Campbells Interview
On today’s episode of the Steady Hands Barber Club, we have a couple of special guests:
Ben Large, CEO and board of directors, The Stephan Co.Ben Large became CEO of the Stephan Co. in December of 2019. He previously ran an investment firm. Prior to that, he worked in the aerospace industry developing satellite communications systems. Mr. Large has a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science degree from the University of Southern California.
Corey Cincotta, VP of Operations, The Stephan Co. Corey has worked under the Stephan umbrella for 16 years, beginning as a purchasing agent for the Nationwide Branch in Syracuse, NY. From there he managed warehouse operations, eventually becoming General Manager in 2010. He relocated to Stephan's Corporate Office in Tampa, FL as Director of Sales & Marketing in Stephan's Retail Division. At the time, Stephan had a variety of skin care products in Walmart, Target, and CVS. The opportunity arose in 2012 to manage Stephan's flagship subsidiary, Williamsport Barber Supply, where he has continued to grow into his current role as Vice President.
Campbells Campbell’s known product line dates back to around 1939, started by Albert B. Campbell under Campbell Products Co., from Chicago, IL (later Bensenville). The company provided products to the barber industry. Their main product was the “Latherking”, a hot lather machine, first of its kind, with the cleaner and the lathering solution. Campbells registered the mark “LatherKing” in 1945. In 1966, the brand was acquired and assigned to Deltrol Corp., a Delaware company, primarily involved in hydraulic valves that is still active to date. Deltrol continued to function under the dba Campbell’s Products, and in that same year (1966), they registered the current logo (man w/Scottish bonnet), although it had been used in commerce since 1950. Deltrol controlled the brand until 1974 when Morris Flamingo, Inc. acquired the brand from Deltrol, dba Campbell Products, and redesigned the LatherKing (PCS) model. In March 1998, The Stephan Co. acquired the brand when Morris Flamingo, L.P. was acquired and registered the company Morris Flamingo-Stephan. In 2015, Morris Flamingo-Stephan redesigned the current “Next Generation” model. The LatherKing mark has been registered since 1945.
The Stephan CoThe Stephan Company was founded in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1897 by German immigrant Karl H. Stephan., who started out producing barber equipment and surgical tools. He added barber and beauty supplies, becoming the first professional men's hair care company in America as well as the first to sell products only through barber shops. It was through the barber shop trade that the company gained a reputation for the quality of its products. Stephan's best selling product was a dandruff remover, which relied on a 19th-century formula. Under the ownership of its founder, the company thrived and even branched out to sporting goods.
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https://www.wbbarber.com
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And here is a link to check out LatherKing Products:
www.Latherking.com
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