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Sunshine and Serenity Expo Hits Columbus, OH Ultraviolet Resources International Teams with JK America for an Industry Showcase
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s the indoor tanning industry reaches the midpoint of its fifth decade in the United States, only a handful of companies have been part of the journey since the early years. Last month, we highlighted JK America. This month, we spotlight Ultraviolet Resources International of Westlake, Ohio. URI is a familyowned business that has played a major role in the industry since
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the mid-1980s. They are one of the leading indoor tanning lamp suppliers in the country, offering high and low pressure lamps, lotions from top manufacturers, salon accessories, and an impressive depth of operational knowledge. The Hayes family continues to guide the company, with Kevin and Colleen Hayes at the helm and eleven family members working
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behind the scenes. Long nights and weekends are not uncommon as they support salons across the nation. Colleen summed it up with a simple goal. URI strives to be the one stop shop for everything salons need. Kevin’s brother, John Hayes, is widely regarded as an indoor tanning lamp expert whose technical understanding has guided countless salons through equipment and lamp decisions.
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BY STAF F WR IT ER