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Matrix Essentials

is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$300.0M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

MATRIX, the leading professional hair care and hair color company in the United States, is part of L'Oreal USA's Professional Products Division. Matrix was founded in 1980 by the American husband and wife hairdressing team, Arnie and Sydell Miller. The Millers wanted to provide hairdressers with a comprehensive range of products that would help them grow their businesses and provide the means to take full advantage of their talent and creativity. Now, twenty five years later, their original ideas still stand strong and Matrix is committed to the development of the salon professional and offers a wide range of hair care, hair color and hair texturizing products including: Biolage, Color.smart, Sleek.look, Curl.life, Amplify, Trix, ColorSync, Logics, SoColor, Vavoom and Opti.smooth.

President of L'Oreal USA's Professional Products Division
David Craggs
Number of Employees 14
Contact Information

PO BOX 832

Clark, New Jersey 07066

www.matrix.com

NAICS Code Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing: 325611

News & Analysis

matrix essentials - All News and Analysis

  • Maginn Begins At Matrix.(Judie Maginn)(Brief Article)

    - 2000-10-01

    Matrix Essentials, a division of L'Oreal USA. Inc., recently hired Judie Maginn as vice president of marketing, reporting to Jim Morrison, president of Matrix. Maginn will direct all marketing activities associated with Biolage, Amplify, Opticurl and SoColor from the corporate headquarters in New York City. In...

    Tags: L'Oreal S.A., Matrix Essentials

  • L'Oreal

    - 2000-05-01

    L'Oreal has signed an agreement with Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. whereby Cosmair Inc., L'Oreal's U.S. subsidiary, will acquire Bristol Myers' Matrix Essentials division. Matrix is the leading manufacturer of hair care products for the professional market in North America. "With Matrix we will become the U.S. leader in professional...

    Tags: L'Oreal S.A., Matrix Essentials

  • Matrix Essentials chief puts energy into business. (Arnold Miller) (Executive Profiles)

    - 1988-12-05

    Matrix Essentials chief puts energy into business Arnold Miller, president of Matrix Essentials Inc., describes himself as "56 going on 24." Somehow, it's not surprising that Mr. Miller, who's had a relentless drive to grow his company, should think of himself as...

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  • Bristol-Myers Squibb To Seek Buyer For Matrix Essentials Subsidiary

    - 1970-01-01

    Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) today announced that it intends to seek a buyer for its Matrix Essentials, Inc. subsidiary, a manufacturer of professional hair care products sold exclusively through beauty salons.Matrix is the market leader in the salon industry, with 1999 sales in excess of $340 million, and is...

    Tags: Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., Matrix Essentials

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
David Craggs President of L'Oreal USA's Professional Products Division
Deborah Marquardt Vice President Matrix Communications
Francesca Raminella Vice President and General Manager of Matrix USA States
Martin Dale Vice President Education
Paul Smith Matrix Vice President of Education
Colleen McEvoy Co-Founder
Thia Spearing Director of Technical Development

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Matrix Essentials President of L'Oreal USA's Professional Products Division Current

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Matrix Essentials Vice President Matrix Communications Current

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Matrix Essentials Vice President and General Manager of Matrix USA States Current

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Matrix Essentials Vice President Education Current

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Matrix Essentials Matrix Vice President of Education Current

Colleen McEvoy, salon owner, internationally known author and motivational speaker. A one woman operation, her first salon had humble beginnings. Colleen was responsible for doing absolutely everything in the salon. Today, she is a successful entrepreneur with a talented team of progressive salon professionals. Colleen focuses on running her suburban salon with a family atmosphere, which is encouraged by her team. Her clientele find comfort, conversation and connections. Colleen is a motivational speaker specializing in team building. She has traveled nationwide for Matrix Essentials and independently encourages individuals to learn the essential skills to be successful to reach their hopes and dreams and make them a reality. Colleen had a fifteen year friendship with Arnie Miller, co-founder of Matrix Essentials. Arnie inspired Colleen to share her gifts with the industry world. Colleen's inspirational book Career Focus, One Day at a Time is based on her personal business life experiences. It has led to numerous guest appearances on talk shows, including: Donahue, Les Brown and Jenny Jones. Through her book and personal appearances Colleen has received incredible feedback from those she has touched, including Suzanne Sommers. Come visit Colleen and Team for your new look - stay for coffee, cookies and conversation . . . you won't be disappointed.

Organization Position Status
Matrix Essentials Co-Founder Current
Hair Shapers Inc Owner Current
Hair Shapers Inc Author Former

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Matrix Essentials Director of Technical Development Current