Alison may sound girly, but this company is involved in some pretty tough industries. Shanghai Alison Group, or Alison, makes steel pipe, all kinds locks, petrochemicals, and specialty packaging. It also smelts and processes copper, lead, and zinc; makes polyester fiber chips; and weaves silk and wool for clothing and automobile interiors. The company's real estate activities include real estate development and hotel management services. It also has nine import-export groups. The company's 25 plus subsidiaries include Shanghai Alison Import and Export, Shanghai Alison Petro-chemical, Ningbo Zhongqing Packing Material, and Anhui Chizhou Nonferrous Metal Group. Alison was established in 1988.