• Development of ranges beautySpa and medicSpa

• World premiere of KBL
  UV/Collagen line

• Launch of megasun's solarium Optima with unique rubin collagen boosters

• mon amie individual with new and innovative display

• Unification of PC Marketing and KBL America
• Big Charity campaign for Namibia
• Prolongation of the cooperation with TV-Star Anja Kling
• Comeback of Fiji Blend

~ 2011 ~

• Change of name from
  KBL Solarien AG to
  
  

~ 2010 ~

• mon amie - the world novelty COLLARIUM!

• All sunbeds are developed and manufactured in Dernbach/Germany.

• mega-Sun takes over his social responsibility and supports various projects in the social area.

~ 2009 ~

• Foundation of KBL America, new office location in St. Louis
• Completion of extension project "Premises Dernbach" an other production hall as well as more parking places for the staff members are available now.

• vibraSystem in connection with megaSun tower solariums.
• Introduction of new coopeation-project SUN TV - broadcast station for the solarium business

• megaSun for a green world - megaInnovative Solariums use the resources of our planet optimally and are gentle on the environment.

~ 2008 ~

• p2-tubes, Vitamin D and gentle light relax skin and soul.
• intelliSun and preSelection
• New features: automatic volumeControl, USB connector, ep electronicPower, fourSeasons
• New solariums: megaSun 6800, megaSun 5800

• Auction of a megaSun Solariums owned by Dieter Bohlen (Composer,producer and vocalist, pop music) for the benefit of Kinderhilfe Namibia e. V. (Children Aid, Dr. Brach. Auction proceeds: 17,100 Euro.

~ 2007 ~

• Presentation of the megaSun5600
• new feature „wellnessColor" for all megaSun sunbeds
• megaSun Towers pureEnerg with standard series feature „bodyCool“

~ 2005 ~

• Moved to the new KBL-Facility

• Development and introduction of the new skin sensor megaSun easyCare

~ 2004 ~

• Presentation of the new "megaSun Shuttle 360°" as well as the skin analysis sunbeds megaSun basiccare
• Relaunch and Presentation of the beds megaSun 6700, megaSun 6800 and megaSun 7900 with the new Features "activeColor", "aquaCool", "aroma", "megaVoice", "mp3-soundBox", "legTanner", "ACS", "activeFlex" (only with megaSun7900) and "pureAir"

• As the first sunbed manufacturer, KBL receives the Quality Certificate “Certified Quality” from the German Health & Beauty Association for the megaSun beauty& care Tanning system.

~ 2003 ~

• Commencement of premises extension with a new development and Service centre
• Commercial administration is extended with an Infotainment center
• Construction of a new hall

• Development of a new type of ventilation system for the megaSun4000
• Development and presentation of the world's first megaSun beautyCare
• Introduction of a comprehensive new Tube programm.

• The KBL- Solarien AG presents a device that has been designed according to strict scientific guidelines for the individual skin type determination for healthy and natural sunbed tanning.

~ 2002 ~

• Turnover up by 36%
• Export share to USA up by 136%

• World's first unique Service concept "STARS" is started
• Introduction of the technical innovations "streamLine Plus", "bodyShape", "powerFlex"
• megaSun 7000 is Europe's best selling large-sized sunbed

• KBL is the world’s first sunbed manufacturer to introduce a new service concept that guarantees the highest degree of sunbed quality by means of regular maintenance. An extension of the guarantee to 3 years is free of charge.

~ 2001 ~

• New cooperation with a partner in the USA

• Renewed improvement of the CPI Technology; CPI 2000
• megaSun Tubes are introduced

~ 2000 ~

• Launch of the megaSun series
• Completion of the megaSun series
• ncrease in overall turnover by over 15% with an export share of the main business of 39%
• Expansion to approx. 100 employees
• Premises are extended by a new hall

• Launch of the new product line "megaSun"
• Presentation of the technical innovations "touchTronic", "evoSystem" and "megaFlex"

~ 1999 ~

• Significant increase in export turnover (up by almost 50% to total of 37%)
• Expansion to 68 Employees

• XXL Versions launched and development of new tanning customers Successful market penetration of "CPI":
  In 1997, 27.3% of all sunbeds were fitted with "CPI"
  In 1998, this is now 79.8%
  In the individual product lines, 68% of the "ATLANTIS", 85% of the "VISION" and 92% of the "GALAXY" are fitted with CPI.

~ 1998 ~

• Changed to a PLC
• First sunbed manufacturer in the internet
• KBL Leasing GmbH founded
• Expansion to 54 Employees

• Electronic system "CPI" (Controlled Power System Integrated) is introduced

~ 1997 ~

• Umzug in das Innovationszentrum Dernbach/Westerwald
• Expansion to 50 Employees

• "ATLANTIS" is launched
• The patented "HANDYLIGHT LIFT" is introduced

• KBL is the world’s first sunbed manufacturer to be awarded the EU-Environment Certificate according to DIN ISO 14001 (in accordance with the Eco-Audit Directive No. 1836/93).

~ 1996 ~

• "ULTRA GALAXY" becomes the best-selling large-sized sunbed in Europe
• Launch of the "MEGAVISION"

~ 1995 ~

• Expansion to 40 Employees

• Introduction of the large-sized sunbed "GALAXY"
• KBL is the first manufacturer with "CHECK CONTROL"
• Launch of "AIRCON" ( cooled body air)
• First tests with electronic front-end sunbeds

~ 1994 ~

• Founding of the KBL- Solarien GmbH by Klaus and Bernd Lahr
• Company starts with 16 employees

~ 1993 ~