Eye Pro, Inc.

(This was featured company profile article in the August 2009 issue of Island Sun Times…)

After 26 successful years, Eye Pro, Inc. is practically a tanning industry icon, and the company still has many exciting things to offer salon operators worldwide.

Eye Pro, Inc. really needs no introduction – most people who earn their living in the “sun biz” already know about the company’s effective, convenient and affordable disposable eye protection. Led by its enigmatic president, Brenda Fishbaugh, Eye Pro has also been dedicated to educating salon pros about the importance of eye protection while tanning, offering a comprehensive training program at various industry events. Now, the company is bringing the same education and valuable revenue earning tips to salon owners via its website, as well as providing many other exciting offers. As for its popular Wink-Ease and VIEWkeepers! eyewear products, they’re still available, too – and like all things Eye Pro, continue to be made in America!  Read more…

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EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear — are pleased to offer a FREE goodies and gifts to any salon that takes their pre-recorded web training.

“In just 15 minutes, you’ll know all about eye protection and be able to receive FREE goodies too,” explained EYE PRO President Brenda Fishbaugh. “Right now, we’re offering Norvell’s Lip Invest lip balm, our own fresh, new educational counter mat, and our Zippie with product samples,” she continued. “And you’ll also benefit from learning how to become an eyewear expert.”

To view the pre-recorded training, all you need is a computer with high speed internet access. Since it’s a pre-recorded version, salons pick the day and time to view — anytime, anywhere — 24/7! (go to www.EyePro.net and and click on “Free online training” or click here to go there now).

“We’ve already had several salon owners who have liked it so well that they’re now going to make it a required part of any new staff training,” explained Fishbaugh. “Owners love that we’ve taken the extra step to do a pre-recorded version, so all employees can receive training based on their schedule, and become more knowledgeable on the damage from tanning without eyewear,” she continued.

The online training is also a great way to get new and current staff ready for the upcoming season.

For information on WINKEASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease™ Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit www.EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

July 2009

How would you answer these basic eye protection questions? Read on…

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June 2009

The focus of my March 2009 column was “the really clean salon,” and I referred to the 104-point cleaning checklist developed by Total Tan Salons in New York. That column brought more responses than any IST column I’ve written in six years! Hundreds of salon owners asked for the 104-point list and asked me what others do to have a clean salon. If you missed it, you can read the column and get the mosttalked-about checklist at eyepro.net/salontips. Let me know what you think of it, and I’ll publish your thoughts in an upcoming column…

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May 2009

Did you know that the earth’s ozone layer is what keeps us from burning up? There’s a hole in the ozone layer, and if it continues to grow, the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UVR) that reaches Earth will become less and less filtered. If that happens, it will change the way plants function and reproduce. Plant-eating animals will run out of things to eat. And if plant-eating animals can’t find food, they’ll die –leaving us with less and less to eat.

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EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear, recently moved on May 1st to a new sales office location in Fort Wayne, IN and have a new manufacturing facility in Michigan.

“We are all every excited about the new office location! It offers better amenities for our office needs.  We were expanding our warehouse in Fort Wayne to store more promotional materials for our US and international markets.” says Brenda Fishbaugh.  “The office is located on New Vision Drive, sounds like a perfect fit for Eye Pro!”

Eye Pro also built a larger manufacturing facility in Michigan.  “We had just outgrown our former manufacturing plant, “says Brenda Fishbaugh, president.  Our sister company, Labeltape, who manufactures and ships Wink-Ease disposable eye protection, is now in a custom-made facility allows us to meet our worldwide expansion plans.  We are very proud that all of our products are made in the United States, when so many other companies are now manufacturing overseas”.

EYE PRO’S new address is 3930 New Vision Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46845. Our phone numbers will be changed to 260.483.7620 and our fax number is 260.484.0360.  Our toll free number 800.726.8322 and website www.EyePro.net will remain the same.

For information on EYE PRO’S WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit www.EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear — were pleased to help Captain Video & Tanning with their annual SPRING FLING fundraiser for the local Humane Society of North Wilkesboro, NC.

“We offered $1.00 tans ALL DAY on March 21st, cooked a pig Hawaiian-style, and listened to Jimmy Buffet while drinking margaritas in the parking lot,”  said Captain Video & Tanning owner, Tim Bennett. “We provided the Humane Society with a tent to show animals that needed a good home all day, with all proceeds donated to the local humane society.”

“EYE PRO was thrilled to support a salon that planned out such an extravagant event — all in the name of helping animals,”  said Director of Customer Support & Education, Renee Lofland.   “EYE PRO sent 200 zippies pouches loaded with free samples of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear, as well as FRESH EASE Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning for Captain Video & Tanning to hand out to every tanner attending the event.”

Said Bennett, “The day was a huge hit!  Most importantly, we raised $800 and the Shelter was able to find nine animals a home — we set a record!”

EYE PRO, Inc. is a long time animal advocate, supporting five animal rescue organizations worldwide. For information on EYE PRO’S endangered animal rescues or WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit www.EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

April 2009

“I was standing in the lobby of a tanning salon recently, when the salon professional asked to see a tanner’s eyewear. The tanner said she didn’t wear goggles. The salon pro replied, “You can get cataracts from tanning without eye protection.” The tanner kind of shrugged and headed back to her tanning room – with no eyewear – clearly believing that cataracts are what happen to her grandma, not to her.”

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EYE PRO, Inc. — makers of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers and world leader in disposable eyewear — were pleased to help raise awareness of the second World Glaucoma Day, a joint worldwide initiative held on March 12, 2009 (www.wgday.net).

“World Glaucoma Day started in the United Kingdom as a way to raise awareness of a disease that destroys vision,” says EYE PRO president, Brenda Fishbaugh.

EYE PRO notified their “V-EYE-P” salon members by email.  Any salon member that responded received free samples of WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear, as well as EYE PRO’s counter mat to help educate tanners about the importance of wearing eye protection when tanning.

“Our version of World Glaucoma Day was so successful, we would like to extend our offer to non-members.  If a salon emails us at Jackie@eyepro.net, they will receive free samples and free educational materials.”

For information on WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit www.EyePro.net or call EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

March 2009

If you’ve been reading this column regularly, you know that I am a “clean freak.” I’m the person who travels with disinfectant wipes, wiping down my plane seat and hotel room (the TV remote and phones get the fi rst swipe). So, when salon owners tell me that they have a CLEAN salon, I am skeptical. What does “clean” mean? Your version may not match mine… How clean is clean?

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