Zen Cart 1.3.9

I am having a problem sorting manufacturers.. I tried it in SQL using the PHP Admin and the problem is the same.. so I am sure it's some sort of binary or odd character issue.

I have 900 manufacturers.. and for some reason.. it goes from A to Z... then starts at 3m and goes A to Z again with a different set of manufacturers.

My website is www.thehardwarestop.com

I have done some research and there are some things I can try, but I don't want to pursue them if the answer is simple.

Thanks!

Brian