Mr. Flavin joined Singer in 1975 and oversaw its evolution from the world's best-known manufacturer of sewing machines to a military contractor.

The best-known manufacturer in the United States was Ditto Corporation of Illinois, hence that name.

Ball Brothers Glass Company became one of America's best-known manufacturers of canning jars.

Pathé is the best-known global manufacturer of such films of the early 20th century.

The Orvis Company, the country's best-known manufacturer of fly-fishing tackle, has officially declared the term "fisherman" dead.

Kenesky's company became the best-known manufacturer of hockey equipment in Canada.

Perhaps the best-known manufacturer in the UK is McVitie's; however, all major supermarkets now sell an own-brand version of the biscuits.

In its heyday, London Fog was perhaps the best-known manufacturer of rainwear and outerwear in the country.

Velbon was one of the best-known manufacturers of tripods and mounting brackets for video cameras.

The best-known manufacturer of coddlers is Royal Worcester, which has been making them for more than 100 years, in many patterns.