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Competence and innovation through experience<\/div><\/div>

The history of our company begins with the invention of the tanning bed. Friedrich Wolff, the brother of our company owner J\u00f6rg Wolff, registered the patent for his invention in 1976: A sunbed for tanning without a risk of getting sunburnt. The following 50 years were earmarked by the impressive success story of a medium-sized German company and its employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The history of our company begins with the invention of the tanning bed. Friedrich Wolff, the brother of our company owner J\u00f6rg Wolff, registered the patent for his invention in 1976: A sunbed for tanning without a risk of getting sunburnt. The following 50 years were earmarked by the impressive success story of a medium-sized German company and its employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Company formation<\/h6><\/div>

1976<\/span><\/strong>
\nJ\u00f6rg Wolff founded the company KOSMEDICO – Sales of Cosmetic and Medical Lamps GmbH, based in Stuttgart. It is the root of today\u2019s globally operating JW Holding Group being characterized from the beginning by its innovative strength and vision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Market entry USA<\/h6><\/div>

1979\/1980<\/span><\/strong>
\nStart of market expansion into the US, first by founding Wolff System Technology Inc., headquartered in New Jersey (now in Atlanta).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Introduction of COSMOLUX<\/h6><\/div>

1984<\/span><\/strong>
\nThis is the year of birth of the Cosmedico brand lamps. COSMOLUX was the first lamp series launched under the name Cosmedico. Prior to that, the lamps were sold under the trade name of Wolff System.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cosmedico Inc. in the USA<\/h6><\/div>

1986<\/span><\/strong>
\nAs part of the launch of a second product line of tanning lamps called COSMOLUX, another US-based company, the KOSMEDICO, Inc., was established in Chicago. Later it traded as COSMEDICO LIGHT, Inc. in the Boston area and has been renamed into JW North America Inc. since 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Introduction of VHO technology<\/h6><\/div>

1986<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe ingenuity of our engineers led to the launch of the VHO technology for tanning lamps. This very high-output technology enabled the production of much more powerful lamps than ever before.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Introduction of COSMOLUX RCS<\/h6><\/div>

1988<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe legendary RCS was one of the first 100 Watt reflector lamps. Its revolutionary lamp technology featured the first built-in reflector, resulting in an instantaneous increase in performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Introduction COSMOLUX VHR<\/h6><\/div>

1990<\/span><\/strong>
\nIn 1990 the first 160 watt high performance reflector lamp was launched: the COSMOLUX VHR. Thanks to its state-of-the-art design it was possible to combine a highly effective phosphor blend with the innovative VHR electrode technology. Over the following years this lamp set unmatched standards in performance throughout the tanning industry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Headquarter Stuttgart<\/h6><\/div>

1991<\/span><\/strong>
\nAfter the splendid ground-breaking ceremony in 1990, the workforce moved into the new company headquarter on K\u00f6lner Stra\u00dfe in Stuttgart only one year later.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Medical Systems Division<\/h6><\/div>

1992<\/span><\/strong>
\nEnlargement of COSMEDICO LICHT GmbH by setting up the Medical Systems business unit with a clear focus on the development, production and worldwide distribution of radiation equipment and UV lamps for medical applications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Solaria fair Cologne<\/h6><\/div>

1992<\/span><\/strong>
\nSolaria which stands for the international trade fair for sunlight systems quickly became the major platform of the tanning industry in Europe. Cosmedico continuously pointed to new horizons at this fair and presented attractive and innovative products every two years<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Acquisition of Lancashire Lightening Services Ltd. in the UK<\/h6><\/div>

1999<\/span><\/strong>
\nAcquisition of Lancashire Solarium and Leisure Services Ltd. (now trading as Lancashire Lightening Services Ltd.) in Preston, Lancashire, UK. Founded in 1983, the company is the UK\u2019s no 1 \u2018One Stop Shop\u2019 for all tanning supplies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Participation NARVA<\/h6><\/div>

2000<\/span><\/strong>
\nAcquisition of a shareholding and 2003 increase to a majority stake in NARVA Lichtquellen GmbH + Co. KG, headquartered in Brand-Erbisdorf, Germany. By now all Cosmedico low pressure tanning lamps are manufactured by this leading company for special lamps in Germany. At the same time: Founding of JW Holding GmbH as an investment and management holding company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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25 years Cosmedico<\/h6><\/div>

