help. Specializing in natural skin care products, Creightons is a contract manufacturer for the personal care and cosmetics industries worldwide. Founded as Creighton's Laboratories in 1952, the cosmetics company serves department stores and supermarket chains. Its products, made through its Potter + Moore Innovations facility in Peterborough, include salon hair care, shower gels, men's shaving and skin care products, lip balms, sun care items, bath oils and additives, and powders. Creightons first floated as a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange in 1986, and its assets were transferred to its Potter + Moore subsidiary in 2006.

Volcom, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. Volcom, Inc. (Volcom), is a designer, marketer and distributor of young mens and young womens clothing, footwear, accessories and related products under the Volcom brand name. Its products include t-shirts, fleece, bottoms, tops, jackets, boardshorts, denim, outerwear, sandals, girls swimwear and a complete collection of kids clothing, combine fashion, functionality and athletic performance. As of December 31, 2008, the Company operated 13 full-price Volcom branded retail stores and licensed an additional eight full-price stores. In addition the Company own two multibrand Laguna Surf & Sport stores. On January 17, 2008, the Company acquired Electric Visual Evolution LLC (Electric). Effective August 1, 2008, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of Laguna Surf & Sport.

LT Apparel Group, also known as Lollytogs, is all about providing the proper togs for the wee tots. It designs and makes fashion, licensed, and school uniform apparel under brand names French Toast, Healthtex, Pelle Pelle, @School, U2 Uniforms, and Cotler, among others. It primarily makes children's wear for girls and boys, including activewear, denim, outerwear, playwear, sportswear, and swimwear. LT Apparel targets a variety of distribution outlets, selling its products in department stores and discount stores, as well as in independent retail outlets. About half of the top 100 retailers in the US sell its children's wear. The company was launched in 1958 by Sam Gindi and Morris and Alfred Sutton.

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