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Koninklijke Philips Electronics, N.V. (NYSE: PHG) is a global leader in electronics. With over 120,000 employees in roughly 150 countries, the firm operates in four business segments: Consumer Electronics, Medical Systems, Lighting, and Domestic Appliances and Personal Care. Consumer Electronics...

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) is a consumer products giant. The multi-billion dollar corporation produces mainly paper products, including well-known brands such as Kleenex, Huggies, and Scott paper towels. Kimberly-Clark is perhaps most recognized for its innovation in its Pull-Ups diapers, a...

TECO Energy, Inc. operates regulated electric and gas utilities in Florida and competes in the coal mining industry in Central Appalachia. Tampa Electric Company, its largest subsidiary, is a regulated Florida utility that supplies electricity to 668,000 customers and delivers natural gas to...

Invitrogen (NYSE:IVGN) sells biotechnology products and services to academic and governmental institutions as well as professional drug-discovery and pharmaceutical companies. The company divides its business into two main segments: BioDiscovery focuses on genetic and protein assays and markers...

Kelly Services (NASDAQ: KELYA) is a staffing company that makes money by placing people in temporary positions at firms around the globe. About 45% of the company’s placements are for the commoditized low-skilled positions.[1] In 2009, the company provided temporary employment for approximately...

Kaydon (NYSE:KDN) primarily sells friction control bearings and filtration products, and is the leading manufacturer of wind turbine bearings. It competes against the big three machine tools & accessories companies, Timken Company (TKR), Stanley Works (SWK) , and Kennametal (KMT) ; KDN's sales...

K-Swiss (NASDAQ:KSWS) is a Los Angeles-based manufacturer of athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories. Operating through two brands, K-Swiss and Palladium, K-Swiss makes most of its money by selling its products at wholesale rates to large retailers, pro shops, and specialty...

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) makes building materials, including fiberglass insulation, asphalt, and roofing products.[1] The company is best known for its trademarked PINK colored residential and commercial fiberglass insulation - but in 2000, the company was forced to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy...

Hologic is a leading developer, manufacturer, and supplier of diagnostic and medical imaging systems primarily dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women. The company focuses its resources on developing systems and subsystems offering superior image quality and diagnostic accuracy, which...

Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF) is a full-service investment bank and asset management firm focused on growth and middle-market companies--those with revenues between $25 million and $1 billion. The firm advises its clients on merging with or acquiring other companies, assists in raising...

Jarden Corporation, (NYSE: JAH) a U.S. consumer products manufacturer, owns brands in more than twenty niche markets. The conglomerate makes everything from Mr. Coffee kitchen appliances to Coleman camping products and Bicycle and Bee playing cards. Because Jarden's brands are concentrated in...

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) is a fast food hamburger restaurant chain that operates and franchises 2,212 Jack in the Box locations in 18 states. In addition to it's traditional business, Jack in the Box also operates the Qdoba mexican grill concept, with 510 locations in 42 states. Jack in...

JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ: JAKK) is the third largest toy manufacturer in the United States by revenue. The company makes action figures, toy cars, dolls, and video games.[1][2] In addition to its own product lines, such as Funnoodle and Flying Color, JAKKS also has licensing agreements for several...

JM Smucker Company (NYSE: (SJM)) is a leader in the market for branded food products and has built the trademark Smucker’s into a household name. The company sells kitchen staples like peanut butter, fruit spreads, cooking oil, and baking goods, and it has diversified its portfolio in recent...

Joy Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYG) manufactures mining equipment used to extract coal, copper, and iron ore. commodity prices directly impact the demand for Joy Global's products and services. When prices are high, mining companies turn to Joy Global for equipment and expand their operations. The...

Santa Clara, California, based Intevac, Inc. (IVAC) manufactures thin-film disk sputtering equipment for the thin-film disk /hard disk drives (HDD) industry and develops cutting-edge technology for extreme low-light imaging sensors, cameras, and systems. The company operates in two business...

International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) makes paper and packaging products. The company's top paper brand is Hammermill, and printing paper represented 46% of the company's 2009 operating income.[1] 78% of of net sales in 2009 came within the United States. [2] In July 2005, the company...

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) makes slot machines and other electronic casino games. IGT sells the majority of its products directly to casinos and produces nearly 70% of slot machines in North America.[1][2] The company also develops and sells casino network systems, including...

ABB is a global provider of power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. Their core offering is elimination of waste due to to inefficient energy transmission or unnecessary labor hours which ABB provides...

Headquartered in New York City, Inter Parfums, Inc. is a worldwide marketer of prestige and mass-market perfumes, cosmetics and health specializes in prestige fragrances with a focus on licensed designer brands. Prestige fragrances represent 89% of total sales. Inter Parfums has nine major...