By withdrawing and recycling certain packaging materials during 2009, Neways achieved a CO2 emission reduction of 20 tonnes, which is equivalent to the CO2 emissions of nine VW Golfs traveling an average of 10,000 miles.

Neways’ achievement was endorsed by a team of independent experts from the Institute for Energy and Environmental Investigation in Heidelberg, Germany. According to this organization, “Neways has again played a pivotal role in reducing the use of raw materials and energies in the production of its new products and, as a consequence, made a valuable contribution to climate protection.”

Brian Slobodow, COO and President of Neways, said, “We realize the importance of being environmentally conscious in our operations, and we are proud to be recognized for our achievements.”

Springville, UT (June 14, 2010)—Neways announces that it will further expand its international presence by opening a new market in France in October 2010. Neways became a member of France’s Direct Selling Association on May 25, 2010, and the company is now officially registering products in France. Operations for France will be headquartered in Belgium. Neways has planned two meetings to explain the business opportunity and product philosophy, the first one in France will be on September 29^th in Lille, and another will be held September 30^th in Lyon.

“France is one of the top countries in Europe for direct sales and represents an important avenue for growth,” said Brian Slobodow, president and COO of Neways, Inc. and managing director of Neways’ Europe region. “With management centralized in Belgium, we can effectively support the energy, passion, and ability of our French-speaking Diamond leaders to make the most of this huge opportunity for Neways and our distributors in France.”

The first introductory meetings in September 2010 will be held with Diamond Advisory Board members attending from throughout Europe. “Our leaders are excited to expand into new areas in Europe, particularly France, and share our phenomenal business opportunity and products,” said Slobodow, who expects to see continuing future expansion in Europe. Neways already operates in Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, and the company’s products are available for personal consumption in several additional European countries.

“Thirty-five percent of French people use food supplements,” adds Slobodow. “France is also a strong market for skin care and anti-aging products, and all these categories are continually expanding.” Neways’ initial product offering in France will include personal care products and liquid nutritionals, including the company’s new Açai Action energy drink.

About Neways

Neways is dedicated to helping families transform their homes into Healthy Homes. With dozens of safe, effective nutritional and personal care products that are free of more than 3,000 questionable ingredients, the company has strived since 1992 to make the world a healthier place, one home at a time.

In addition to providing exclusive products, Neways enhances people’s lives with a home-based business opportunity. About 400,000 active Neways distributors share the products in 28 countries, with nearly half of the company’s annual revenues paid back to distributors as commissions.

Contact:
Jennifer Wolbers, Vice President
Neways International
2089 Neways Drive
Springville, UT 84663
801-418-2000
www.neways.com
 
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“I have been taking Açai Action^® during track meets, and I have been seeing some great improvements,” said Akwasi. “I was having a hard time performing well this season, and I needed something to boost me up during track meets. Açai Action^® has been helping me out a lot.”

Recently, Akwasi helped the Utah Valley University track team break the school record in the 4×100m relay, and he achieved his best time this season on the 100m sprint (10.94 seconds). “This time has helped me qualify for the Dutch National Championships in July in the Netherlands,” Akwasi says. “And during my finals week, Açai Action^® helped me stay awake to study.”

Akwasi’s goal is to compete in the 2012 Olympic games in London.

Açai Action^® is now available in several Neways markets and will soon become available in others.  To follow Akwasi’s progress, become a fan of Açai Action^®  on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Acai-Action/192819670879.

“Until now, I have never been able to use face creams due to skin allergies. I am excited to report that my skin responded very well, with no allergic reaction whatsoever. The gel is immediately absorbed, leaving my face smooth and lovely feeling,” the journalist reported. 

“I use the product twice a day and love the fresh scent and the silky smooth result,” says Neways’ Sr. Brand Manager Holly Mathie. “Every person I’ve spoken with who uses Brightening C Complex has raved about improved skin texture, radiance, and the overall outstanding effectiveness of this product.” 

Mathie indicated that sales numbers correspond with the reviews. “In our largest market, sales of Brightening C Complex exceeded a month’s forecast in just four days.” 

