Universal Companies Learning Center Grand Opening

Virginia-based spa distributor Universal Companies recently hosted a series of grand opening events for its Wellness & Beauty Learning Center in Torrance, California. This learning center provides classes and on-site training for a range of wellness and beauty professionals, including massage therapists, spa and med-spa practitioners, estheticians, salon technicians, and independent practitioners.

Director Paul Jablonski said, “The grand opening was a huge success. We were thrilled to see such a large representation of industry professionals—including so many of our loyal customers from every spa segment, plus business and vendor partners—present at the official opening and excited about this unique offering. Classes are filling quickly and we are meeting with local professionals daily.”  

Universal Companies is a single-source supplier, providing thousands of products to help them manage and grow their businesses. Universal Companies offers furniture, fixtures, equipment, implements, supplies, and spa apparel to customers from the largest spa to the independent practitioner. Universal Companies also offers professional skin and body products, retail items, and merchandising tools. For more information about Universal Companies and to stay up to date on current and future classes at the learning center, please call 800-558-5571 or visit www.universalcompanies.com. 

 

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