Troubled manufacturers can seek refuge with Harbour Group Industries, a conglomerate that acquires and consolidates manufacturing companies in fragmented industries. Harbour's current portfolio includes companies in about 30 different industries, including auto accessories, chimney and fireplace products, industrial cleaning, paint sundries, plastics-processing equipment, heat exchangers, and textile machinery. Since its founding in 1976, Harbour Group has acquired about 130 companies; most have been combined with similar acquisitions. New company additions include companies specializing in stain removal, paint removal and wood finishing, and touchscreen entertainment products.