Made exclusively by KBL The first iBed leaves the mega Sun

Magazine
Issue April 2016
Latest information about sun, light, health and beauty
Made exclusively
by KBL
The first iBed
leaves the
mega­Sun
assembly
Interview
James Oliver
from Manhattan answers
our questions
Page 6
Page 12
Preview
The FIBO 2016
awaits you
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Magazine
Take the time –
Just take 15 minutes and browse through our new
magazine.
But also take the time to inform yourself about the
newest trends in the sun tanning industry at this
year’s FIBO sunBiz in Cologne. At KBL we will surprise
you with new ideas and innovations. I am positive that
you will be thrilled. You can find a sneak preview on
page 15.
Both things will be invested time you will get something
out of. Actively invested time, during which you are
doing something. And as Goethe once said, success is spelled with two letters: DO.
We’ll see you at the FIBO sunBiz.
The time we take
is time we get
something out of.
Ernst Ferstl
(*1955),
Austrian teacher,
poet and aphorist
Warmest greetings,
Klaus Lahr
Management Board
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Content
6Made exclusively by KBL
8Ruby-Collagen-Boosters
10 Light is life
12 Interview
16 Tattoo and solarium
20 Art and KBL
24 Spare parts supply
30 Maintenance of value
The iBed alpha – a perfect symbiosis
The original made by KBL
Interview with
James Y. Oliver,
co-owner of Beach
Bum Tanning
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How Professor Michael Holick will convince you of this
The success story of James Y. Oliver
The most important dos and don’ts
Ensured for solariums from UWE Light GmbH
Maintain the value with just a little effort
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i
Bed goes megaSun and as of January
this year is already being delivered in KBL’s
customary first class quality.
The engineers and those responsible for the production
at KBL only needed a few weeks to adapt and produce
the first 50 iBeds made by KBL. These 50 solariums were
sold exclusively on the US market where the iBed is very
sought after.
Wait and see what our engineers have in store for
the European market.
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Boooooster
Have you boost ered yet today?
O
ur Ruby-Collagen-Boosters are
Ruby-Collagen-Boosters give off a special
complexion is achieved through revitalization
visually pleasing and customers
light, which stimulates the body’s own
and detoxification.
find them attractive.
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collagen production. The skin’s elasticity
increases, thereby counteracting the skin
The skin sensation and especially the tan-
ageing process. The newest generation of
ning results after sun tanning with megaSun
high performance LEDs ensures a boost of
Ruby-Collagen-Boosters are described as
freshness and an increase in the moisture
being much better than after using solariums
penetration of the skin. A more beautiful
without boosters.
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While the sun lights up the day
Thanks to the American scientist Prof. Michael
in July with 120,000 lux, it only
F. Holick, Professor for Medicine, Dermatology,
reaches 1,500 lux in January.
Physiology and Biophysics, who also discovered
But even during the rest of the
the active form of vitamin D, today we now know
year we Central Europeans lack
that evidently every single cell in our bodies possesses the
sunlight and feel lethargic and
ability to produce active vitamin D.
tired. Scientists have now proven
According to epidemiologist Cedric Garland from the
that light even helps with
University of California in San Diego, USA, a vitamin D
“non-seasonal” depressions
deficiency is fundamentally involved in the development of
and other illnesses.
tumor diseases.
Biologically effective light stimulates the intensity and colour
Numerous scientific papers confirm the opinions of the
temperature of daylight. Thus,
two researchers and have long since proven that vitamin
during the day sunlight stops the
D can reduce cancer growth.
production of the hormone mela-
Unfortunately, many people are completely unaware
tonin (also known as the sleeping
of the health aspects of sunlight. On the contrary,
hormone). This ensures that
they fear the sun. Especially the media, but also dermato-
the organism is awake and fit,
logists never pass up an opportunity to constantly point
enabling humans to sleep better
out the “dangers” of solar radiation.
at night.
There are even recommendations to completely avoid
If signs of depression or daily
the sun. Of course it is harmful to your health to sun-
tiredness show, using a solarium
bathe excessively, but sunlight in carefully dosed
in
the
amounts is not only “allowed” but also vital, as it
is
keeps our vitamin D level and thereby our vitality
the
afternoon
morning
at
the
or
in
latest
at a high level.
recommended. Doing so in the
evening is not very helpful as
the light signalises to the body that it is daytime and it
Light is life
H
becomes very difficult, if not impossible to fall asleep.