2001<\/span><\/strong>
\nTo have the sunlight with its positive effects always available, regardless of the time of day or the year\u2019s season was the original vision of our company founder J\u00f6rg Wolff. Cosmedico makes the wish of many people come true for 25 years. On the occasion of our 25th anniversary, Dr. Lothar Sp\u00e4th, the former Prime Minister of Baden-W\u00fcrttemberg, gave a speech in which he praised the innovative strength and sustainability of the owner-managed medium sized sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Introduction VHR 9K90<\/h6><\/div>

2004<\/span><\/strong>
\nWith the launch of the 9K90 technology Cosmedico set new industry benchmarks for low pressure tanning lamps. This unique lamp technology featured an advanced and patented phosphor blend which had never before been used before in fluorescent lamps. It did not only bring a revolution in efficiency but was also unmatched in terms of and tanning performance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Introduction COSMOFIT<\/h6><\/div>

2010<\/span><\/strong>
\nCOSMOFIT was and still is our powerful answer to the European 0.3 regulations, limiting the maximum output of erythema irradiance of professional tanning equipment to 0.3 W\/m\u00b2. Cosmedico COSMOFIT lamps comply with the specifications of EU standards in most popular sunbeds providing state-of-the-art tanning technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Introduction 10K100\u00ae<\/h6><\/div>

2012<\/span><\/strong>
\nEnlargement of the Cosmedico range by a new premium lamp series. The Cosmedico 10K100\u00ae is the perfect upgrade for any sunbed. It offers second to none premium quality to get the maximum tanning effect out of tanning beds – particularly within 0.3.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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JW Sales GmbH<\/h6><\/div>

2012<\/span><\/strong>
\nFounding of JW Sales GmbH based in Stuttgart. Cosmedico Licht GmbH has been merged into this sales company. Cosmedico continued as a registered trademark and tanning lamp brand. Since then Cosmedico tanning lamps have been distributed worldwide by JW Sales GmbH.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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FIBO K\u00f6ln<\/h6><\/div>

2014<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe year 2014 marked the beginning of a new trade fair: SUNbiz in Cologne. Under the umbrella of Fibo the industry found a new and contemporary home after Solaria had been discontinued in 2007. Since then, we present our latest products at the Cosmedico booth every year and maintain our international customer contacts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Introduction WILD WAVE<\/h6><\/div>

2015<\/span><\/strong>
\nIn 2015, we launched the Cosmedico WILD WAVE at the FIBO. It is our exclusive range of lamps featuring a stunning WAVE design which can be experienced in two different versions: WILD WAVE BLUE with a vitalizing sunrise effect and WILD WAVE RED with a relaxing sunset effect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Introduction RUBINO low pressure lamps<\/h6><\/div>

2017<\/span><\/strong>
\nLatest research results led to the development of Cosmedico RUBINO. Red light as an additive to UV light activates skin metabolism and oxygenation of the skin. As a result, the tanning process is experienced as particularly gentle and the skin feels smooth and soft after use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Introduction COLYOUR<\/h6><\/div>

2021<\/span><\/strong>
\nThe new Cosmedico COLYOUR range has been received by the market enthusiastically. Numerous color-psychological investigations are based on this lamp development. The four colored lamps create a colorful play of colors in a solarium. At the same time, they are excellent for tanning and have an 8-fold effect on body and mind.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Glass bulb washing system<\/h6><\/div>

2024
\n<\/span><\/strong>To further improve quality, a glass bulb washing system is integrated into our lamp production process. Each individual bulb is washed in an ultrasonic bath and then dried with compressed air. Completely dust-free and pore-clean, the glass bulb is then processed further in the lamp production process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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50 years Cosmedico tanning lamps<\/h6><\/div>

2026
\n<\/span><\/strong>The history of our company begins with the invention of the sunbed.<\/span><\/span> Friedrich Wolff, the brother of our company owner J\u00f6rg Wolff, registered the patent for his invention in 1976. Cosmedico tanning lamps, integrated into a sunbed, have since fulfilled people’s need for sunlight, well-being, and a tan, making the beneficial properties of the sun accessible to everyone in the world, regardless of location or time.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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