Universal
Companies' all new 2008 catalog, always the preeminent
resource for the spa industry, has new focus this year:
Green. This year's Spa Resource Book is one of the most
comprehensive resources available to help spas
incorporate sustainability into their facilities. The
catalog will be unveiled at this year's Spa & Resort and
Medical Spa Expo and Conference February 23-25 in Los
Angeles.
This year, in an effort to better serve customers and
improve how we use our planet's resources, Universal
encouraged its suppliers to not only look for ways they
could implement green processes within their
manufacturing facilities, but to actually reformulate or
redesign products to incorporate earth-friendly
materials. The company’s buyers prioritized their
selections for 2008 to focus on products that were
sustainable, recyclable, compostable, and whenever
possible, grown organically.
Once products were chosen and evaluated, those deemed to
be environmentally friendly received a special
designation in the catalog, making them easily
identifiable.
Additionally, Universal's Spa Resource Book is
recyclable and printed on paper produced from
well-managed and responsibly harvested forests, which
meet strict environmental and socioeconomic standards.
The 2008 edition of the Spa Resource Book is Universal’s
largest ever, with approximately 450 pages filled with
more than 5,000 products. It features hundreds of
exciting new items, as well as many favorite products,
and a new retail product offering. Many offerings are
exclusive to Universal Companies, whose mission is to
consistently deliver innovative spa solutions to
maximize the success of our partner-customers.
Universal Companies has a broad range of spa products
and equipment, as well as unparalleled customer service,
education and training programs, marketing and
merchandising tools, and industry experts dedicated to
helping clients succeed. The many products and services
Universal offers reinforces the Spa Resource Book
message, “It’s All Here.”
To receive your free 2008 Spa Resource Catalog and find
out why Universal Companies is “the ultimate source for
spas,” call 800.558.5571.
Universal Companies Welcomes New National Sales
Manager
From Press Release - Feb 11, 2008
Universal
Companies is pleased to announce that Debra Vittone
has recently joined its management staff as National
Sales Manager. Debra will be working to provide an
increased level of service to Universal's current
clients and further expand Universal’s sales
presence in the corporate spa market.
Debra joined Universal Companies in November 2007,
bringing 25 years of experience in the prestige
beauty industry to her new position. Prior to coming
to Universal, she worked with Lancôme Paris
Cosmetics, Guerlain Paris, Cosmopolitan Cosmetics,
and, most recently, PUIG Prestige Beauty. Debra has
a strong history of expanding markets, exceeding
organizational goals, and training sales teams to
peak performance, and is excited about the crossover
opportunities for marketing to the spa industry. "I
am looking forward to the future, and believe my
background will enable Universal to bring a whole
new standard of personal attention to our corporate
clients," she said.
Marti Morenings, Universal Companies’ Founder and
CEO, stated, "We had such a great year in 2007, and
had already expanded our team of Corporate Account
Managers. I'm very excited about Debra coming on
board. She is experienced and enthusiastic, and
welcoming her to our company is yet another example
of our dedication to continuing to be the 'Ultimate
Source for Spas.'"
