07.06.07
38. American International Industries
Los Angeles, CA
323.728.2999
www.aiibeauty.com
Sales: $179 million
Sales:
$179 million (estimated).
Key Personnel:
Zvi Ryzman, president; Terri Cooper, executive vice president; Mark Moesta, vice president, professional sales; David Woolf, vice president, retail sales.Major Products:
Cosmetics including 5 Second Nail, Ardell, Andrea, Body Drench, Bye Bye Blemish, China Glaze, Clean + Easy, Clubman/Pinaud, Correctionist, Duo, Esteemia’s Callus Away and Cuticle Away, European Secrets, EzFlow, Fright Night, Gena, GiGi, Gypsy Lash, IBD, Jeris-Lustray, No Tweeze/Micro Tweeze, ’N Rage, One Touch, ProLinc’s Callus Eliminator and Callus Away, Purist, RAW, Seche, SuperNail, Surgi-Care, Sweet Mary Jane, Waterworks, Winning Nails, Woody’s, Woltra and Youthair.New Products:
Surf Collection from China Glaze, Color Down Under from GiGi, Purist Naturals skin care line, The Club Shave line. To be launched: New anniversary lacquer collection from China Glaze which celebrates a decade of color and is called “X;” GiGi Organics, a skin care line made with natural and organic ingredients; three new products will be debuting in Correctionist.Comments:
Quietly, very quietly, Zvi Ryzman has built a beauty powerhouse. In the company’s 35-year history, AII has amassed more than 40 brands including the Clubman grooming range for men, Surgi-Care hair removal preparations and China Glaze nail colors.In an interview earlier this year with Happi, Mr. Ryzman said sales have grown 18% during the past five years, but he remains on the lookout for acquisitions.
“I am always keeping an eye out for companies with strong brand names but they are struggling with distribution or management issues,” he told our online editor Joanna Cosgrove. “If they are contemplating an exit strategy, I hope they will talk to me.”