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With its stronghold at the cutting edge of wellness science, Mannatech has grown to become a world leader in providing innovative, high-quality proprietary health products. Direct Selling News Europe’s Emily-Jane Clark took a closer look at this rapidly expanding global direct selling company.

ESTABLISHED in 1994 Mannatech is solely focused on delivering a better quality of life through its scientifically tested wellness technologies. Each and every product is specifically designed to enable people to look good, feel great and live well!

Mannatech’s research and development team actively explores new technologies to develop industry-leading merchandise that meet the needs of today’s sophisticated consumer. With its very own Product Safety Monitoring program, which has been functioning for over ten years, they can track and maintain an extensive database that continues to help ensure the safety of its items.

The Mannatech health system protects cells with antioxidants, nourishes the body with vitamins and minerals and supports the natural hormonal system to keep the body in balance. This results in overall total wellness – which is what Mannatech is striving for.
The breakthrough innovation contained in many Mannatech products is its flagship product, Ambrotose® complex. This proprietary formulation was designed to provide supplemental glyconutrients (plant polysaccharides). It is based upon discoveries in polysaccharide research. The technology behind Ambrotose complex has now received more than 40 patents in 30 nations, including the United States. All of these patents are based on Mannatech’s proprietary technologies involving the extraction of specific nutrients directly from plants and then delivering them to consumers in the form of safe, convenient, beneficial supplements.

The products are divided into three categories: Health Solutions, Skin Care and Weight and Fitness. Health Solutions are based on the Mannatech philosophy – ‘Healthy cells equal healthy bodies’ and features supplements containing Ambotrose. Skin Care is a water-based skincare system formulated without paraben preservatives and the Weight and Fitness range is designed to enhance the body’s performance and extend endurance during its natural recovery process.

With operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand, Denmark, Germany, Singapore and South Africa, Mannatech has fast become an international company with annual sales of more than $400 million.

It has gained great popularity in the UK and this year celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special European conference.

Mannatech employs more than 550 people worldwide and primarily sells its products through approximately 570,000 Independent Associates and members who have purchased products or packs within the last 12 months.

As a full member of the Direct Selling Association, Mannatech not only aims to provide the highest quality food supplements, weight management and skin care solutions, but also offers an unparalleled business opportunity.

Colin Jones, Mannatech’s European General Manager, explained: “Mannatech was established to provide a vehicle for those who desire a ‘purpose driven’ opportunity that addresses the two biggest concerns families everywhere face: optimising their health and their finances. We do this by using scientifically proven, cutting-edge technologies. We develop safe, natural and innovative food supplements and skin care products and our global, seamless career and compensation plan is one of the most generous and rewarding in the industry.”

Mannatech’s unique plan pays out 44 per cent in commissions against the revenues from pack and product sales. Associates are even offered a travel incentive so they are rewarded for their success with a holiday that this year will take them to Costa Rica!

People are also impressed by Mannatech’s 100 per cent satisfaction guarantee, so if customers are not completely satisfied for any reason, the products may be returned within 180 days of purchase for either an exchange or a 100 per cent refund.

Colin added: “Our Independent Sales Associates are attracted to Mannatech because of our high-quality products, and career and compensation plan. This is designed to help facilitate faster payouts with a multi-tiered, globally equitable stream, capable of boosting potential rewards at every stage of business growth.

“We are constantly researching and developing new products, tools and technologies to retain our Associates and add value to the lives of our loyal customers. In addition, we have a strong support system including training tools, events and an innovative e-commerce platform based technology that provides our Associates with a vast array of reports and organisational sales volume tracking tools to help maximise earning potential.”

While the current economic downturn presents a challenge to many companies across the globe, Mannatech views the situation as an opportunity to provide excellent solutions to many consumers’ biggest concerns: health and finances.

“Mannatech has a solution that addresses both of these issues. Our high-quality, proprietary wellness products and industry-leading compensation plan create one of the best business opportunities in the industry creating real security and peace of mind,” said Colin Jones.

By continuing to develop new and innovative products and technologies Mannatech hopes to maintain its status as one of the direct selling industry’s business leaders.

For example, they recently introduced OsoLean™ Single-Use Packets, a convenient travel-sized packet of Mannatech’s popular OsoLean fat-loss powder.

Furthermore, Mannatech launched its version of an economic stimulus package in the United States, Canada and South Africa, with plans to launch similar programmes in Europe soon. The new, simplified programme allows Independent Sales Associates to start their business-building opportunity in the wellness industry at a lower cost while providing faster access to leadership qualification. This programme provides Mannatech’s leading wellness products as well as income opportunities for business builders seeking a second income stream.

Michael Turner, European Business Development Director, said: “We are committed to the mutual success of our associates and our company as well as total customer satisfaction as we remain one of the top providers of food supplements, weight management and skin care products globally.

“With the successful launch of OsoLean powder as well as the incorporation of our valuable customer service, enhanced compliance guidelines, high commission rates and great business building opportunity, we feel that we are well-positioned for future growth and success in the burgeoning wellness industry.”

Team Mannatech Europe℠

Team Mannatech is a group of more than 100 current and legendary athletes around the world who credit Mannatech products with contributing to their sporting success and actively promote the Mannatech range in order to pass on this opportunity to other sports people.

They do this through increased media exposure, personal appearances, testimonials and most importantly through promoting their own success. In return, Mannatech supplies them with their product requirements.

Team Mannatech athletes come from a wide range of sporting disciplines and compete at international level. They passionately believe that Mannatech products help keep them healthy and improve their training ability and recovery – thus assisting them to attain even greater heights.

Team Mannatech aims to educate not only other athletes at the top of their discipline but also those of us who undertake sport on a less intensive level. Whether it is walking the dog, playing tennis with a friend, or running around after young children, Mannatech products can benefit all.

Mannatech was ranked 12th of the Hot Growth
100 small companies by BusinessWeek,
in June 2007.
More than 46 patents have been issued worldwide for Mannatech’s proprietary technology.
In the past five years alone, Mannatech has spent more than $20 million on research and peer reviews, and has award winning technologies that are scientifically tested to be effective in the body.
Mannatech is publicly traded on NASDAQ (MTEX).
There is a six-month 100 per cent satisfaction guarantee on all products.
With Associate payouts at 44 per cent, Mannatech’s global seamless compensation plan is one of the most lucrative in the industry.
Mannatech’s unique wellness and nutritional products are not available in retail shops, giving Associates an exclusive market advantage.
With millions invested in research and development, Mannatech continues to be an industry leader with product technologies that enrich the quality of life.

• Recognised by the Nutrition Business Journal in 2006 for exceptional growth.
• Recognised by the U.S. Department of Commerce in 2006 for successfully opening international markets.
• A key player in the wellness industry, which is projected to blossom into a trillion-dollar industry.
• Ranked fifth in America’s 200 Best Small Companies by Forbes magazine in October 2006.
• Recipient of the 2005 DSA Success Award for its compensation plan.
• Member of the Council for Responsible Nutrition.Member of the Direct Selling Association.