American Achievement Corporation (AAC), the parent of Commemorative Brands, is recognized as one of the nation s oldest and largest distributors of commemorative jewelry and recognition products. Commemorative Brands manufactures and sells class rings, graduation products and personalized affinity jewelry. The company is one of three operating units of parent company American Achievement Corporation, a provider of class rings, yearbooks, graduation products, achievement publications and affinity jewelry through in-school and retail distribution. AAC is the parent distributor of several well-known brands including ArtCarved. Balfour, Keepsake, Taylor Publishing and Who s Who Among American High School Students. AAC s products are available through a variety of distribution methods, including direct sales to students in high schools and college bookstores, national jewelry retailers, independent jewelry stores and mass merchandisers. The company has numerous locations including operations in Louisville, Ky., Austin and Dallas, Texas.