But light can do so much more: In addition to the
proven therapeutic results, premenstrual discomfort
for example can be successfully treated, especially the
emotional side effects. It can even be used to treat bulimic
umans are drawn to the sun.
veritable deficiency symptom during
This fact is reflected every year
the winter months. This is also known
during the dark time of the year.
as SAD (seasonal affective disorder) or
The regular use of a high-quality solarium also
winter depression.
ensures a balanced vitamin D level.
Around 80,000 Germans suffer from a
binge eating, in particular seasonally caused bulimia.
Up until a few years ago, people believed that the active
form of vitamin D could only be produced with the help of
sunlight and with the involvement of the liver, the kidneys
and the skin.
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interView
How many stores do you have currently and where are
they located?
We have 51 stores in our chain. 13 are corporately owned
(John Haaland and me) and the other 38 are licensed
Most of our stores are located directly around New York
City. We felt it was important to create a barrier of entry
to other tanning salon chains and still be able to share in
Marketing and Brand Awareness.
We also have 4 stores in Virginia.
J
My sister and her
ames Y. Oliver, co-owner oft he chain
husband wanted to get into the business so we opened a
Beach Bum with its headquarters in New
few close to where they live.
York, answers our questions.
Since when are you in the tanning
I ran 5 restaurants, 2 of which were New York Times 3
bed fueled more innovation and we saw the beds in this
industry? Who are what brought
Star.When the owner of the restaurants wanted to retire
niche get better and nicer looking. Another big change
you in?
I decided to open a bar, but John asked me to join him
was the reduction in tan time from 20 to 12 minutes.
I got into the tanning industry in 1996.
as he needed help taking his stores to the next level.
Another change in the industry is we saw tanning salons
I joined my partner John Haaland. He
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take better and bigger retail locations in better shopping
already had 4 stores in Manhattan.
What changed in the tanning business over these years?
centers. When I first entered the market, tanning salons
He started opening salons when he
When I first entered the industry, there were only
were located in smaller, not high quality locations. We also
was 23 years old.
stand-ups and 20 minute beds. The first changes we saw
started out opening smaller locations averaging about
At that time I was working in the
was when the Orbit (editor’s note: Dr. Müller Solarium)
1500 square feet. We quickly started opening 3500-4000
restaurant industry in Manhattan.
beds came into the market. The demand for this type of
square foot locations due to the increased demand.
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megaSun inside
Where do you think tanning studios will and have to go?
I feel tanning studios have to downsize into smaller
locations. This minimizes the operators ability to offer as
many selections of beds. We have to offer more of the
larger beds that can make us more money. I also feel that
we will have to selectively offer more services. There
will still be a market for tanning studios, it is just
that we have to be smart and adapt our salons
accordingly.
You have a business to run and a family – how do you
relax? Your most favorite hobby?
What is the best invention/innovation for you in the tanning
The most relaxing thing I do is spend time with my
industry?
children. I have 4 children between the ages of 9 and 16.
I feel the best innovation I have seen is the introduction
They are very involved in sports and activities. I spend
of electronic ballasts. There are many reasons why I
most nights watching them at practice or games. Then,
like these:
we have to do homework. I feel it is important to do
•this had enabled us to tan people better.
homework with the children, even the 16 year old.
•lower on electric and utility costs.
I also have to make time for my wife. I enjoy spending
•better for the life of the parts of the tanning beds.
time with her and feel it is healthy to make sure we have
•beds run cooler so less use of air conditioning.
personal time together.
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P
erformance: Unsurpassed. Technology:
and let us wow you with the advancement of our
One-of-a-kind. KBL presents the iBed
premium segment. Get to know the new iBed
ALPHA, which outdoes everything you have
ALPHA at the FIBO 2016.
ever known with its design, performance and
functionality. Here the term “pulse of our time” is
For the third time KBL AG will present solariums
given a whole new meaning. Engineers and
and collariums
from the Westerwald region in
development specialists have created the per-
Germany at this year’s FIBO 2016 in Cologne. One
fect symbiosis of megaSun and iBed – including
manufacturer – many unrivalled highlights and
technical innovations. Wait and see what we
one very special trade fair highlight: We will be
have in store for you and come visit the KBL trade
presenting the new iBed alpha.
fair stand. That is where the history of technology
Come visit the KBL trade fair booth B02 in hall 8
will be rewritten.
