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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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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.
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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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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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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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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Eloi
In the nineteenth century, the region of Nogent-en-Bassigny became an important center for French Cutlery. By 1880, more than six thousand people were manufacturing knives, scissors, surgical instruments, nail nippers and hand tools. Each community had its specialty. Biesles, situated 10 km from Nogent, became the center for luxury items, folding knives and cigar cutters. Charles Louis Eloi Pernet belonged to the third generation of knife makers in Biesles. In 1901, he became an apprentice in a local cutlery. It was not until 1920 that Eloi decided to establish his own factory, Eloi Pernet. With a small group of the best artisans he could find, Eloi quickly became renown for its craft.
In 1925, Eloi won the " Meilleur Ouvrier de France " (best Craftsman of France) award for a multiblade knife. The following year, he and his artisans again won the " Meilleur Ouvrier de France " award. The world began to take notice as Hermès, Dupont, Vuitton and Dunhill all sought Eloi's fine craftsmanship. By 1937, Pernet had won first price in the "Arts & Techniques" contest in the "Exposition Universelle de Paris". In 1959, Eloi obtained the " Médaille d’or du label Qualité France " (gold medal of "quality France"). Charles Louis Pernet died in 1963, leaving behind a unique discipline for quality and fine craftsmanship.
Today, Eloi continues its long-lived work in Nogent. With a hand-full of highly skilled craftsmen, Eloi has been able to maintain the precision, elegance and quality which has distinguished it, preserving the 1920 Art Déco style which have brought Eloi Pernet to fame so many years ago.
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Alpen
From the long and traditional handicraft of Premana, the artisan firm alpen®
takes its roots.
The manicure scissors, the cutting nippers an the hairdresser's scissors, are the
most prominent articles of our range and they represent efficient and essential work
tools for the professional men of the field. The work processing, that consist in may
stages where the hand of the artisan checks directly the hand made articles, and the
attention together with the care for the finishing of the products can guarantee alpen®
scissors for the quality, that is always been aim and boast of the firm.
The variety of the professional using of work tools, leads alpen® to specialize in the
working of inox stainless steel, that is warranty of quality for articles that will not decay
in the long run.
At the alpen®, the modern technologies have supported the artisan work, in order to guarantee an higher precision and a quality that will last for long.
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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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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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Omega
The PENNELLIFICIO OMEGA SPA is a leading brush maker since 1946. The famous OMEGA brand marks a complete range of high professional quality paint brushes and rollers and a wide selection of shaving brushes and gift sets, both in bristle, pure badger or synthetic fibres. OMEGA production's high quality is due to the great experience in manufacturing and to the careful selection of raw materials. OMEGA brand is diffused not only in Italy but all over the World, even in those countries in which a well-established and qualified domestic production still exists.
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Vie-Long
Vie-Long, S.L. is a family business established in 1940. Since then, it has specialised in manufacturing shaving and make-up brushes for sectors as perfumery, hairdressing or aesthetics.
Nowadays, Vie-Long combines modern technology with a careful and traditional handcrafted manufacturing patterns which strength its brand and product prestige in both local and international markets.
Customer satisfaction is guaranteed by our Quality, Design, Finishing and Presentation of our products together with the experience gained during many years satisfying customer needs.
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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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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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Medicool
Medicool Corporation, located in the Southern California City of Torrance. Within the Beauty Store and Salon business, licensed Nail Technicians and Pedicurists have come to know and trust the 8 brands of electric filing machines, and over 60 tool accessories, Medicool supplies to their industry. Medicool's primary criterion for all the items we manufacture or distribute is Quality First.
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Kupa
KUPA Incorporated, the leaders in electric nail files, and nail drills bringing quality products and education to the forefront of the nail industry.
Kupa Incorporated is one of the leading manufacturers for nail industry products such as electric nail files, nail drills, carbide bits and sanding bands.
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Laguiole en Aubrac
Laguiole en Aubrac
Possibly the finest manufacturer of the fabled Laguiole knife in all of France, Laguiole en Aubrac is most certainly royalty in the world of these famous handcrafted utensils. Born in the heart cutlery country, in France, each piece hand fabricated according to the strictest of regulations set in the small town of Thiers. Now, Laguiole en Aubrac the world over represents the unassailable taste and dedication to perfection of the French craftsman. For the sophisticated gourmand, there is simply no other knife.
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Claude Dozorme
Claude Dozorme
Claude Dozorme has been making quality, handcrafted knives since 1902. With each one handmade from scratch, finely ground and approved by a guild jury in a small town in France, these knives are cutlery royalty. The products range from haute cuisine dinnerware to travel knives, using brilliant color and flawless design as a way of differentiating the company from lower competitors. These knives yell “En garde” to the avant-garde as this classic brand evolves classically.
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