Our Story

Trail blazers in the Manicure Revolution introducing UV Nail Gels back in the 1990's-

We are the original pioneers who formulated the first generation UV Nail Gel. Private Label UV Nail Gel and UV Curing Technology has been our specialty for many years. 

Dr. Dave Armbruster, PhD. founded our company, Armbruster Associates Inc. in 1982. Dr. Dave worked at several large chemical corporations including Rhohm & Haas and Celanese but soon discovered he had the knowledge and connections to create his own company and UV Curable formulations. Being an expert in UV Curing chemistry and the technology, Dr. Armbruster was an innovator in the new beauty revolution and introduction of UV Nail Gels in the 90's. Always refining his skills, he became a graduate Toastmaster then taught his own course globally in UV Radiation Curing, mostly Amsterdam for many years. He was a charter member of RadTech International and active with many other professional organizations.  

Our company sold many types of UV Nail Gels, all private label, also called white label to the beauty industry. "You May Not Know Our Name, But You Know Our Products" became the tagline as companies such as Star Nail sold our UV Nail Gels as well as other large companies. We sold hundreds of drums/pails of our UV Nail Gels. That's why we are the Leaders in Nail Coatings. Our company has served many worldwide clients through the years. Located in The USA and products are made in the USA.

Dr. Armbruster and our team of UV professionals also consulted for other companies around the world on specialized UV Curing products for other industries and applications. He was well known for giving back to the UV Curing Industry by teaching courses and seminars around the world on the UV Curing technology. This intensive UV Curing training was held for 3 days in either the US or Europe annually for over 25 years. He often shares a story about the importance of saying thank you in business and in life. Expressing gratitude often has a "pay it forward" effect that begets success and greater happiness. Back in 1982, he called a colleague whom he had worked on a business deal with and thanked him for giving him the opportunity. This act of gratitude evolved into the world of working in the beauty business with nail gels. 

As a second generation owner of the company, Catherine Armbruster has taken over the helm with Private Label Nail Coatings and gratitude still the focus. With our proven background in the nail industry with the first generation UV Nail Gel, builders specifically, we are proud of our many accomplishments over the past 40+ years. Dr. Dave Armbruster founded the company and has been a true innovator in this beauty space.