Famis Manufacturing, Inc.

Famis Manufacturing was founded in 1994 by Jim Schmitt. “Famis”, which is an acronym for (Finest at Manufacturing, Innovation and Service) set out to be the “one stop shop” leader in the manufacturing and distribution of single-use products to the beauty and barber industry.

Famis Manufacturing’s first product was the tissue folded neck strip, commonly called the barber neck strip. This tissue folded product was well received in the beauty and barber market due to Famis’ quality and service to the wholesale distributors. In year two, Famis broadened their offering with paper towels (used for hair cutting, coloring and blotting). The following year Famis introduced a unique wrapping product used primarily in the ethnic field. This product, trademarked Wrapp-It™ and Wrapp-It Jr™, has become a market leader and is asked for by brand name.

In 1997, Famis moved to a new location which offered more manufacturing and warehouse space. During the following years, Famis expanded their product offering to include end papers, cotton coil, cotton puffs, and most recently cotton towels.

In June of 2003, Jim Schmitt sold Famis Manufacturing, becoming a minor shareholder and stepped back into a consulting role in order to better fulfill his newly acquired duties as Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Ralph and Beth Aschenbrenner became the new owners and quickly began focusing Famis’ resources on expanding the business to include spa products. At the Western Buying Conference in January of 2004, Famis Manufacturing unveiled its new product line called Spa Innovations. The new product line consists of epilating cloth, paraffin wrap, manicure table towel, disposable spa towels, sheets, and face cradle covers.