The history of KBL

  • Development of ranges beautySpa and medicSpa

Beauty+Medic

  • World premiere of KBL
    UV/Collagen line

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Thb Optima

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

Thb Monaie

  • 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

Logo Kbl

~ 2010 ~

Monamie Small

  • mon amie - the world novelty COLLARIUM!

Icon Made In Germany

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

Icon Charity Deutsch

  • 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.

Vibra

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

Greenworld Kl

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

~ 2008 ~

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Ep Usb Avc P2 Pigmentroehre Fourseasons

  • 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

Tannaward

  • 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 ~

Tower

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

~ 2005 ~

Building

  • Moved to the new KBL-Facility

Easycare

  • Development and introduction of the new skin sensor megaSun easyCare

~ 2004 ~

Shuttle

  • 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"

Wellness Zertifikat

  • 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 ~

Baustelle1

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

Beauty

  • 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.

Bc

  • 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 ~

Ms7000

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

Stars

  • 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

Roehren

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

~ 2000 ~

Ms5000

  • 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

Touch

  • 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 ~

Leasing

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

Cpi

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

~ 1997 ~

Kblfertig

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

Atlantis

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

Emas

  • 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 ~

Vision

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

~ 1995 ~

  • Expansion to 40 Employees

Air

  • 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 ~

Lahrs

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

~ 1993 ~