January 12, 2004

By: Nicole Sims
Website: http://www.1st-in-cosmetics.com

Three generations of the highest, ‘Made In America’ quality

When Michael Furey launched Bates NailCare, the only US manufacturer of a full-line of manicure products, earlier this year he was no stranger to the industry. Furey, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Bates NailCare, is a third generation veteran of the nail care business and his great grandfather, Chapel Carter, invented the nail clipper in 1896.

“Bates NailCare is ready to challenge the foreign competition that has dominated the personal care products industry for the past decade,” said Furey. “We are the only nail care company that manufacturers 100 percent of its materials and products in the United States, which enables us to deliver the highest level of quality, faster and at a better cost than our competitors abroad.”

Furey believes his start to finish US manufacturing strategy will be highly attractive to retailers. Basing all operations in the United States enables Bates NailCare to bring the buying power and control back where it belongs – to the retailers.

“Centralizing our operations in the United States enables us to closely oversee all aspects of the development and manufacturing process. We pride ourselves on providing highly customized and dependable service to our customers,” said Furey.

Bates NailCare is poised to become the dominant North American nail care provider. The Company is the only US manufacturer of a full-line of manicure products, which consists of emery boards, nail clippers, buffers, deluxe stainless nail clips, pedi-clips and eyebrow tweezers, for private label and under the brand name "Klips." Michael Furey, who serves as Bates NailCare Inc’s CEO, and is the great grandson of the inventor of the nail clipper, founded the Company.

The Company's impressive management team includes executives with strong nail care industry, financial and management expertise. Bates NailCare recently engaged the services of Sargon Capitol, a principal venture capital firm that has raised more than $700 million in equity capital, to assist the company with its strategic acquisitions and financial growth.

About The Author:

Nicole Sims is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-cosmetics.com.  Tips on skin care, hair care and beauty products to bring out natural beauty.