David J. Sutton

BIC Corp. manufactures and supplies disposable ballpoint pens and cigarette lighters. It also offers disposable shavers. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Shelton, CT.

Nash-Finch Co. operates as a wholesale food distributor. It operates through three segments: Military Food Distribution, Food Distribution and Retail. The Military Food Distribution segment engages in selling and distributing grocery products to U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Food Distribution segment sells and distributes variety of nationally branded and private label grocery products and perishable food products from various distribution centers to many independent retail locations located across the U.S. The Retail segment is made up of various corporate-owned grocery stores which are operating under the Sun Mart, Econofoods, Avanza, the Family Thrift Center, Pick 'n Save, Family Fresh Market, Prairie Market, Saver's Choice, Wally's Supermarkets and Wholesale Food Outlet banners. The company was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Part of Rite Aid Corp., Perry Drug Stores, Inc. is a drug store chain. The company is based in Waterford, MI. Perry Drug Stores was acquired by Rite Aid Corp. on January 30, 1995 for $132 million.

Schering Plough Corp. manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals, consumer and animal health care products. The firm discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. owns and operates grocery stores. It offers fresh meat, specialty foods, health care, and general merchandise items. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Kansas City, KS.

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (Investment Management) (BBH-IM) is the investment management division of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1931 and do-business-as Brown Brothers Harriman Mutual Fund Advisory Department. BBH-IM advises or sub-advises Mutual Funds, an ETF, and UCITS Funds.

Home Products International Inc. provides home organizational solutions. Its products include totes and tubs, carts and drawers, clear storage, decorative storage, irons, hampers and sorters, drying racks, laundry accessories, laundry bags, totes carts, hangers and clips, hanging organizers, garment storage, hooks, kitchen equipment, and bathroom equipment. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Gates Corp. engages in the manufacturing of power transmission belts and fluid power products. Its products include belts, hoses, industrial power transmission, and fluid power and automotive. Its services include gates global oil and gas, original equipment, product application engineering, customer service and experience. The firm serves the agriculture, automotive, construction, food and beverage, general manufacturing, mining and power sports industries. The company was founded by Charles Gates Sr. in 1911 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Part of Identity Group Holdings Corp., US Stamp & Sign is a company that engages in synthetic rubber manufacturing. The company is based in Cookeville, TN. US Stamp & Sign was acquired by Mark Brown on May 01, 1996.

Identity Group LLC provides signage solutions. It offers interior and architectural signage, ink stamps, marking devices, business stationery, specialty inks, dynamic digital signage and much more. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

L&R Distributors, Inc. operates as a general merchandise and specialty distributor. It provides cosmetics, health and beauty care, hair care, and stationery. The company was founded in January 1956 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

National Grocers Association operates as a national trade association representing the retail and wholesale grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. It represents affiliated associations, manufacturers, and service suppliers, as well as other entrepreneurial companies. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc. represents the chain community pharmacy industry. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to advance the interests and objectives of pharmacies, which are the face of neighborhood healthcare. The CEO of the company is Steven C. Anderson.

Ball's Food Stores, Inc. owns and operates supermarkets. The firm operates 30 supermarkets in Kansas City under the Balls, Hen House Markets, and Price Chopper banners. It has locations in Fairway, Leawood, Prairie Village, Lenexa, and Olathe. The company was founded by Sidney Ball and Mollie Ball in 1923 and is headquartered in Kansas City, KS.

Associated Grocers of Florida, Inc. distributes groceries and other food products. It products include dry grocery, cigarettes, store supplies, HBC/GM, dairy, frozen foods, bakery, ice cream, meat and deli. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL.

Gray Drug Stores, Inc. distributes and sells drugs. The private company is based in Cleveland, OH.

Mission Road Ministries provides services and supports with developmental disability or a related condition to adults and children. The company was founded by Clifford Bledsoe and Adele Bledsoe in 1947 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Food Marketing Institute, Inc. develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The International Housewares Association provides opportunities and programs to assist its members in increasing profits. The non-profit company is based in Ventnor City, NJ.

Part of Manchester, Inc., C & S Orlando is a company that sells cars. The company is based in Orlando, FL. C&S Orlando was acquired by Manchester, Inc. on September 20, 2007.

Mapa Spontex, Inc. is a private company based in TN.

Cards N' Such, Inc. distributes greeting cards. The company is headquartered in Northglenn, CO.

The Private Label Manufacturers Association was founded in 1979. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company hosts an annual Private Label Trade Show, which has been the industry event of the year for over 40 years. The event provides access to the growing private label market in the United States and abroad.

U.S. Transport, Inc. provides trucking transportation services. The firm operates as a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. It transports dry and bulk, manufacturing, heavy industry, and many other commodities. The company is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates, Inc. engages in retail grocers services. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Pinson, AL.

The Old Globe Theatre owns and operates performing arts theater. The company was founded by Craig F. Noel in 1935 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.