Scandia Manufacturing is Awarded Women Business Enterprise Status.

Boise, April 26th, 2010 – Scandia Manufacturing, an Idaho-based steam room, sauna, and accessories manufacturer, announced that they have been awarded Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) status by the National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC).   In order to be certified, the woman business owner must be a U.S. citizen and actively involved in the daily management of her business.   In addition, the business must serve a useful business function.

According to the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), women's business enterprises are expanding in size faster than the overall economy and becoming an increasingly significant presence in all industries.   In a survey conducted by WBENC and released in November 2001, corporate spending with women's business enterprises is also increasing at a faster rate than spending with suppliers overall.

Scandia Manufacturing business owner Beatriz von Ungern-Sternberg states "I have owned and run Scandia for 10 years now and we are excited to have “officially” become a certified Woman owned business enterprise. We look forward to the new opportunities that this certification can bring us”.

To become WBE certified, Mrs. Von Ungern-Sternberg met stringent criteria for expertise, financial performance and commitment. In addition to an extensive review of corporate documents, NWBOC also conducted a detailed interview and completed an on-site visit to the company.

Beatriz von Ungern-Sternberg started her initial business under the name of Scandia Health Systems in 1998. In 2003 she purchased the sauna heater business of Vico Product Manufacturing and at that time merged the business into Scandia Manufacturing. Beatirz is actively involved in the company's growth and development.  The company provides the industries most innovative and top of the line saunas and steam rooms.  

About Scandia Manufacturing
Scandia Manufacturing is the world wide industry leading manufacturer of Eco-Saunas, Advanced Hybrid Steam rooms and stainless “Ultra-Sauna” steam heaters. These products offer such benefits to companies such as gaining LEED points, reducing operational costs up to 70% and reducing overall maintenance. Please visit www.scandiamfg.com for product information or call 887-467-2862 for dealer information.