International Absorbents, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is based in North Vancouver, Canada. International Absorbents, Inc., through its subsidiary, Absorption Corp., engages in developing, manufacturing, and marketing animal care and industrial cleanup absorbent products made from off-specification and reclaimed cellulose fibers primarily in North America and internationally. It offers small animal bedding made from cellulose fiber under the CareFRESH, CareFRESH Colors, and CareFRESH Ultra brands; cat litters under the Healthy Pet brand; dog litter products under the Puppy Go Potty brand; and small animal pet bedding under the Healthy Pet and Critter Care brands in the grocery and/or mass merchandiser distribution channels. The company also manufactures loose particulate, pillows, socks, booms, pads, and spill kits for use in spill clean up and plant maintenance in the manufacturing, repair, and operations marketplace; cellulose universal absorbents used to absorb various types of liquids, including oil, water, and chemicals; and floor sweeps made from waste paper fiber. In addition, it distributes small animal food products to pet stores under the Russel Rabbit, Gerty Guinea Pig, and Reggie Rat brands. International Absorbents, Inc. markets its industrial cleanup sorbent products under the Absorbent GP, Absorbent W, SpillSorb, and Spill-Dri trade names. The company offers its products through distributors to general merchandise and pet supply retailers.

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, the nation's #2 pet supply specialty retailer, is hounding PetSmart for top dog status. As the operating subsidiary of holding company PETCO Animal Supplies, it runs more than 950 stores in all 50 US states. Its 15,000-sq.-ft. superstores carry some 10,000 pet-related items, including premium cat and dog foods (Nutro, Hill's Pet Nutrition), collars, leashes, grooming items, toys, and animal habitats. Its stores also offer grooming, training, vet services, and mixed breed DNA testing, and sponsor pet adoption for cats and dogs with local animal-welfare organizations. PETCO's products are also available through its Web site. Buyout firms took PETCO private in 2006.

Established by chairman David Copham in 1985, Liberty Enterprises was acquired by John H. Harland for $160 million in 2005. John D. Harland was acquired in 2007 and merged with Clarke American to become Harland Clarke, Liberty's new parent. Liberty Enterprises can take some credit for the success of credit unions. The company prints checks, deposit slips, and money orders; manufactures credit cards; and provides other services for more than 5,400 credit unions. Cavion Plus -- the result of the merger of the firm's Liberty Internet Services subsidiary with CUNA Network Services -- provides electronic connectivity and security services for credit unions.

CloneCubicles.com was founded 1985 in Dallas, Texas as an office furniture moving and installation business, specializing in the office cubicle market. In 1986 CloneCubicles began refurbishing and liquidating CloneCubicles customers surplus office cubicles. In 1987 CloneCubicles expanded CloneCubicles services nationwide. CloneCubicles sells "clones" of cubicle systems and components made by major manufacturers the likes of Herman Miller. It also makes OEM-compatible add-on parts. CloneCubicles.com's products include chairs, filing cabinets, and privacy panels. As part of its business, the company also leases furniture and offers services such as site selection, design, space planning, and installation. Its customers have included Boeing, Embassy Suites, and the US Army. CloneCubicles.com is a division of Executive Interiors.

Owned by John Anderson, Topa has about 40 businesses involved in auto dealerships, beer distribution, insurance, real estate, and more. Topa's beverage operations include Ace Beverage, Mission Beverages, and Paradise Beverages; the firm dominates the Hawaiian beer market. Brands sold include all major US brews and leading US imports, including Guinness, Heineken, and Anheuser-Busch InBev products. Anderson started in 1956 as a distributor of Hamm's beer. UCLA's Anderson School of Business, to which Anderson donated $15 million, is named for him.

Dr. Martens (aka Doc Martens or Docs), the chunky, thick-soled shoes and boots made by R. Griggs and sold in specialty stores and major retailers. The style has grown beyond the classic, black, lace-up boot to include more than 1,000 variations of boots, shoes, and sandals for adults and children. R. Griggs, one of the UK's biggest shoemakers, returned to its work-boot roots when sales dwindled, but it's back to getting its feet wet elsewhere again. Founded a century ago, the company has been making Docs since 1960. Max Griggs, president, and his brother Stephen, vice chairman, own the company.

Paul Frank Industries (PFI) the firm has been capitalizing on co-founder Paul Frank's cartoon Julius monkey icon -- and the cute-appeal wave he's been riding -- since the company started in 1997. It also boasts characters Skurvy, Clancy, Sheree, and Worry Bear. Its product lines have expanded from plastic wallets to a themed wardrobe for men and women, children's clothes, bedding, kids furniture, and accessories ranging from eyewear and watches to print towels. PFI also does product collaborations with other pop-icon owners. Its products are distributed through about 20 The Paul Frank Stores worldwide and thousands of specialty stores worldwide.

UFP Technologies Inc. company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Georgetown, Massachusetts. UFP Technologies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the design and manufacture of engineered packaging solutions for automotive, computer and electronics, medical, aerospace and defense, industrial, and consumer markets. The company offers packaging products primarily using polyethylene, polyurethane, cross-linked polyethylene foams, and rigid plastics. Its packaging products include end-cap packs for computers, corner blocks for telecommunications consoles, anti-static foam packs for printed circuit boards, die-cut or routed inserts for attache cases, and plastic trays for medical devices and components. The company also fabricates and molds component products made from cross-linked polyethylene foam and other materials, as well as engages in laminating fabrics and other materials to cross-linked polyethylene foams, polyurethane foams, and other substrates. Its component products include automotive interior trim, athletic and industrial safety belts, components for medical diagnostic equipment, nail files and various beauty aids, anti-fatigue mats, and shock absorbing inserts used in athletic and leisure footwear.

Established in 1926, Paoli manufactured chairs for the home before transitioning to office furniture, a market that grew in popularity in the 1970s. HNI purchased Paoli in 2004 from Klaussner Furniture. Paoli does business in offices and boardrooms around the country. Its business is filling those rooms with furniture. Paoli makes wooden tables, desks, cabinets, and upholstered chairs. The company's goods are marketed through about 15 showrooms across the US and via its e-commerce site. Customers come from the corporate, education, and health care industries, as well as government agencies.

SilkSkin has shed its old name, California Cosmetics, for the brand it's best known for. Founded by longtime Hollywood makeup artist Bob Sidell, SilkSkin offers a skin care system by the same moniker through mail order and online. The company makes a line of more than 80 products that include hair care, anti-aging skin care, bath and body products, and makeup. President and CEO Sidell began his career on the set of The Waltons and later worked with Dolly Parton, Drew Barrymore, Heather Locklear, Jaclyn Smith, Joan Collins, and Kathleen Turner. In addition to its new name, the company moved into a new distribution center in Las Vegas and unveiled a new logo in 2008.

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