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Luster Products, Inc. is the world’s leading African-American owned manufacturer of premium personal care products. Luster’s Pink®, SCurl® and Pink® Kids are among its family of brands. Today, Luster Products, Inc. employs more than 200 people worldwide. Through a dynamic salesforce and trade-partner network, our products are sold nationally and internationally in retail outlets, to male and female consumers as well as to haircare professionals. Our corporate offices, production facility and warehouse are situated on 17 acres in Chicago’s Stockyard Industrial Park. A second facility, for the production of aerosol products, is located in suburban Blue Island, Illinois. The phenomenal growth and success of Luster Products, Inc. is attributable to our founder and first president, Fred Luster, Sr., a staff of hardworking, dedicated employees and a loyal consumer franchise. A family spirit permeates the entire organization. The late Fred Luster, Sr., while working as a successful barber in Chicago, Illinois, was motivated to personally develop hair care products for the health and maintenance of clients’ hair. At the outset, the formulas were sold exclusively in his barbershop. As word spread about his products’ effectiveness, demand increased. Mr. Luster began selling the products to other barbers and hairstylists. Propelled by early success, Mr. Luster established Luster Products Inc. in 1957. With family support & inspiration, Mr. Luster led the company from a modest storefront operation to an international multimillion- dollar enterprise. Due to his vision, business savvy and commitment, Luster Products flourished and has remained an industry leader. While experiencing tremendous success, Fred Luster, Sr. became a lifelong supporter of organizations committed to the health, economic welfare, and educational advancement of African-American communities.