BERCOM INC.
Business: Manufactures and markets HANDy line of pails, cups and trays for professional and do-it-yourself painters, as well as the new HANDy Bucket Builder products, available through a variety of independent and chain hardware and paint stores.
Founded: 2001
Headquarters: Chanhassen
Website: www.handypaintpail.com.
Employees: Six
Executives: Mark Bergman, president
2010 revenue: $7 million
Strategy: Continue new product development, pursue greater international sales, try to close deals with large retailers.
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