Brightening C Complex is available throughout Neways’ markets including Japan, Australia and Europe.  Neways describes Brightening C Complex as a “powerful, vitamin-C-enriched formula that begins working quickly to moisturize and strengthen the skin’s natural defenses, improve texture and firmness, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten the complexion. The unique anhydrous (water-free) formulation glides luxuriously across skin, encapsulating a powerful form of vitamin C and delivering incredible complexion-enhancing benefits.” 

About Neways

Neways is dedicated to helping families transform their homes into Healthy Homes. With dozens of safe, effective nutritional and personal care products that are free of more than 3,000 questionable ingredients, the company has strived since 1992 to make the world a healthier place, one home at a time.

 In addition to providing exclusive products, Neways enhances people’s lives with a home-based business opportunity. About 400,000 active Neways distributors share the products in 28 countries, with nearly half of the company’s annual revenues paid back to distributors as commissions.

Landfill airspace saved (cu yd)      29,120
Number of mature trees saved    142,014
Gallons of oil saved                     3,865,883
Gallons of water saved                  452,388
Kw-hr of electricity saved          34,112,000

“Recycling has allowed us to cut our waste pickup from five times weekly to two,” said Neways’ Facilities Manager, Mel Sevy. “This actually represents a cost savings to Neways and underscores our commitment to contribute to a healthy planet.”

Sevy indicates that plans to expand the recycling efforts are in process.  Most recently the number of plastic types that can be recycled has increased from two to seven, and methods to make individual recycling more accessible to employees are forthcoming.

About Neways

Neways is dedicated to helping families transform their homes into Healthy Homes. With dozens of safe, effective nutritional and personal care products that are free of more than 3,000 questionable ingredients, the company has strived since 1992 to make the world a healthier place, one home at a time.

In addition to providing exclusive products, Neways enhances people’s lives with a home-based business opportunity. About 400,000 active Neways distributors share the products in 28 countries, with nearly half of the company’s annual revenues paid back to distributors as commissions.

“Our leaders elsewhere in Europe have been asking us to open in Switzerland, because they’re excited to start building their businesses there,” said Brian Slobodow, president and COO of Neways, Inc. and managing director of Neways’ Europe region. “Several of our German Diamond Advisory Board members will be attending the launch meeting. We’re very enthusiastic about this new market.”

Initially, Neways is focusing on sharing the products and business opportunity with German-speakers in Switzerland. In the near future, marketing materials in French and Italian will also become available. A new French-language website recently opened for Belgium, and it will soon become fully functional in Switzerland as well.

Didier Schluchter, country manager for German-speaking markets, said, “I am looking forward to the opening of Switzerland, not only because I’m Swiss but also because the Swiss are great people and they are known to keep their word. Switzerland is a great match for our Neways mission, as they started many years ago with healthy living. I am looking forward to working with the Swiss distributors and hearing their input about our Neways business.”

Switzerland is Neways’ sixth European country where the full business opportunity is available. Neways already operates in Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, and the company’s products are available for personal consumption in several additional European countries.

Through Neways’ global sponsoring program, distributors can build an international business across all Neways markets worldwide. For more information on sharing Neways with people in Switzerland, visit neways.com/opportunity/globalsponsoring.aspx.

“We thank Eric for his contributions to the company, his tireless work ethic, and his dedication to Neways’ distributors, and we look forward to his continued contributions to the business in a consulting role,” said Prescott Ashe, Managing Director of Golden Gate Capital and Chairman of the Board at Neways.

“Neways is a critical investment for Golden Gate Capital, and we remain enthusiastic about the company’s prospects,” Ashe said. “We have ample capital to invest in the business to fund its future growth, and we are fully committed to the success of the company and, more importantly, its distributors.”

In his departure message, Eric Larsen said: “I leave Neways with nothing but positive feelings for this company and its future. Our sale to Golden Gate Capital in late 2006 was a fortunate event, both for our distributors and our mission. We have transformed to a truly world-class health and wellness company. I’m grateful for the opportunity I had to oversee these improvements.”

Interim CEO Scott St. Clair said: “I’m passionate about Neways, and I’m eager to do whatever I can to help the company keep progressing. This is an incredible company with a unique mission, and our distributors deserve the very best. We will continue to introduce life-changing products, expand our markets, improve our distributor support systems, and help new generations of business-builders emerge. We’ll miss Eric, and we wish him the very best.”

