First time I heard of "Cardone", they were in NJ in the later '80s or so. My late machine shop operative joked about Mafia connections. We laughed about that. Then, next thing we knew, Cardone had greatly expanded their rebuilding line of products, as any competition seemed to vanish (for whatever reason). Of course, these expansions tended to give the brand more credibility as it was "everywhere". But we also know that parts jobber warehouses will carry what they can make the most money on (with "reasonable" amount of warranty claims). So, "Cardone" became a "big name" of sorts in the business. Even now sold by some respectible re-sellers!
Just as ProForm originally was a brand with inexpensive chrome engine dress-up items, sold at chain auto supply stores. Now, they do the chrome "hot rod" items for GM Performance Parts and others. There are probably some other similar "histories" out there, too. Starting small and building to something bigger, over time. Nothing the matter with increasing profits, either, as long as the quality of product being sold meets the expectations of the purchaser. If "they" come back with future purchases, then that's evidence of doing something good, to the seller.
Just some recollections and observations,
CBODY67
