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Amekor Industries is a manufacturer and distributor of wigs, extensions and hairpieces.[1] Based in Conshohocken, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Amekor Industries was founded in 1979. The name Amekor is a portmanteau of American and Korean, signifying the partnership between the company founders.
| Industry | manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1979 |
| Headquarters | Conshohocken, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
| Products | wigs extensions hairpieces |
In 1996, the company partnered with Beverly Johnson, the first African American model on the covers of Vogue and Glamour, and her team of stylists to create a new line of hair products specifically for African-American women.[2]
In 2010, Amekor began a new venture when it teamed up with Vivica A. Fox to help her with the Vivica A. Fox Hair Collection.[3]
References edit
- ^ Carey, Carol Rose (1982-11-01). "Techniques For Ringing Up Orders". Inc. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
- ^ Kasrel, Deni (1997-10-31). "Trailblazing supermodel signs on with Amekor". Philadelphia Business Journal. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
- ^ "Hair Extension Techniques". Archived from the original on 16 August 2019. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- Turner, Marcia Layton. "View From The Top: Amekor Industries." Beauty Store Business. February 2008. 72-76.
External links edit
- Official website
- Interview with Beverly Johnson on CNN
- [1] Beverly Johnson on the Psychology of Beauty. An excerpt from the new book “Family Affair: What It Means to Be African American Today”