“Our distributors down under were so excited to see this long-anticipated new line, and they absolutely love it,” said Kelly Bellerose, senior category manager for personal care at Neways. “During the convention, the new products were flying off the shelves. TrueTouch® Skin Care will benefit distributors all over the world and enhance their lifestyles.”

Improving People’s Lives with TrueTouch® Skin Care

TrueTouch® Skin Care is a daily four-step regimen of safety-conscious skin care products featuring scientifically engineered formulas designed to effectively communicate with the skin. The exclusive ingredients in each TrueTouch® product restore skin to its receptive, balanced state and deliver moisture, nutrition, and protective compounds with precision.

“TrueTouch® Skin Care talks to skin like no other skin care system in the world,” said Jennifer Wolbers, vice president of sales and marketing at Neways. “This line incorporates today’s most advanced knowledge on the science of skin care. I’m very proud of our team for putting together a line that improves people’s lives in so many ways. Not only does TrueTouch® Skin Care give our members healthier, younger-looking skin, but it also provides more income from sharing these exclusive, high-demand products.”  

Designed and Endorsed by Skin Experts

Several experts attended the Australia event and proclaimed their approval of TrueTouch® Skin Care. For example, Dr. Andrew Berman, a world-renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon and Neways Product Expert Panel member, enthusiastically endorsed the new line.

“With TrueTouch® Skin Care, Neways has pioneered new formulations using the safest ingredients,” said Jamie Anderson, director of research and development for personal care at Neways. “We avoid more than 3,000 scientifically controversial ingredients, which makes it more challenging to formulate new products. With TrueTouch® Skin Care, we’ve combined the newest scientific understanding with some of the world’s most effective and safe ingredients, and the results speak for themselves.”

TrueTouch® Skin Care is designed to complement the company’s popular line of TrueTouch® Color Cosmetics. “These two lines feature ingredients that synchronize together,” said Holly Stone, product brand manager at Neways. “TrueTouch® Skin Care creates an ideal foundation of skin health, and TrueTouch® Color Cosmetics give you the tools to complete your individual look of pure beauty.”

“How can you not look at the news and see the devastation and not want to help?” asked managing director Thierry Sorhaitz. “I am so grateful that I work for a company that cares and responds to those in need.”

Neways North America partnered with Globus Relief, a nonprofit organization, to ship its donation to Haiti and is very grateful for their trusted partnership. Globus Relief and Neways have worked together on many projects.

“Thanks to donors like Neways, Globus Relief is able to make a timely response to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake,” said Globus Relief’s director of donor relations, Darlyn Eddington. “With our distribution channels in place, the Neways donation of hygiene products will help meet the critical needs of those suffering such devastating losses. Thank you, Neways.”

This donation was put together quickly, thanks to the combined efforts of many Neways employees, including the stock-room employees who prepared the shipment, the driver who rushed it to Globus, and others who organized the aid.

“It’s great to see us all work together for the benefit of others,” said Sorhaitz. “It’s a wonderful feeling to know that you’re thinking outside of yourself and to see everyone coordinate and come together for the common good. ”

Neways communications coordinator Megan Lavin’s husband has family in Haiti. “I know that these products will make a huge difference in survivors’ lives,” she said. “It adds extra meaning to know that my company’s products will be benefiting people so close to my heart. It helps me feel like I was able to contribute and add my small part.”

If you wish to donate, please contact Globus Relief at 801-977-0444.

When local Neways distributor Mary O’Connor heard about children’s visit, she arranged a donation of Neways products to the group, including the children’s nutritional supplement Junior Max™ and Neways Advanced Probiotic Formula. During a fund-raising activity for these children, visitors were treated to makeovers by Neways distributors using Neways products.

“Our mission to make every home a Healthy Home, one home at a time, is wonderful,” says Mary, who won the Pioneer Award at a recent Neways convention. “Another thing I love about this company is that anyone can succeed. If you have the desire and the belief, you can do it. The products are amazing and I just love them: My home is a Neways home.”