- CEO
- Benjamin Large
- Full Time Employees
- 95
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Household & Personal Products
- Address
- 7901 4th St N St. Petersburg FL United States of America 33702
- IPO Date
- Apr 2, 1990
- Business
- The Stephan Co. is a Florida-based distributor and manufacturer of barber, personal care, and beauty products, operating through Distributors and Brands segments to supply salons, cosmetology schools, mass merchandisers, chain drug stores, and supermarkets with professional and consumer products; it is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and was founded in 1920. The company’s main products and services include hair care products (Image and Sorbie lines) sold through distributors to professional channels, talc products (Cashmere Bouquet, Quinsana Medicated talc), grooming creams and lotions (Balm Balm, Stretch Mark creams and lotions), and styling aids (Protein 29 liquid and gel grooming aids, Stiff Stuff), along with direct-to-end-user offerings via mail order and online channels; the business also provides distribution services to cosmetology schools and operates as a reseller of barber supplies to professional customers.
Latest major company changes include a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing management initiated to address substantial talc-related liabilities, with a plan and disclosure process underway and the formation of a Trust framework associated with talc-related claims as part of its restructuring; ongoing efforts involve court-approved cash management and creditor notice procedures, with schedules, statements of financial affairs, and committee appointments in progress, reflecting a significant strategic reorganization and operational overhaul over the past 1–2 years. In addition, the company has undertaken strategic conversations around debt restructuring, creditor interactions, and governance adjustments as part of stabilizing operations during bankruptcy proceedings.
Additional context: The Stephan Co. operates in the consumer beauty and professional salon supply space, serving professional cosmetology markets, beauty schools, and mass retailers with a diversified portfolio across talc-based personal care products, hair care formulations, and grooming aids; its geographic footprint is focused on the United States, with distribution networks extending to national retailers and professional channels; the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and operates through subsidiaries and brand-focused entities to manage product lines and distribution arrangements. The tabletop of brands includes historic and legacy lines such as Cashmere Bouquet and related talc products, along with Image and Sorbie professional hair care, supported by direct and indirect distribution partners across the U.S. market.