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Tattoo?
C
an I use a solarium or Collarium®
despite having a tattoo? What do
I need to keep in mind?
Tattoos are currently extremely popular and
it is easy to quickly get lost in the imaginative
images. Many people cannot get enough of them
and plan an entire work of art, while others are
satisfied with small accents to make themselves
even more unique.
Getting a tattoo results in many small wounds in
the skin, which absolutely need to be protected
from dirt and sunrays. You should avoid using a
solarium during the first 4-8 weeks. But, if you
follow a few guidelines, you can enjoy both things
without worries:
•
After getting a tattoo or piercing, do NOT
sunbathe in a solarium or the sun for about 4-8
weeks
•A new tattoo needs to be treated regularly with a
special cream
•Especially before sunbathing for the first time
take great care to cream the new tattoo
•Avoid putting pressure on or rubbing the new
tattoo so that the wound healing process is not
disturbed
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FIBO 2016
T
he countdown has started: on 7 April 2016 this year’s
FIBO is once again opening its doors. The largest
international trade fair for fitness, sun and health at
the exhibition centre in Cologne.
Hall 8 booth B02
We are looking forward to seeing you!
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7.– 10.4.2016 Cologne
artistic
Confederation of Skilled Crafts; Tarek Al-Wazir, Deputy
Prime Minister in Hessen and the Minister for Economy,
Energy, Transport and Regional Development as well
as Bernd Ehinger, President of the Chamber of Trade in
the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region. The excellent technical
and artisanal quality of the apprenticeships in German
craftsmen’s firms was praised. This was proven by the
large range of pieces entered into the competition, which
reflected the high level of technical performance.
The competition evaluates the aesthetic quality,
creative imagination, shaping and design of the
journeymen’s pieces. The task was simple and yet
difficult at the same time: the time limit was set to about
60-80 production hours and different materials and
joining techniques were to be used, for example screwing,
welding and soldering. Everything else was left to the
J
ohannes
competitors.
Zerres
from
the
company
Zerrespur! in Kleinmaischeid (Germany)
won 2nd place with his sculpture in the
national competition for metal sculptors.
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The best journeymen and women within the framework of the Performance Competition of the
Johannes Zerres is 23 years old and didn’t set himself
German Skilled Crafts were honoured in Frank-
an easy task. The Irish designer Eileen Gray, who is
furt/Main in December. The prizes were presented
considered one of the most important artists of the early
by Hans Peter Wollseifer, President of the German
20th century, inspired his journeyman’s piece. 21
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megaClean
plus
by
Zerres 3. seite
megaClean plus
Liquid concentrate
Item no: 3010141502
1L 49,90 €*
The result was an impressive room divider that appears
transparent, powerful and delicate at the same time.
Similar to a folding-screen, the sculpture can be set up at
different angles and the individual rectangles can move freely,
Spray bottle
Empty bottle with foamspray-nozzle
Item no: 3010145255
6,90 €* p. Pc.
The ready-to-use
solution costs 0,74€
per litre
which gives the construction an air of lightness and always
makes it appear different. Johannes Zerres used stainless steel
for the basic material, bronze for the sleeves and burnished
brass for the circles.
Higher concentration!
The KBL AG’s company headquarters was chosen as a fitting
more efficiency!
setting to display the work of art. With its clear lines the
building remains in the background, while at the same
time underlining the power emanating from the metal
construction.
Johannes Zerres greatly enjoyed his excellent apprenticeship
at his father Horst Zerres’ company, Zerrespur!. The stainless
steel manufacture has provided private as well as business
customers – including KBL – with its expertise and knowledge
Contact
http://www.zerrespur.de
for nearly 30 years when it comes to redesigning existing things
ZERRES GMBH
or creating new things. During this process you always think
Werkstraße 9
ahead and go one step further in order to turn every idea into
D-56271 Kleinmaischeid
something extraordinary and unique.
Fon: +49 (0)2689 9854-0
Hygienically clean solariums in your salon are guaranteed with
megaClean plus. The concentrate has been proved by the
DGHM/VAH directives and is highly efficient - 1 litre generates
a 67 litre ready-to-use solution - it works super-fast and has a
pleasant smell.
