Max Katzman[1] invented the first electric vaporizer (original U.S. patent no. 1,628,784, issued May 17, 1927) and, in 1926, he founded Kaz, Incorporated to manufacture and market it.[2][3]
The expansion of the company – from a family business to a company designing, developing and marketing hundreds of healthcare and home environment products worldwide – came through research and development, acquisitions and licensing agreements.[4]
For more than 80 years, members of the Katzman family owned and managed Kaz. In 1956, founder Lawrence (Larry) Katzman succeeded his father, founder Max Katzman.[5] In addition to serving as Kaz’ second CEO, Larry was also a Palma d’Oro winning cartoonist best known for drawing Nellie Nifty, RN for a series of books and greeting cards.[6][7] Richard Katzman succeeded his father, Larry, as CEO in 1997.[5][8]
In 2006, Julien Mininberg became Kaz, Inc.’s first President outside the Katzman family. He became CEO in 2010.[5][8]Helen of Troy acquired Kaz, Inc. in 2010, and it continues to operate as a subsidiary.[4] Julien Mininberg remained the company's CEO until 2014, when he was appointed CEO of Helen of Troy.[9]
References
^"About Helen of Troy - Helen of Troy". Helen of Troy. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
^"New York Times obituary of Max Katzman". New York Times. August 9, 1974. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
^ abKingsbury, Kevin; Stynes, Tess (2010-12-09). "Helen of Troy to Buy Health-Care Products Maker Kaz". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
^ abc"Company Information - Kaz". www.kaz.com. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
^"Sunday Herald - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
^"Longtime NCS stalwart Larry Katzman: 1922-2016". Retrieved 2017-04-10.
^ ab"LinkedIn Profile of Richard Katzman". LinkedIn. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
^"LinkedIn Profile of Julien Mininberg". LinkedIn. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
External links
Kaz.com
HOTUS.com
March 04, 2023
incorporated, marlborough, massachusetts, based, manufacturer, distributor, health, care, products, incorporatedindustryhealthcare, home, environment, productsfounded1926foundermax, katzmanheadquartersmarlborough, massachusetts, area, served65, countrieskey, p. Kaz Inc is a Marlborough Massachusetts based manufacturer and distributor of health care products Kaz IncorporatedIndustryHealthcare and Home Environment ProductsFounded1926FounderMax KatzmanHeadquartersMarlborough Massachusetts U S Area served65 countriesKey peopleJon Kosheff President of Helen of Troy Health amp Home Kaz USA Inc Julien Mininberg CEO of Helen of TroyProductsAir PurifiersBlood Pressure MonitorsDehumidifiers and HumidifiersFansHeat Cold TherapyHeatersInsect ControlThermometersWater FiltrationBrandsBraun licensedChilloutDuracraftEnviracaireFebreze licensedHoneywellKazNOsquitoProtecPURSmartTempSoftHeatStingerVicks Vick Wick licensedParentHelen of TroyWebsitewww kaz comHistory EditMax Katzman 1 invented the first electric vaporizer original U S patent no 1 628 784 issued May 17 1927 and in 1926 he founded Kaz Incorporated to manufacture and market it 2 3 The expansion of the company from a family business to a company designing developing and marketing hundreds of healthcare and home environment products worldwide came through research and development acquisitions and licensing agreements 4 For more than 80 years members of the Katzman family owned and managed Kaz In 1956 founder Lawrence Larry Katzman succeeded his father founder Max Katzman 5 In addition to serving as Kaz second CEO Larry was also a Palma d Oro winning cartoonist best known for drawing Nellie Nifty RN for a series of books and greeting cards 6 7 Richard Katzman succeeded his father Larry as CEO in 1997 5 8 In 2006 Julien Mininberg became Kaz Inc s first President outside the Katzman family He became CEO in 2010 5 8 Helen of Troy acquired Kaz Inc in 2010 and it continues to operate as a subsidiary 4 Julien Mininberg remained the company s CEO until 2014 when he was appointed CEO of Helen of Troy 9 References Edit About Helen of Troy Helen of Troy Helen of Troy Retrieved 2017 04 10 New York Times obituary of Max Katzman New York Times August 9 1974 Retrieved April 10 2017 Patent Images pdfpiw uspto gov Retrieved 2017 04 10 a b Kingsbury Kevin Stynes Tess 2010 12 09 Helen of Troy to Buy Health Care Products Maker Kaz Wall Street Journal ISSN 0099 9660 Retrieved 2017 04 10 a b c Company Information Kaz www kaz com Retrieved 2017 04 10 Sunday Herald Google News Archive Search news google com Retrieved 2017 04 10 Longtime NCS stalwart Larry Katzman 1922 2016 Retrieved 2017 04 10 a b LinkedIn Profile of Richard Katzman LinkedIn Retrieved April 10 2017 LinkedIn Profile of Julien Mininberg LinkedIn Retrieved April 10 2017 External links EditKaz com HOTUS com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kaz Incorporated amp oldid 1100304196, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
