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CRESCENT PRODUCTS INC.

March 19, 2010 at 5:16AM

CRESCENT PRODUCTS INC.

Business: Designs and markets martial arts and self-defense training equipment, largely the specialized floor mats sold under the Zebra label to a growing number of martial arts training facilities around the country.

Founded: 1997

Headquarters: Maple Grove

Website: www.crescentproducts.com and www.zebramats.com

Executive: Founder Chuck Blanski

Employees: 10

2009 revenue: $6.7 million, vs. $6.3 million in 2008

Quote: "I own a black belt in martial arts mats." -- Blanski

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DICK YOUNGBLOOD, Star Tribune

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