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The Stephan Family, pampering America since 1897.... The Stephan Company, founded in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1897 was heralded in the 1963 Congressional Record for uniqueness of marketing. Spanning generations, our products are widely recognized and in great demand. The Stephan Company products, of which some lines are sold in retail stores, are continuously growing in numbers. The Stephan Co., now a premier manufacturer and distributor of our entire family of products, maintains over 400,000 square feet of facilities in five locations. We are proud to say that we are: Frances Denney, acquired in 1993, and likewise founded in 1897, is also a company of many firsts: In 1995, The Stephan Company acquired several longtime favorite products from Colgate. These products, ever popular, include Cashmere Bouquet Talc, Wildroot Cream Oil, Balm Barr Cocoa Butter Lotions and Creams, Protein 29 Hair Groom, Quinsana Powders and Stretch Mark Crème. Trevor Sorbie of America, a world renowned award winning professional hair care salon line of products was acquired in 1996, adding a new distribution channel and growing our family to an even grander scale. This professional line is sold in over 100,000 salons nationwide. In 1997, the acquisition of Modern and Image lines provided a springboard from which The Stephan Company launched its second century of business. Image professional hair products are featured in over 125,000 salons world wide, including Brazil, Hong Kong, Thailand, Italy, France, Sweden, Australia, Germany and Denmark as well as the United States. Stiff Stuff, a creative brand of hair care products is in wide retail distribution. This was also the first brand created for the younger generation of the 1980’s. Old 97 Company, manufacturer and direct seller of over 2,000 products since 1930, provides cosmetics, toiletries, daily needs and household products through direct selling representatives in the Southeast United States. This division also supplies custom and private label hair and skin care products to a select group of clients. Williamsport Beauty & Barber Supply – since 1939, has been supplying the needs of professional barbers and hair stylists. Williamsport has been a trusted friend and tradition within the industry supplying their loyal customers with a complete range of select industry necessities through their extensive catalog and web sites: www.williamsportbarber.com www.williamsportbeauty.com Scientific Research Products, since 1950, manufacturers and distributors of LeKair, New Era and T.C. Naturals was acquired in 1994 adding an internationally popular complete line of hair and skin care products especially for African Americans, Asians and Hispanics. Scientific Research Products has manufactured the number one hair conditioner for African Americans for the past fifteen years. Morris Flamingo-Stephan and Major Advance, both acquired in 1998 brought yet another dimension to our family. With offices and plant located in Danville, Illinois, we distribute beauty and barber supplies to major vendors as well as schools and other public institutions. Morris Flamingo is one of the largest manufacturers of bobby pins in the United States. American Manicure - In 2005, The Stephan Company purchased the assets of AM Laboratories, Inc. (American Manicure). The acquisition was made to broaden our base of products for sale to the professional and retail industry. Visit our American Manicure web site at: www.americanmanicure.com. Simply Organic - In 2005, The Stephan Company entered into a License Agreement with Simply Organic, Inc., for the exclusive rights to manufacture, market, and distribute the SIMPLY ORGANIC line of personal care and wellness products. Please see our press release for more details. Simply Organic may be found on the web at www.simplyorganicbeauty.com. Private Label Business – We are one of the country’s largest manufacturers of medicated powders as well as a major manufacturer of skin care products. We also produce over 2,300 formulas from food flavorings and powders, OTC, hair care, household items, to skin and sun care as well as cosmetics. We are one of the largest manufacturers of professional line as well as ethnic hair care products. Location, Location, Location – We have offices in Fort Lauderdale and Tampa, Florida; Danville, Illinois and Williamsport, Pennsylvania with manufacturing facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Illinois. With over 100 years of experience, The Stephan Company continues to keep one step ahead of the ever-changing hair and personal grooming products industry. |