Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) is a global consumer products company engaged in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of a diverse portfolio of powerful consumer brands, sold through its Juvenile, Home Furnishings, and Recreational/Leisure segments. Headquartered in Montreal and with significant operations in the United States and Europe, Dorel employs approximately 4,700 people in 15 countries. Annual sales are US$1.8 billion and are made in over 60 countries worldwide.

US operations include Dorel Juvenile Group, which markets the Cosco and Safety 1st brands as well as Eddie Bauer and Disney Baby licensed products; Ameriwood Industries, which markets ready-to-assemble furniture products under the Ameriwood, Carina, SystemBuild, Altra Furniture and Ridgewood brands; Cosco Home & Office, which markets home/office products under the Cosco brand and Samsonite license as well as home healthcare products under the Cosco Ability Essentials and Adepta brands; and Pacific Cycle, which markets several brands including Schwinn, Mongoose, GT, InSTEP, Playsafe and Roadmaster. In Canada, Dorel operates Dorel Distribution Canada, Ridgewood Industries and Dorel Home Products. Dorel Europe markets juvenile products throughout Europe, under the Bébé Confort, Maxi-Cosi, Quinny, Safety 1st, Babidéal, Mon Bébé and Baby Relax brands. Dorel Asia sources and imports home furnishings products. Dorel is the majority owner of IGC Dorel Pty, a manufacturer and distributor of juvenile products in Australia, whose two principal brands are Bertini and Mother’s Choice. Dorel also has eight offices in China, headquartered in Shanghai, which oversee the sourcing, engineering and logistics of the Company’s Asian supplier chain.

Three distinct segments. One underlying commitment
Dorel's strength lies in the diversity and superiority of its brands. Each segment consists of several operating divisions or subsidiaries. Dorel's Juvenile segment offers well-known brands in infant car seats, strollers, high chairs, toddler beds, cribs, infant health and safety aids, play-yards and juvenile accessories. The Home Furnishings segment specializes in a wide variety of ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture for home and office use as well as metal folding furniture, futons, step stools, ladders and other imported furniture items. Dorel's Recreational/Leisure segment markets its products under popular brand names in high-quality bicycles and other recreational products.

While separate management teams operate each business segment independently, Dorel strives to maximize cross-selling, cross-marketing, procurement and other complementary business opportunities. For example, the Company achieves many synergies through its Dorel China office, which provides support to all Dorel segments. Among other things, it provides quality assurance, supply certification, sourcing of materials and freight forwarding.

Throughout its worldwide operations, Dorel's disciplined, consistent approach to product development is underlined by the commitment of the various design teams dedicated to innovation, quality and safety.

Worldwide presence
Dorel has established strong distribution channels from the world's largest mass merchants to specialty boutiques. These are serviced through facilities and offices located in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Dorel employs approximately 4,700 people and its products are sold in over 60 countries worldwide.

Dorel's initial public offering was in July 1987 ($5.00 per share - pre 2-1 stock split).

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