Joe Arrigoni

Bearing Headquarters Company, a division of Headco Industries, is one of the leading distributors of bearings and power transmission equipment in the Midwest. Bearing offers a wide variety of products, such as aerospace, nylon, plastic, ball, bronze, sintered and roller bearings and accessories; conveyor equipment; and electrical and mechanical power transmission products. It also offers hydraulic equipment, industrial hoses and tapes, expansion joints, gaskets, molded packing and cups and sheet packing materials. Additionally, Bearing Headquarters manufactures adhesives, brake blocks, industrial chains, paints and skin care products, tools, lubricants, penetrating oils and sealants. Operational for more than 65 years, the company carries more than 300 products from various manufacturers, including Accurate Bushing Company, Aeroquip Corporation, Aetna Bearing Company, Allen Hand Tools, Alinabal, AMI Bearings, Armstrong Tools, ASCO Pneumatic Controls, and Aurora Bearing Company. Headquartered in Broadview, Ill., the company has branch locations in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Nebraska and Wisconsin.

Since 1927, Solo Laboratories Inc. has been one of the leaders for providing private label lipsticks, cosmetics and personal care products in the United States. Based in Bellwood, Ill., it offers a range of services, such as labeling, shrink-wrapping, crimping, induction sealing, kit\ display assembly, label\ logo and design\ artwork. The firm provides an array of products, including hair care, skin care, cream cosmetics and other products. Its capabilities\ facilities include contract manufacturing, contract filling, tube filling and hot filling.