LUCAS PRODUCTS, INC.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA

Lucas Products Corporation was founded by Donald W. Applegate in 1957. The primary nature of the business was manufacturing PATCHIT® coated fabrics for use as heat seal mending tapes and patching materials. Over the decades Lucas Products Corporation has evolved to fit the ever evolving needs of businesses, offering economical, effective and innovative products and solutions for their needs. Lucas Products was purchased by Robert Urfer, a beauty industry professional with 10 years experience in sales and marketing who recognized a need and a had vision to offer exclusive products and tools specifically designed for the unique need of beauty industry professionals. Today, Lucas Products Corporation is dedicated to continuing to grow and expand with new products and service offerings for the salon, medical and laundry industries that are innovative, economical and most importantly…performance-driven. Until now, complete professional salon solutions were not available. Salon owners and managers had to turn to multiple sources and retailers to purchase cleaning supplies, many of which were not even designed for salon use. Lucas Products, the trusted manufacturer of Lucasol Disinfectant and Super Sunnies® eyewear, now offers a complete range of professional grade environmentally sensitive cleaning solutions. Now you can get all of your salon and spa cleaning products from one convenient location. Why spend your valuable time searching for salon supplies when you can purchase supplies designed for the spa and salon from one source. Lucas offers a solution for every aspect of your salon: Enjoy our newsletter to stay updated with the latest news on Lucas Products Lucas Products Corporation makes quality, innovative products for professionals…proudly made in the U.S.A. since 1957. Donald W. Applegate established Lucas Products Corporation in 1957. The primary nature of the business was manufacturing PATCHIT® coated fabrics for use as heat seal mending tapes and patching materials. Other products were manufactured or distributed including diaper do and Tem, household disinfectants and SUNNIES® Eyeshields for sunbathers. In addition the firm acted as an inventors marketing company. The market for sunlamp goggles in the 1980’s redefined the company. We were now the major producer of goggles for the indoor tanning market. The FDA wrote new regulations for sunlamp safety at that time. Since Lucas Products Corporation had already been manufacturing an eye goggle for the industry, we were instrumental in assisting with the new laws. Our goggle met the highest eye safety standard in the world for ultraviolet (UV) eye protection. The fabric division continued steady growth, establishing a 35-year track record. LUCASOL™ Deodorizing Disinfecting Cleaner and the tools to help the salons use the solution correctly were introduced in the early ’90’s. In 1994 new colors and fabrics of PATCHIT® Heat Seal Mending Tape were offered. 1997 saw LUCASOL™ Hand ™ Instant Hand Sanitizer added to the line with a new and improved version in February 1999. 1999 also saw the unveiling of a new PATCHIT® Heat Seal Mending Tape color chart, and the LUCASOL™ Hand™ Touch Free Dispenser. Lucas Products was purchased by Robert Urfer, beauty industry professional with 10 years experience in sales and marketing with a vision to grow and expand Lucas Products Corp. by developing targeted salon and spa cleaning products and tools to beauty professionals. Lucas Products first ever offering exclusively for the beauty industry arrives in our latest innovation: the Lucas Salon & Spa Cleaning System, a complete range of environmentally conscious, bio-degradable products designed for the salon & spa environment. Lucas Products acquired the Roderking Mendex Corporation further expanding the textile division of the business and adding Kaumagraph / ink transfer printing capabilities to their portfolio of capabilities. Lucas products will continue to grow and expand with new products and service offerings for the professional beauty, medical and laundry industries. Help Us Elevate Our Industry…By Keeping it Clean. The scene is familiar…Bravo’s Tabatha Coffey doing a walk through of AnySalon, U.S.A. during the “Inspection” portion of the hit show, “Tabatha’s Salon Takeover”. Within moments she is horrified and disgusted by the state of the salon environment and lack of cleanliness. She’s there as the business itself has lost touch with its customers, lost its experience and is in trouble. So often we overlook the little things that speak volumes in terms of our appearance. Within a very short period of time a salon or spa environment can become unsanitary, unappealing and potentially harmful to our clients and our staff. During weekly scheduled meeting with staff, start by evaluating the salon’s image. How is your curb appeal? What do customers see when they walk in the door? When they’re in the chair? Sometimes stepping back from the hectic pace and looking objectively can help highlight problem spots. Breaking the Pattern, Making a Routine Salon owners and managers absolutely understand the importance of providing clients with relaxing, luxurious and worry-free salon experiences. Beautifully designed salons and meticulous customer service provide an ambiance that your clients value which helps build customer loyalty and contributes to increased retail sales. But beyond studio design and customer service, the most important element driving a positive experience is a clean and spotless salon. And it is essential to your salon’s positive image. The professional salon and spa environment embodies a critical set of surface and soil combinations which present a unique set of cleaning challenges …challenges that only a program designed for this consumer-facing venue can overcome. Professional salons require professional grade cleaning solutions that are environmentally sensitive, fragrantly clean yet not overpowering, and safe for clients and employees. Not the everyday household cleaners and supplies available at club stores and big box retailers.