Consumer Goods

Commercial Tire Corporate Office

Commercial Tire was founded in Boise, Idaho, in 1968 by current owner and CEO J.R. “Bob” Schwenkfelde. The company operates a chain of tire and brake stores in Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

The company is best known for tires, however, they also perform brake service, roadside assistance, and other diagnostic services, such as batteries and wheel alignments. The company provides tire replacement for almost every vehicle, including golf carts, high performance tires, lawn equipment, farm and agricultural tires, as well as fleet services.

Commercial Tire has headquarters in Meridian, Idaho, but the original store in Boise still operates daily. Bridgestone is the biggest selling tire, although the company offers other name brands, including Firestone, Yokohama, and Cooper tires.

Commercial Tire

History

Empire Today Corporate Office

Empire Today was founded in 1959 by Seymour Cohen, originally as Empire Plastic Covers, in Chicago, Illinois. By 1965, the company had expanded its services to include cleaning and installing carpets and drapes. The name was then changed to Empire Home Services. In 2003, the company was sold and it changed its name to Empire Today.

The company operates a chain of flooring and drapery service, which includes the installation of carpet, hardwood flooring, and window treatments. Floor Covering Weekly has named Empire their #1 or #2 seller of flooring and home improvement services between 2007 and 2010. The company has more than 75 locations and has served more than 1 million customers.

In 2011, Empire Today implemented a carpet and padding recycling program to minimize the environmental impact of their day-to-day operations.

In November 2016, the company announced that they had been acquired by H.I.G. Capital, a private equity company.

In December 2019, the Better Business Bureau awarded Empire Today with its 2019 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

Empire Today is best known for their in-home service, including measurements, and next day installation, as well as a simple, but catchy jingle in television commercials. The company has headquarters located in Northlake, Illinois.

Empire Today

History

In 2011, Empire Today implemented a carpet and padding recycling program to minimize the environmental impact of their day-to-day operations.

In November 2016, the company announced that they had been acquired by H.I.G. Capital, a private equity company.

In December 2019, the Better Business Bureau awarded Empire Today with its 2019 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics.

Valco Baby Corporate Office

Valco Baby was a baby and stroller manufacturer for nearly 35 years in Australia before doing business in the US. The company designs and manufactures baby and toddler items.

The company is best known for its “prams” (as strollers are called in Australia), although they do sell other items, including diaper bags, replacement parts, sun shades, and portable cribs. The company has brick and mortar stores in almost every state in the US, as well as an active eCommerce site. Valco Baby strollers are also sold at most baby stores, including Toys R Us and online stores, such as Amazon.

Valco Baby has had only 1 recall for 1 model of stroller, which they discontinued selling in 2010. The company offers double and triple strollers for those with multiple children.

Valco Baby

Valco Baby was a baby and stroller manufacturer for nearly 35 years in Australia before doing business in the US. The company designs and manufactures baby and toddler items.

Valco Baby has had only 1 recall for 1 model of stroller, which they discontinued selling in 2010. The company offers double and triple strollers for those with multiple children.

History

The Hardwood Guys Corporate Office

The Hardwood Guys, formally known as American Wood and Tile, was founded in 2000 by current owner David Brannan. The company operates a chain of flooring repair and replacement operations.

The company specializes in replacing old flooring with new, hardwood floors. In addition to sales, the company offers installation, design, and refinishing of hardwood floors. The Hardwood Guys also offer laminate, stone, tile, cork, bamboo, and vinyl flooring, as well as granite countertops. Their work is often showcased on television and websites such as Property Brothers and Houszz. Their work can be seen in commercial buildings as well, including the World Trade Center in Atlanta and Home Depot Headquarters.

The Hardwood Guys have a perfect 5 star feedback on Google, Yelp, as well as an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. The company is family owned and operated.

The Hardwood Guys

The Hardwood Guys, formally known as American Wood and Tile, was founded in 2000 by current owner David Brannan. The company operates a chain of flooring repair and replacement operations.

The Hardwood Guys have a perfect 5 star feedback on Google, Yelp, as well as an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. The company is family owned and operated.

History

Apex Pet Foods Corporate Office

Apex Pet Foods is a dog food manufacturing and distribution company that operates out of Columbia, South Carolina.

The company is best known for its line of holistic, dry formula dog foods which contain no corn, wheat, soy, or by-products. The food is naturally preserved using Vitamin E oil. There are no chemical preservatives such as BHA, BHT or Ethoxyquin used in the packaging, or the food itself.

Clients include customers who have dogs with grain allergies or sensitive digestive systems. The company offers three different flavors; chicken and rice, lamb and rice, as well as salmon and potato.

Apex Pet Foods was involved in a large recall of their food in 2012, due to a salmonella outbreak.

Apex Pet Foods

Apex Pet Foods is a dog food manufacturing and distribution company that operates out of Columbia, South Carolina.

Clients include customers who have dogs with grain allergies or sensitive digestive systems. The company offers three different flavors; chicken and rice, lamb and rice, as well as salmon and potato.

History

Apex Pet Foods was involved in a large recall of their food in 2012, due to a salmonella outbreak.