Born from Willy Wolf’s 1964 invention in an Amsterdam home, Wolf Music Products b.v. makes shoulder rests and related accessories for violinists and violists. The company developed its Forte shoulder rests in a Utrecht backyard shed and is now run by Willy’s son Robert and his wife Simone, who introduced sparkling, three-dimensional colored shoulder rests alongside newer production methods. Its products are latex-free, with a broad range of adjustable models designed to accommodate individual players.
Grover/Trophy Music GroupA Cleveland music company with roots reaching back to 1922, Grover/Trophy Music Group remains run by the fourth generation of the Berger family. Its long history has carried it from wholesale instruments into proprietary musical manufacturing, including the Flutophone, which the company says has sold more than 50 million units worldwide, while serving everyone from major orchestras to school bands and garage players.CLEVELAND, OH
Utopia ProductsFamily-owned and operated since 1974, Utopia Products makes built-in motorcycle driver backrests in the USA, designed to become part of the seat rather than sit on top of it. Its UTOPIA backrests are tailored to more than 200 motorcycle models, with adjustable support that pivots for a natural riding position and folds forward for passenger access. The company also offers touring gear and seat-related accessories for riders across a wide range of motorcycle brands.WADSWORTH, OH
Protektor ModelFounded by Basil Tuller in 1938, Protektor Model makes leather sandbag rifle and pistol rests in Galeton, Pennsylvania. Its top-grain cowhide shooting bags are made in the USA and have become a familiar choice from hunters to benchrest competitors, with the company noting that numerous IBS world records have been shot using its bags. The company also produces benchrest equipment and related shooting accessories designed for long service.GALETON, PA
Surgical Recovery SystemsAfter founder Scott H. Adams struggled to sleep in a recliner following rotator cuff surgery, Surgical Recovery Systems began making the patented Restore You Therapeutic Support, a U.S.-made positioning device for shoulder and post-surgical recovery. Founded in 2019, the company combines engineering with orthopedic clinical research to hold patients in a consistent recovery position while they sleep in their own beds. Restore You is used by surgical and orthopedic practices nationwide and is undergoing clinical study with Columbia University Hospital.FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH