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Malteser
Since being founded in 1926 by Willi Bals in 1926 on Solingen’s Malteser Street, the company has been one of the leading German manufacturers of fine cutlery and manicure articles, supplying leading pharmacies, drug-departments, hair stylists and cutlery-specialists.
The name Malteser has become synonymous with the highest quality of products, manufactured from the best cutting steels and materials. In the process of production from hot-forged raw-material to the finished article each piece has to pass more than a dozen inspections and tests before it can be awarded the status of a true, genuine Malteser product.
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Niegeloh
Since its inception in 1940 Niegeloh has developed into the most important German manufacturer and foremost leader in the manufacture of finest steel tool not only in Germany, but throughout the world. Drawing upon the traditions of its birthplace, the world renowned center of steel manufacturing and craftsman of Solingen this family owned has never stopped developing and improving their production process, even after achieving a breakthrough in 1990, which allowed their topInox® steel to be absolutely rust and allergen free. Surpassing even the highest rated, finest Malteser tools the remarkable Niegeloh are completely hand made from precisely ground blades, sharpening, assembly, adjustments and even to testing for sharpness and precision.
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Erbe
Erbe’s experience of more than 75 years being a manufacturer of fine tools is the customer's advantage. First-Class body-care instruments made in the German capitol of cutlery in Solingen.
The products made in the company's 3 production facilities, are produced in accordance with the German's highest quality standards (DIN ISO 9001). A number of production steps continue to be made by the well-skilled hands of our craftsmen. Perfect function and the contemporary design make the difference; so each ERBE product is a fine and very durable article for your lifestyle.
Practical and beautiful manicure sets filled with the cutleries of ERBE are handmade in Solingen from the materials that are always chosen for their high durability, the same materials as used for production of luxury sports cars and design highlights of the international fashion handbags and always combined with the ecologically conscious production and tanning.
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Dovo
According to the documents held by the magistrate's court of the independent local authority of Wald, near Solingen, the company DOVO Steelware was founded in 1906. By 1930, Solingen had become bigger through the incorporation of outlying villages, (including Wald), and the law passed in 1938 to protect the name of Solingen gave it greater pride and security as well as a still greater sense of local identity. ”DOVO” become independent family concern since 1936.
More than 90% of DOVO’s scissors, which are largely produced manually, are hot-forged. The materials used in their manufacture include the tried-and-tested carbon steel categories C45 and C60; however, more than half of them are manufactured from non-corrosive stainless steel including at least 13% chromium and 0.46% carbon. In some cases, special alloys with a higher proportion of chromium or molybdenum are used.
Examinations of the material, hardness, pattern and extent of grinding of the scissors are essential parts of the quality control process at DOVO, along with functional and optical checks.
The "Solingen quality" is a minimum requirement for DOVO, which is fulfilled by the entire product range. The endeavor to improve on this quality is our most important precept!
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F. Hammann
Since 1864 F.HAMMANN produces in Europe an exclusive range of personal grooming accessories and upscaled leather goods like famous deerskin cases in 18 colors. The F.HAMMANN's view of style - we are always focused at sophisticated design and customer satisfaction.
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Rubis
More than sixty years ago, the first precision tweezers were developed to place ruby stones into watch movements. From then on, the brand RUBIS stands for tweezers made to authentic Swiss quality standards.
Every Rubis tweezer is hand finished. Every Rubis tweezer goes through a 40 step process before leaving the factory, and every Rubis tweezer is examined under a microscope before leaving the factory. Remove every hair, every time.
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MÜHLE
Pure shaving culture from the Erz Mountains: high-quality brushes and beautifully designed razors have made MÜHLE the world’s leading brand over the last six decades. The “silver-tip badger hair” brush is regarded as its classic product – refined, beautiful and crafted by hand. The company combines traditional craftsmanship with pioneering design. For the handles of brushes and blades selected materials are used: woods, metals, synthetic resins, even carbon. Fragrant soaps and creams, as well as refined accessories, dishes, mirrors, razors and travel brushes complete the program.
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Merkur
The Merkur company and Merkur brand name were taken over by Dovo in 1996. Today Merkur of Solingen is a subsidiary of the Dovo of Solingen company manufacturing Merkur shaving equipment for the Dovo range. Merkur shaving accessories are manufactured and distributed to meet worldwide demand.
The philosophy behind Dovo and Merkur is that of 'Quality'. The name "Solingen" is synonymous with quality German craftsmanship and the hot-forge manufacturing process used. Solingen also relates to the region of manufacture hence the terms Dovo of Solingen, and Merkur of Solingen.
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Premax®
The first miners used their skill and muscle to extract, cast, forge and work the metal to produce tools, scissors, knives and everything else that was needed for survival at the turn of the 18th Century. This was the "invention" of the craft that in over three centuries has made Premana a symbol of international production of cutting tools.
Now the Premax consortium is a group of around fifty companies, comprising over 300 employees, specializing in the production of scissors, shears, knives and other cutting tools. The Premax consortium, founded in 1974, deals with the study, design, promotion and sales throughout the world of products made in Premana. Years of experience, highly specialised personnel and continual research into the best materials, combined with in loco production of machinery designed specifically for the manufacture of cutting tools, have resulted in a vast range of products with a very high quality level. Accurate controls carried out during production and final testing by highly qualified personnel, guarantee an excellent product.
Premax patented Ring Lock® System, the innovative assembly system for scissors and cutting tool, which eliminates forever the problem of screw loosening and the bad scissors action
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Hans Kniebes
Established in 1926 by Hans Kniebes the company quickly built a reputation as a leading supplier of top quality nail care instruments from Solingen.
A lot of development has taken place since these early stages. While nail care instruments are still a core part of the range, a full line of manicure sets has been added in the early 60s. Initially sourced from specialist manufacturers, the own production of the cases was established in 1987 with toilet bags and various small leather goods as jewelery boxes, wallets and desk accessories being subsequently added to the production range.
To complement the HK-MANICURE range targeting at the upper segment of the market, the SONNENSCHEIN line has been established for budget markets. These two brands allow to cater for every need of the very diversified customer base, which includes specialised retailers, leading department stores and mail order companies.
Despite all the development and innovation, which the company has gone through in its more than 75 year long history, it is the principles, which have already guided the founder, which are considered vital to ensure a prosperous future with continued growth. "Maintaining and even further improving the advanced standard of quality of both the instruments and the leather goods is our key focus. This superior standard along with the innovative and attractive design, which reflects the latest trends in fashion, as well as, the reasonable pricing will enable HK-MANICURE to continue to set the standards", believes the current management.
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Zinger
While most companies that represent the long-standing traditions of Solingen steel are themselves veterans of the steel business, Zinger is a new company that, despite its relative tender age, has been able to manufacture products that capture the essence and utmost quality of the old German masters and traditions. Carefully applying innovations in technology they have earned the right to stands on equal grounds with the elite of the industry. Their personal grooming kits and products are executed to the highest standards of excellence and design, while new techniques and technologies allow them to streamline production and make their manufacturing process and methods so much more efficient and sophisticated.
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Mehaz
At Mehaz, perfecting beauty is truly a science. Years of experience go into the precise manufacture of every manicure implement. Old World craftsmanship combined with modern technology results in the finest tools available to the salon profession.
Every implement from Mehaz is manufactured from the highest quality materials in Solingen, Germany. Experienced craftsmen, who take pride in their work hand finish each implement to perfection. From there the precise design and rigorous inspection of every Mehaz product unfolds.
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Victorinox
Since being founded in 1884 this world renowned company is prominent as the official suppliers of the Swiss Army knives worldwide. The superb quality of Victorinox products is legendary and is one of the company’s utmost priorities. This exceptional attention to quality is reflected in the efficient quality assurance system that covers the production of the pocket multi-tools, household and professional knives. Company other top priority is the design of practical, highly functional efficiency of the manufactured products at affordable prices.
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Timor
Started in 1920, by Mr. Paul Giesen and Mr. Eugen Forsthoff, the firm manufactured both scissors and general cutlery.
Though Mr. Eugen Forsthoff left the company in 1945, the name was retained and is now run by the third generation of the Giesen family.
Qualtiy and Service has become the hallmark of both the TIMOR and G & F trade names.
For over three quarters of a century we have specialized in supplying top quality hairdressing and manicure articles for both the professional and the home trades, which we export all over the world.
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Taylor of Old Bond Street
The TAYLOR Tradition was founded on September 1st, 1854 by Jeremiah Taylor, the great grandfather of today's Chairman. He opened his Hairdressing and Hair Treatment Salon in Bond Street (in the heart of London's fashionable West End) and gained a reputation in British Society for his botanical extract for hair and scalp treatment. His son, Ivan, using his training as a chemist, succeeded his father, developing many fine herbal treatments.
The TAYLOR Tradition has always been to manufacture products with as pure and natural ingredients as is practicable. We refuse to compromise quality under any circumstances. Our product range includes the luxurious and the unusual.
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California North
Based in Sausalito, California, the company was founded in 1990 by Jim Miller, a retail executive involved in the cosmetic and personal care business, after his research continued to show that men were looking for high quality skin care products, priced realistically, and made specifically for them.
Because California North® products are fast acting, consistently effective, and esthetically pleasing, they are recommended by dermatologists, and have won multiple industry awards. Among them is the prestigious FHM Award in Great Britain for Razor Shavecream, Action Moisturizer, and O2XYGEN Men's After Shave Balm.
California North® maintains memberships with the Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Association (ICMAD), and the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC), where we are committed to never test ingredients or finished products on animals. California North® products are scientifically tested, but never on animals, only humans.
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MIN New York
MiN New York develops jet-setting professional-grade grooming products for men and women
fusing breakthrough ingredient technology with research, precise formulation, and intuitive package
design.
MiN New York is passionate about providing simple, effective solutions to help its customers make
the most of their every minute. MiN New York is committed to crafting innovative products of
superior formulation to simplify its consumer’s ever-evolving life.
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The Art of Shaving
he Art of Shaving has become the best-selling men’s brand at high-end department stores. Their own stores can be found in 17 locations across the country, with 10 openings planned for 2007.
The Art of Shaving was started in a kitchen. Today the company is a worldwide organization still nurtured by the founders' talent and passion. They have succeeded in creating a brand with a mission, one that promises to be a household name for generations to come.
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Kiss My Face
"...(it started) on an organic farm in an ancient house"
Kiss My Face, an all-natural body care company, is no newcomer to the recent explosion of green product marketers. The brainchild of two long-time vegetarians searching for healthy body care products, Kiss My Face was founded on a 200-acre organic farm in New York's beautiful Hudson River Valley and has been operating out of a converted barn and feed store ever since. From moisturizers to liquid soaps, shave creams to body oils, Kiss My Face has special something just for you.
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SunCoat
Founded in 2001, Suncoat Products Inc. is a Canadian research and manufacturing company specializing in natural, earth-friendly cosmetics and personal care products. Before starting this business its founder Yingchun Liu had worked as a research chemist for more than 10 years. SunCoat stands out as the only long lasting and quick-drying water-based nail polish in today's market place. Their water-based nail polishes are formulated based on an innovative technology which Suncoat Products Inc. invented (currently patent-pending).
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Honeybee Gardens
Honeybee Gardens was created in 1995 by author and herbalist Melissa J. Hertzler. Years of herbal study resulted in creation of natural personal care products that grew and expanded into an enterprise producing healthy and beneficial products in home across US and Europe. Operating under one simple concept, "Create pure, all-natural bath and body care products made from only the finest organic ingredients, offer them at a reasonable price, and treat every customer like a friend." Honeybee Gardens created products that are entirely of natural materials.
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EO
Love life. Live clean.
EO is a company wholeheartedly devoted to creation of products that have an authentic functionality about them. Inspired by the possibility of what could be create with the beauty of what nature provides us they are creating body and face care products based on the traditional healing and therapeutic wisdom of essential oils. Not only are all their products safe, gentle and effective, but they also awaken the senses to enhance your natural beauty.
The main intention behind all EO products is to bring aroma therapeutic pleasure to your everyday ritual of caring for yourself and in doing so celebrate the extraordinariness of every day life!
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BS
Though to some the name BS might not sound very serious, it is in fact the short name for Bergische Stahlwarenfabrik, one of the leading manufacturers of the highest quality steel products in Solingen, Germany that has been in business since 1923.
What stands behind this name are all the traditions of the magnificent, old Solingen handicraft and reputation for the highest quality. The main products manufactured are premium, first-class blades of ice-hardened and stainless high-grade steel for household and other use. Their products are an impeccable combination of perfected methods of superior handmade craftsmanship with modern finishing technique. High claim of quality was always the basis of their activity.
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Doppelkopf
As one of the main brand divisions of the German steel manufacturing leader Bergische Stahlwarenfabrik (BS), Doppelkopf has been crafting steel scissors of the highest quality for more than 80 years borrowing from the depth of knowledge that has its roots in the centuries of Solingen steel working traditions. Combining these traditions with the new technologies and materials, their top notch scissors are manufactured from hot forged steel, hardened, ground and are nickel plated for durability.
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Gosol
Continuing in the footsteps of the centuries-old Solingen steel working tradition for over half a century GÖSOL, a family-owned company established by brothers Artur and Wilhelm Göddert stays true to its reputation of creating products that are world renowned for their excellence of experience, quality and design. The company mainly creates personal fine knives and cutlery, grooming products, like the utmost quality nail files, tweezers, scissors, nippers and many more. Investing in research, innovation and product development has enabled the company to introduce many breakthrough products and become one of the world’s leaders in the industry. Using only the highest grade of steels and materials, combining the extensive experience in the famed old traditions of excellence in steel manufacturing with new technologies and methods the company is constantly striving for excellence, highest quality, impeccable execution and supreme craftsmanship.
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Kretzer
Since 1920 W. Kreutzer KG has been one of the leaders in the highest quality of steel wares, specializing in personal grooming products. This family owned business has always put quality of their products above quantity, and that tradition of excellence and commitment are still the driving force in its manufacturing process. Constantly striving towards higher standards of design and quality their highly sophisticated and vastly efficient manufacturing process produces a variety of exquisitely crafted scissors, clippers, tweezers and many other manicure and pedicure products. Each product in their line is faithful to the long-standing tradition of excellence and the first-class products that represent the institution of the “Solingen” name and history.
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HeadBlade
The year was 1997. Todd Greene had been sporting a shaved pate for five years. Unfortunately shaving was not a 'good' experience. In truth, it was an inconvenience. But, through thick and thin, he was committed to the shaved look.
He tried clippers. He tried electrics. He even tried depilatories. After settling for a conventional razor, Todd realized the handle was his nemesis.
The blades were good but the handles were unfit for the job. If there was a way for the hand to become the 'handle' Todd figured he may have, indeed, the ultimate headshaving razor.
After two years of constant testing and development Todd brought his invention to the market and christened it "The HeadBlade."
Since that day, thousands of HeadBlade users have never looked back because, with the HeadBlade, they don't need to.
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PFB Vanish
PFB Vanish is a unique, cosmetically elegant roll-on gel formulated to aid in the relief of ingrown hairs and razor burn/bumps resulting from shaving, waxing, electrolysis, and laser hair removal.
PFB Vanish gently exfoliates skin cells to "lift ingrown hairs" above the skin line reducing swelling and redness due to irritation.
Ottmar Stubler is the owner of Skin Care Technologies, as well as a paramedical esthetician since 1986. He is a pioneer in the field of clinical cosmetology. He has consulted for Reviva Labs, a natural skin care line, and wrote their product ingredient manual. He writes for the leading trade publication Les Nouvelles Esthetiques and lectures extensively in the United States, Canada and Europe.
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Titania
Founded by F.A. Kotte Sr. over 50 years ago the German company Titania has been a successful enterprise manufacturing steel and cosmetic products for personal care. As a family company it spans two generation working together, sharing their experience and knowledge. Currently company’s products are sold in over 90 countries around the world and received acclaim at 10 international product fairs. All of the company’s products are designed, manufactured, tested and packaged in their factory, utilizing innovative solutions and adhering to the highest standards of German tradition of quality and workmanship.
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Duisberg Clou
For over 125 years Duisberg Clou has been manufacturer steel and other metal grooming tools, cases and novelty goods of the highest quality. Originally created in Vienna by Carl Friedrich Duisberg the company adopted the premier traditions that define Solingen steel industry, and still prides itself on most firm adherence to the same traditions of uppermost quality and impeccable craftsmanship. Though a leader in its industry, their superb products have been sold very exclusively through specialized boutiques and only recently have been made available to the consumers world-wide.
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