Joseph Turner was founded by former number-cruncher Chris Legard in 1987. Joseph Turner is looking to expand its corrale of stylish devotees without bringing on the bricks. The tailored shirtmaker retails two-fold Egyptian cotton shirts and markets other items of apparel, including ties made of silk from Northern Italy; sterling-silver or gilt-plated cufflinks; cashmere and lamb-wool pullover sweaters made in Scotland; dress and casual shoes; and a variety of accessories. The company's retail operations include catalog and online sales; it does not retail through storefront shops.

Rosy Blue, Inc., its US arm, was officially established in 1974. Rosy Blue company designs, manufactures, and distributes fine diamonds and bridal and fashion jewelry across a wide range of price points to mass and independent jewelry retailers, as well as department stores nationwide. With offices in more than 15 countries, the company makes its own jewelry under the Orra and ROSIBLU names as well as jewelry for partners, such as Canadia and Vera Wang. In the 1970s, when many Indian diamond houses were moving their operations to New York City, Rosy Blue's parent company (India-based Rosy Blue Group) followed suit.

Global Group was founded in 1966 by chairman Saul Feldberg. He and his family still control the company. The Global Group Worldwide company manufactures all sorts of seating, including leather, management, multi-shift, ergonomic, industrial, reception, and all-purpose. It also makes other kinds of office furniture, such as desks, workstations, tables, and filing cabinets. With factories around the world, Global Group distributes its products to Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the US. Brands include Adaptabilities (meeting room tables), Frisco (leather executive seating), and Presidential (bookcases, desks, hutches and other casegoods).

Founded in Dallas in 1973, Bag'n Baggage was acquired out of bankruptcy in mid-2008 by Colorado Baggage Company and renamed Colorado Bag'n Baggage. The company stocks luggage and travel goods from such manufacturers as Hartmann and Tumi, among many others. It also sells backpacks, business and travel accessories, business cases, luggage racks, travel organizers, and wallets from about 35 mall stores in about a dozen states. The company, which also does business as Houston Trunk Factory, Malm Luggage, and Colorado Baggage Co., offers repair services for luggage and leather goods, as well.

Astor & Black Custom Clothiers, as the company's Web site proclaims, pretty much says it all. Astor & Black Custom company's handmade, custom-tailored suits, pants, shirts, and jackets have graced the likes of Alonzo Mourning, Brady Quinn, Jeff Faine, and other pro athletes. A&B's sales agents visit client's homes and offices for measurements and fittings, with clothing priced up to 80% less than competitors. A&B has representatives in about 25 cities, mostly in the US, with orders going to more than 100 tailors overseas. CEO David Schottenstein, who formed the company in 2004, hails from a family that has made a fortune with discount-oriented retail holdings, such as Value City Department Stores, DSW, and Filene's Basement.

Vera Bradley Designs was formed in 1982 by friends Patricia Miller and Barbara Bradley Baekgaard when they realized a lack of good-looking luggage for women. They named the company after Barbara's mother, Vera Bradley. Vera Bradley Designs likes its customers to carry around lots of baggage. It designs and makes quilted handbags and travel bags, as well as travel accessories, such as cosmetic bags, curling iron covers, and pocket wallets. The company's products are available in some 3,500 gift and specialty stores and about 30 Vera Bradley retail stores in the US. In addition to its core products, it offers licensed items, including Vera Bradley-brands rugs, eyewear, stationery, and home decor items.

Scott Pet Products wants it Pork Chomps to be the chew of choice for pets over rawhides. The company manufactures products for pets, including collars, feeding bowls, kennels and pet crates, sleeping mats, and baked pork skin chews named Pork Chomps. Scott Pet Products makes and markets birdseed, as well, that accounts for about a quarter of the company sales. The family-owned firm was established to make sporting dog collars in 1975. Its founder, T. E. Scott, has since passed the reins on to his son-in-law and daughter, Mike (CEO) and Kathy (marketing director) Bassett, who run the company today.

Aspen Pet Products, Inc. company was founded in 1979 and was acquired by Petmate (formerly Doskocil Manufacturing Company) in 2006. Aspen Pet Products might be the blame for your pet's "Booda" belly or what brings out his or her "Dogzilla." The company makes and distributes pet treats, toys, and supplies, such as leashes and collars, bones, ropes and chews, litter, litter boxes, and shampoos. Some of Aspen Pet's better known lines include Booda pet toys, Yum-It-Up and Nummies treats, Snuffy's dog chews, and Buckaroo rawhides. The pet products provider sells its items to pet specialty retailers, mass merchants, and pet supply distributors and catalogs. Aspen Pet launched its Dogzilla line of dog toys in 2008.

UB Global is the exporting arm for the UB Group of companies, which includes India's largest brewery, United Breweries, and the country's largest liquor distributor, United Spirits. UB Global ships beer, whisky, rum, vodka, gin, and brandy to more than 75 countries around the world. Under the Kissan and Blue Mountain brands, UB Global exports jars of pickled gherkins as well as jars of guava, mango, and papaya purees to more than 20 countries. The company also makes leather shoes for such brands as Bostonian, Espirit, Florsheim, Geox, and Hush Puppies, as well as clothing for Lafuma, Vivarte, and Umbro. Aventis pharmaceuticals and medical supplies manufactured under the name UB Care are sold in Africa.

Fujicopian makes the clear plastic film that goes over the face of electronics and keeps it from getting scratched. The company also manufactures the inked and thermal transfer ribbons used in computer printers and cash registers, among other devices. The company's products are used in computing equipment made by electronics manufacturers including Oki Data, Toshiba, and Hitachi. Fujicopian also makes carbon paper, correction and glue tapes, and other printing-related products. Fujicopian USA opened in South Carolina in 2002.

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