Baum-Essex-Crossroads is a privately held corporation that designs, manufactures, imports and distributes a wide variety of consumer products. In business for more than 60 years, the company operates under Baum Bros. Imports, Essex Manufacturing and Crossroads Accessories. Headquartered in New York City, it operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities in East Asia and Europe. The company s products include rainwear, outerwear, umbrellas, designer handbags, leather accessories, dinnerware and giftware. Its facilities in the United States are EDI-automated and fully equipped with the latest logistical technology.