IndustryNews Creme of Nature Introduces New Product Line Infused with Argan Oil for Exotic Shine the line will be available at beauty supply stores nationwide this month. The Creme of Nature with Argan Oil line features five new finishing products. For more information, visit www.cremeofnature.com. Creme of Nature , one of the most loved, ® long-standing and reliable brands in ethnic hair care, recently announced that it is bringing argan oil—the hydrating and shine-intense “liquid gold” of Morocco — to retail shelves. This will be the first line of products with argan oil for multicultural hair available in mass retail. Creme of Nature with Argan Oil is an innovative line of five, moisture-enriched shine products infused with Certified Organic argan oil. The new products represent the brand’s foray into styling and finishing products. In addition to mass retailers, Andis Expands Operations with 50,000 Square Foot Warehouse Andis Company is growing! On August 1, the company moved into its new 50,000 square foot warehouse. The addition was constructed at its headquarters in Sturtevant, Wis. All Andis employees were invited to a celebration on August 5 that featured a tour of the new facility, followed by a picnic. The expansion adds space for manufacturing and warehousing to the main facility which houses offices, plus Promotions and Hirings: Alberto Culver Motions In June, the Alberto Culver Motions division promoted Karonda Cook, formerly the distributor manager to the position of category sales manager—hair & skin. In addition, Alberto Culver Motions welcomed Tara Coleman to the position of distributor manager. To learn more about the Motion’s brand, please visit www.motionshair.com. 116 OTC Beauty Magazine September 2010 manufacturing, assembly, and distribution operations in over 107,000 square feet. Construction was completed slightly ahead of schedule. Andis Company, a fourth generation family held business founded in 1922, is a leading manufacturer of handheld tools to trim, cut, curl, straighten and dry hair. The company’s products are purchased ® worldwide by barber and beauty shops, consumers, hotels, motels, resorts, small animal groomers and large animal groomers and shearers. To find a local distributor, call the company at 800-558-9441 or visit their Web site at www.andis.com. With Our Deepest Sympathy… We recognize the passing of Hildegard DeLucia, of Hoboken, N.J. She passed away peacefully on July 13 at the age of 77. Hildegard was laid to rest in Mondana, Fort Lee, N.J. She is survived by her son, Philip DeLucia; her daughter, Lynn DeLucia and husband Michael DelBianco; and her daughter Susan DeLucia of P&G-Clairol Professional and husband Guil Parreiras. Spilo Worldwide Announces the Passing of Rosalyn A. Barton interest in people encouraged them to open up to her. She nurtured relationships the old-fashioned way, and made a real effort to keep them strong. In 2005, Roz was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Professional Beauty Association to honor her impeccable work ethic, compassion and enthusiasm for the industry she loved. Her genuine passion for everything she did spread to all around her. She taught everyone how to rejoice in their successes and recover graciously from their mistakes. Marc Spilo, president of Spilo Worldwide, said, “As a friend and mentor, Roz was a unique individual; someone you could count on for honest opinions, thoughtful guidance and absolute loyalty. If one is measured in life by the love, respect and admiration of the people around them, then Roz Barton was truly a rich woman.” Our apologies… Beauty Supply and Jinny Beauty Supply (tie). Dollar Achievement: C.B. Sullivan Co., Inc. and Herzfeld Beauty & Barber Supply. Bronze Elite Level Recognition: Beauty Enterprises, Bee Sales Company, Elegante Discount Beauty Center, Emiliani Enterprises, National Beauty Group, Regis Corporation, Schoeneman Beauty Supply, and 7 Dollar Beauty Supply. Silver Elite Level Recognition: Beauty Systems Group (BSG), Ben’s Beauty Supply, Cicley’s Beauty Supply, Ultimate Beauty Companies. Gold Elite Level Recognition: Jinny Beauty Supply, New York City Beauty Supply, and Sally Beauty Supply. With great sadness, Spilo recently announced the passing of Rosalyn A. Barton (Simon) on Monday, July 26. An industry icon, Roz joined Spilo Worldwide over 40 years ago. She was the right hand to Charles G. Spilo, the company’s founder, and has been a guiding influence to the company ever since. For many years, Roz was has been responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of Spilo Worldwide. As executive vice president, she was also involved in purchasing. But it was her way with people that set Roz apart from the rest. Customers, vendors and coworkers marveled at her business intuition, gentle guidance and powers of persuasion. Her true caring nature and honest In the August 2010 issue, the photo of New York City Beauty Supply was inadvertently omitted from the P&G Distributor Award coverage. Additionally, a complete list of individual recognitions was not listed. The following distributors were awarded at these levels: Brand Achievement (listed by brand) - Beautiful Collection: King’s Beauty Supply; CPPC: Paramount Beauty Supply; Miss Clairol: National Beauty Group; Wella Color Charm: 7 Dollar Beauty Supply and Ben’s Beauty Supply (tie); Clairol Professional: 7 Dollar September 2010 OTC Beauty Magazine 117