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General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Branding Brand, Inc. develops and provides mobile e-commerce sites and applications. It caters to clients from the food and beverage, apparel, cosmetics, technology, and automotive markets. The firm’s products include interactive multimedia catalogs, video libraries, social media integration, and push notifications. The company was founded by Christopher G. Mason, Joey Rahimi, and Christina L. Koshzow in 2008 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Wells Enterprises, Inc. manufactures and distributes ice cream and frozen treats. Its brands include Blue Bunny, Blue Ribbon Classics, Bomb Pop, Sorbabes and Weight Watchers Frozen Novelties. The firm offers products to grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, vending outlets, restaurants, and foodservice establishments. The company was founded by Fred H. Wells Jr. in 1913 and is headquartered in Le Mars, IA.

Axel Johnson Inc. engages in supplying energy products and services. It develops water softeners, filters, drinking water systems, and water purification systems to residential and light commercial customers. The firm provides material handling services. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

KPS Capital Partners LP (KPS Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Eugene Keilin, Michael Psaros and David Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. engages in the provision of services for product safety certification. It offers certification, testing, inspection, auditing, validation, advisory and education services, bundles, software, and test tools. The company was founded by William Henry Merrill Jr. in 1894 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Part of Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, Vermont American Corp. is a company that manufactures and sells power tools. The company is based in Greenville, NC. Vermont American was acquired by Robert Bosch GmbH from Emerson Electric Co. on 2000-11-07.

Robert Bosch Tool Corp. manufactures power tools and accessories. It provides tools like cordless drills, fastening, hammers and hammer drills, grinders and metalworking sanders. The company sells products under brand names like Bosch, Dremel, Skil and Vermont. Robert Bosch Tool is located in Mount Prospect, IL.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Ariens Co. manufactures outdoor power equipment for consumer and commercial use. Its products include snow removal, residential mowing, commercial mowing, chore equipment, and parts and accessories. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Brillion, WI.

STIHL, Inc. manufactures chainsaw, edgers, leaf blowers, saw chains, and trimmers. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

JEG'S High Performance provides spare parts for domestic and imported cars, street rods, pro stock cars, and sports and racing cars. It operates warehouses, chassis shops, call centers, and has several retail stores throughout Columbus. The company was founded by Jeg Coughlin Sr. in 1960 and is headquartered in Delaware, OH.

Echo, Inc. develops and manufactures landscaping equipment for both the commercial and residential markets. It offers different types of products including trimmers, brush cutters, power edgers, power blowers, chain saws, hedge clippers, power pruners, and sprayers. The firm also markets its products through independent dealers under the brand names ECHO, Shindaiwa, ECHO Bear Cat, and Crary. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Lake Zurich, IL.

Brand Holdings LLC is an American company that focuses on improving cell rejuvenation for healthier aging. The company's products are science-backed and designed to help individuals live a fuller and healthier life. The company offers a range of products such as the world's strongest collagen, 5htp, bedtime burn, lions man, and more, all designed to deliver real and fast results. The company's high-dose collagen capsules support healthy bones, joints, and digestion while fostering youthful-looking skin, hair, and nails. The CEO of the company is Jeff R. Hennion.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is a non-profit company that focuses on advancing equipment manufacturers in the marketplace. The company is based in Milwaukee, WI. The company's services include advocacy, safety, trade shows and events, and market data.

Positec Tool Corp. is an American company that manufactures lawn and garden equipment, power tools, and lifestyle products under the Worx® and Rockwell® brands. Positec Tool is based in Charlotte and has subsidiaries in the United States. The private company also sells Cat® power tools under a licensing agreement with Caterpillar®. The company has been designing, engineering, and manufacturing power tools since 1994 and markets and distributes its products to home improvement retailers throughout the United States and other countries. The CEO of the company is Michael A. Jones.

Ariens Co. Ltd. manufactures and distributes garden and lawn equipment. The company is headquartered in Tetbury, the United Kingdom.

Active Exhaust Corp. designs and manufactures gasoline engine and diesel exhaust management systems. Its services include testing of existing exhaust systems, custom manufacturing of components and state of the art powder coating. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of Citrin Cooperman & Co. LLP, Shepard, Schwartz & Harris LLP provides accounting and consulting services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded in 1935 by Irving Shepard, Morris Schwartz. Shepard, Schwartz & Harris was acquired by Citrin Cooperman & Co. LLP on July 18, 2022.

Whirlpool Canada LP manufactures and distributes home and kitchen appliances. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. develops businesses choosing to startup, relocate or add operations in Wisconsin. It provides assistance for investors, entrepreneurs, business growth, exporting and community development. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Knockaround LLC offers sunglasses and accessories online. It offers a variety of models and color choices and other accessories, such as belts and duffel bags. The firm also offers custom do-it-yourself sunglasses. The company was founded by Adam Moyer in 2005 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Part of Ariens Co., Ariens UK Ltd. is a company that manufactures and distributes power equipment. The company is based in Salford, UK and was founded in 2010.

Skydeck LLC (Skydeck) is a private equity and venture capital firm firm founded in 2013 by Taiber Jon & Michael Polsky. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Emil Nutrition LLC provides health and wellness supplements and nutrition products. The company is headquartered in Sheridan, WY.