Of course megaClean plus is suitable for disinfection of
smooth surfaces as well in fitness- and cosmetic studios as in
spa- and swimming pool areas.
Call +49(0)2689 / 94 26-0 to order
or contact your megaSun partner
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*Prices do not include VAT or despatch costs
goodReasons
All replacement parts are compatible with one another
Guaranteed quality! An extension of the guarantee to 24 months
is only granted if original parts are used
Accuracy of fit
Specially trained sales professionals
Quick delivery of all in stock spare parts straight from our warehouse
Manufacturer’s liability only for original parts
B
ut please only use original parts from
KBL. In addition to megaSun original
parts, KBL now also delivers origi-
nal parts for many of the UWE Light GmbH
solariums. Don’t take any unnecessary
risks, but put your trust in the spare parts
from KBL.
spareParts
These offer the highest accuracy of fit and
functionality. That is why our specially trained
specialist retail trade partners only use original
KBL spare parts when doing maintenance work or
repairs. This will guarantee you the highest quality
you are accustomed to from KBL.
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worldwide
SONNENLINE STUDIO,
ROMANIA
S
onnenline Tanning Salons are
technology as well as quality services and friend-
part of a chain of professio-
ly personnel, Sonnenline studios attract many cli-
nal tanning studios, located in
ents that find here the best results in achieving that
three large cities in Romania, Timisoara,
Iasi and Arad.
perfect brown colour, as well as a healthy skin
glow. The latest tanning beds from megaSun are
one of the main salons’ attractions, representing
The first tanning salon was opened in 2003
the progress in indoor tanning. The eye-catching
and gave the start to a new kind of tanning
design and easy-to-use features, together with the
services, making tanning beds a new, po-
finest tanning products and friendly atmosphere
pular trend. Soon, the others tanning salons
are making clients always come back for more.
were opened and since then Sonnenline is a
Sonnenline studios are the perfect environment to
constantly growing business. Offering the
relax and indulge – a premium experience for all
newest and most sophisticated tanning
tan enthusiasts, where they can discover a new level in comfort and quality in tanning.
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should start pre-tanning their skin accordingly
a few weeks in advance. A gentle tan and
the skin’s own sun protection are the
best parasol for your skin!
The advantage of tanning in a solarium is the controlled and accurately
dosed amount of tanning for every
skin type. Unlike tanning in natural sunlight,
in a solarium it is possible to have a tanning
session appropriate for every skin type to help
build up the skin’s own light callosity. The skin
needs about 4 weeks for this. Thereafter –
depending
on
the
skin
type
and
recommended dose – a sun protection factor of 4-8 is reached. During this time the
recommended number of tanning sessions
is 1-2 times a week. So start thinking about
your natural sun protection factor now.
Gentle on the skin, relaxed and well
dosed. Do your skin a favour.
S
springTime
pringtime
is
skin
care
You wait longingly to finally hang your winter jacket in the
time! Finally the days are
closet and welcome the first warm rays of sunlight. You
once again getting longer,
brighter
and
most
importantly
warmer. Spring is just around the
give your skin a peeling and rub lotion on it to wake it up
from its hibernation and provide it with the moisture it
needs. All signs point to spring! But what about the skin’s
own sun protection? Now is the right time to think about it.
corner. The first buds are beginning
This is because whoever wants to prepare for the first
to blossom and the urge to spend
sunny days at the beach, the pool or in a street cafe
time outside is growing.
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True values
K
BL’s solariums are built with the greatest care. In
order to enjoy your investment for a long time,
there are a few things you need to keep in mind.
Our manufacturing methods ensure optimal functionality and safety. In order for it to remain that way, we recommend that you
only use original parts when having maintenance work done. This
ensures that your solarium’s value is maintained and increases its
resale value.
Additional recommendations:
Regularly clean the inside and outside of your apparatus.
Have your apparatus regularly checked by an authorised
technician in order to detect wear and tear at an early stage.
Only use original parts and thereby avoid costly follow-up
repairs.
A complete inspection logbook ensures a comprehensible
history and serves the maintenance of value.
solariummarket.com
a well-preserved solarium
will find a potential buyer on
solariummarket.com
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