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.

Phat (acronymic slang for "pretty hot and tempting") Fashions designs and markets urban hip-hop fashions for men, women, and children under the Phat Farm and Baby Phat names. It also makes clothing in Big & Tall sizes. The company's products are sold through department and specialty stores, company-owned Phat Farm stores in New York and Montreal, and a Web site. Most of Phat Fashions' products -- which include apparel and accessories -- bear the brand name. The company got into footwear in 2008. Entrepreneur and hip-hop media guru Russell Simmons founded Phat Fashions in 1992; he sold it to clothier Kellwood in 2004.

Pou Chen was founded in 1969. Pou Chen is one company that's full of sole. Its Yue Yuen subsidiary is the world's largest athletic shoe manufacturer turning out more than 100 million pair a year for customers like NIKE, adidas, Reebok, New Balance, and Puma. The company also makes plastic sandals and shoe parts as well as thin film transistor LCD modules and monitors. Footwear, produced in China, Indonesia, Mexico, Viet Nam, and the US, account for about two-thirds of sales. Pou Chen also makes hiking and work boots for Dr. Marten, Timberland, and Wolverine. The company, which handles its own R&D, chemical processing, logistics, and delivery, is planning to expand its retail and manufacturing operations.

Takasago International (U.S.A.) hopes to leave you smelling like a rose. The company develops a variety of flavors and extracts that are used in beverages, candies, mints, perfumes, and colognes. Takasago's product line also includes fine chemicals and aroma chemicals. In late 2008 the firm acquired New Jersey-based Wessel Fragrances in a bid to gain access to Wessel's customers in the household and personal care products markets. The company is the US subsidiary of Tokyo-based Takasago International, a leading fragrance supplier in the Asia-Pacific region, that was established in 1920.

S. B. Foot Tanning Co. company, founded by Silas B. Foot, is a tannery that offers products made from cow hides. A subsidiary of Red Wing Shoe Company, the firm uses cattle hides sourced in the US to make leather items. Its primary products include such as items as camouflage, upholstery, and footwear. Superior to cloth and canvas, S. B. Foot Tanning's camouflage-pattern leather is in demand by sportsmen, while its natural, polished full-grain leather is used to make upscale upholstery (chairs and couches). Its footwear leathers are used to make casual shoes, men's dress shoes, safety shoes, western boots, and work boots.

Slimma plc is engaged in the manufacture, marketing and wholesale of ladieswear. The Company's portfolio includes the Premier collection, the Exclusive collection and the Lingerie collection. The Premier collection brands include Frank Usher, Dusk, Coterie and Quintesse. It designs, sources the manufacture of and wholesale ladies’ ready-to-wear occasion wear and accessories to department stores and independent shops in over 30 countries worldwide. The Exclusive collection includes the designing, subcontracting the manufacture of and the distribution of branded ladies’ wear collections, including Peter Martin, Slimma and Cattiva, to independent ladies’ shops in the United Kingdom, Eire and the United States. Its Lingerie Collection includes Splendour, a range of lingerie products offering solutions for the special occasion outerwear, and Beau Bra, a range of feminine lingerie. In December 2008, the Company acquired two brands, Michel Ambers and Claudia Stevens.

Esselte makes paper-based filing and document management items (files, binders, folders, covers), workspace products (staplers, letter trays), and computer accessories under the Esselte, Leitz, Oxford, Pendaflex, and Xyron brands. Customers range from wholesalers and direct marketers to office superstores and mass retailers, including Wal-Mart, Target, and Staples. Esselte is controlled by equity firm J. W. Childs Associates.

With a rich heritage, and origins dating back to 1795, the Dixon Ticonderoga Company throughout history have made our mark through quality, integrity,respect and perseverance. Today the Dixon Ticonderoga continues to make Dixon mark manufacturing and marketing writing instruments, art supplies and tools for self expression, making each of our products “The Best of its Kind”. Dixon Ticonderoga Company has become more than a writing and art products company. Dixon Ticonderoga is a company that empowers people to take conscious and subliminal thoughts, facts, ideas and dreams, and preserve them using tools that are simply extensions of themselves.

Lixit (originally Atco Manufacturing) was established in 1968 by Dr. Frank Atchley. Lixit Corporation wants to keep your pet hydrated. The company is the the largest small animal watering device manufacturer in the world. Lixit manufactures a variety of pet care products such as bowls and feeders, odor control items, pine shavings bedding, and water bottles. Its products are marketed under 30 different labels and sold through specialty retailers nationwide.

The Charmer Sunbelt Group is one of the nation's leading distributors of fine wines, spirits, beers, bottled water, and other non-alcoholic products. The Charmer Sunbelt Group operates in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and The District of Columbia. The Charmer Sunbelt Group vision is to be recognized by The Charmer Sunbelt Group customers and suppliers as the superior distributor of alcoholic beverages in all regions where we conduct business.While growth is an important element of business, The Charmer Sunbelt Group focus is on becoming the preeminent beverage distributor. The Charmer Sunbelt Group will accomplish this through dedication in providing The Charmer Sunbelt Group customers and suppliers with the best possible service. This will be achieved by continually upgrading the systems that provide a competitive advantage to The Charmer Sunbelt Group business partners.The Charmer Sunbelt Group exceptional sales and logistics teams provide valued product knowledge and timely sales support. State of the art warehousing management and delivery systems insure that The Charmer Sunbelt Group products are delivered to the client accurately and in peak condition. This commitment to the beverage industry, combined with a strong focus on new technology and information exchange, enables us to achieve The Charmer Sunbelt Group goal of outstanding service.

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