Ultrasun Aquires Dr. Muller - tanTALK

MATT A · 05-09-2008, 01:05 PM

There is a rumor circulating that Original Dr. Müller is calling it a day—but here's the real scoop from a press release I received this morning from Willem Fabels: it has been acquired. Netherlands-based Zonnepark Holding BV has acquired Original Dr. Müller from the German company, AUVL Gmbh.

Original Dr. Müller will become a full member of the Zonnepark group, which currently oversees the production and distribution of Ultrasun, Gardasun, Sunfit and Stayl equipment in 55 countries.

By joining the Zonnepark group, Original Dr. Müller and its customers will enjoy the benefits of Zonnepark’s centralized production facilities in Germany, global leadership and worldwide partnerships in the professional tanning market.

From Looking Fit
http://www.lookingfit.com/blogs/judie/blogdefault.aspx

unity · 05-09-2008, 02:01 PM

On another note. ETS announced today its "friendly" takeover of the Zonnepark group consisting of Dr. Müller, Ultrasun, Gardasun, Sunfit and Stayl equipment. This move continues ETS goal of taking over the plant and everything on it.

MATT A · 05-09-2008, 07:00 PM

Ultrasun has some hard working good people in Indy manning the fort there I wish them the best of luck.

engfant · 05-10-2008, 09:22 AM

better than if it was Ergoline. They'd start gutting em and installing hamster wheels to power them.

navigatin1 · 05-10-2008, 09:49 AM

:THIS JUST IN:

Wendy's has acquired UltraSun, ETS, Ergoline, and Burger King.

More info as it comes in.

Robert K · 05-10-2008, 01:34 PM

better than if is was White Castle. They would pull out the meat and start using what ever it is they put in their burgers.

Soakinuptherays · 05-11-2008, 08:54 AM

More and more manufacturers/distributors/salons are going close, merge, and realine as everyone adjust to the new realities of the indoor tanning industy.

unity · 05-11-2008, 10:17 AM

Just like salons Greg. Its both good and bad. There should be an upswing in a couple years. Those that survive will be stronger in the end.

I would hate to have opened a salon in the past year or two. A few do good, many do not. A salon owner near me just lost their house and cars to keep the salon open. They went from 300+ per day to 100+.

PatParadise · 05-11-2008, 10:17 PM

The salon business has been a little tough but we will make it as I married wonder woman, and besides my daughter is really really hot and manages the store during the daytime, PatParadise, (IMWW)

05-09-2008, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
MATT A I'm Banned Join Date: Sep 6 2004 Posts: 13,921 Rep Power: 0	Ultrasun Aquires Dr. Muller There is a rumor circulating that Original Dr. Müller is calling it a day—but here's the real scoop from a press release I received this morning from Willem Fabels: it has been acquired. Netherlands-based Zonnepark Holding BV has acquired Original Dr. Müller from the German company, AUVL Gmbh. Original Dr. Müller will become a full member of the Zonnepark group, which currently oversees the production and distribution of Ultrasun, Gardasun, Sunfit and Stayl equipment in 55 countries. By joining the Zonnepark group, Original Dr. Müller and its customers will enjoy the benefits of Zonnepark’s centralized production facilities in Germany, global leadership and worldwide partnerships in the professional tanning market. From Looking Fit http://www.lookingfit.com/blogs/judie/blogdefault.aspx Last edited by MATT A; 05-09-2008 at 01:19 PM.

05-09-2008, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
unity I vote for DERF! Join Date: Jan 6 2004 Location: Midwest-ish Posts: 4,400 Rep Power: 22	Re: Ultrasun Aquires Dr. Muller On another note. ETS announced today its "friendly" takeover of the Zonnepark group consisting of Dr. Müller, Ultrasun, Gardasun, Sunfit and Stayl equipment. This move continues ETS goal of taking over the plant and everything on it. __________________ OMG! I made a post! :)

05-09-2008, 07:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
MATT A I'm Banned Join Date: Sep 6 2004 Posts: 13,921 Rep Power: 0	Re: Ultrasun Aquires Dr. Muller Ultrasun has some hard working good people in Indy manning the fort there I wish them the best of luck.

05-10-2008, 09:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
engfant Join Date: May 20 2003 Posts: 9,301 Rep Power: 29	Re: Ultrasun Aquires Dr. Muller better than if it was Ergoline. They'd start gutting em and installing hamster wheels to power them.

05-10-2008, 09:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
navigatin1 Join Date: Aug 17 2004 Posts: 2,901 Rep Power: 21	Re: Ultrasun Aquires Dr. Muller :THIS JUST IN: Wendy's has acquired UltraSun, ETS, Ergoline, and Burger King. More info as it comes in.

05-10-2008, 01:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Robert K Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 27 2002 Location: East Coast Age: 56 Posts: 2,888 Rep Power: 22	Re: Ultrasun Aquires Dr. Muller better than if is was White Castle. They would pull out the meat and start using what ever it is they put in their burgers.

05-11-2008, 08:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
Soakinuptherays I love Derf!! Join Date: Oct 19 2000 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,160 Rep Power: 24	Re: Ultrasun Aquires Dr. Muller More and more manufacturers/distributors/salons are going close, merge, and realine as everyone adjust to the new realities of the indoor tanning industy. __________________ Greg Klesius GSK Resources

05-11-2008, 10:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
unity I vote for DERF! Join Date: Jan 6 2004 Location: Midwest-ish Posts: 4,400 Rep Power: 22	Re: Ultrasun Aquires Dr. Muller Just like salons Greg. Its both good and bad. There should be an upswing in a couple years. Those that survive will be stronger in the end. I would hate to have opened a salon in the past year or two. A few do good, many do not. A salon owner near me just lost their house and cars to keep the salon open. They went from 300+ per day to 100+. __________________ OMG! I made a post! :)

05-11-2008, 10:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
PatParadise IMWW Join Date: Jul 14 2004 Location: 9202 Lexington Ave, Circle Pines, MN 55014 Age: 75 Posts: 256 Rep Power: 20	Re: Ultrasun Aquires Dr. Muller The salon business has been a little tough but we will make it as I married wonder woman, and besides my daughter is really really hot and manages the store during the daytime, PatParadise, (IMWW)

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