For nearly 60 years, HAR-MAN has been one of the largest and most
successful importers of Beads, Rhinestones and Trimmings to many
industries including Design, Manufacturing, Jewelry and Crafts.
HAR-MAN has been a leader in its field since it was founded in 1948 by
my grandfather Julius Mandel. It was that year that he first traveled to
Europe to visit family and friends. Prior to leaving the United States, a
manufacturer friend asked him to try to locate some beads or rhinestones
for use on his line of evening gowns. Since all both those items were
manufactured in Czechoslovakia prior to World War II and since neither
was made during the war, there was of course a shortage of any such
product in the USA.
Mr. Mandel’s reaction was “What are beads and rhinestones????”
Since then, HAR-MAN has come a long way….Now housed in a modern
15,000 square foot facility in Farmingdale, New York, HAR-MAN has one
of the largest selections of beads and stones in the world. In 2004, we
opened “The Creative Design Centre”, our most unique and design friendly
showroom in midtown Manhattan to rave reviews.
I am proud and pleased to be the 3rd generation of my family in the business.
Along with my father, I will work to maintain and enhance even further the high
quality of service and range of products that we have become known for.
Alisa Mandel Nogen, CEO
Har-Man Importing Corp.
