4Life Research News

4Life Opens New Manufacturing Facility

Press Release | 12/4/2015

The facility will adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as outlined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and includes state-of-the-art packaging, encapsulation, and blending equipment to ensure the highest level of product quality.

4Life broke ground on the new manufacturing facility in December 2014 in order to meet the needs of its expanding global business.

President & CEO Steve Tew: "The completion of this facility gives us start-to-finish control over every step of the manufacturing process, including the batching, blending, encapsulation, and packaging of most 4Life Transfer Factor® products."

Raw materials and finished goods will continue to be tested by 4Life scientists in the company's analytical laboratory. The new facility will include manufacturing of 4Life® Transfer Factor Plus® Tri-Factor® Formula, 4Life Transfer Factor® Tri-Factor® Formula, and Renuvo®.

"As an industry leader in the science of supplementation, our new manufacturing facility will guarantee quality and customer satisfaction for years to come," said Founder David Lisonbee from Brazil.

4Life Launches 4LifeTransform

Press Release | 4/22/2015

The 4LifeTransform brand includes PRO-TF, PRO-TF Protein Bar, and a repositioning of the top-selling product, 4Life Transfer Factor Renuvo.

PRO-TF is a proprietary Protein Blend that provides 20 grams of high DH protein and ultra-fast whey and egg protein, plus undenatured whey protein concentrate and 600 mg of 4Life Transfer Factor® in every two-scoop serving. Currently the product is registered in 21 markets around the world.

Chief Scientific Officer Chris Lockwood, PhD, CSCS: "I've spent years researching the physiological effects and benefits of different types of proteins. I believe that PRO-TF is one of the most advanced protein products ever developed to transform the human body and improve health, fitness, and performance."*

4LifeTransform includes a simple, scalable, and shareable fitness program supported by the 4LifeTransform App (available from App Store and Google Play) that offers workout ideas, meal plans, and a customized daily protein intake calculator.

President and CEO Steve Tew: "PRO-TF and PRO-TF Protein Bar are patent-pending, university tested, and customer approved. These products will be game changers for serious-minded business builders."

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

4Life Research Partners with Auburn University

Press Release | 8/20/2014

4Life Chief Scientific Officer Chris Lockwood, Ph.D., CSCS: "As an industry leader, our investment in university research is an absolute necessity to 4Life's corporate goals of innovation, substantiation, and education."

4Life works continually to establish product credibility through exploratory research. "This commitment," says 4Life President and CEO Steve Tew, "reinforces the value of our product formulations. Academic associations like this one with Auburn University are key to our strategic initiatives in the marketplace."

4Life's donation to Auburn University will also fund the purchase of laboratory equipment, graduate student scholarships, and research-related faculty travel.

David Lisonbee, 4Life Founder & Chairman of the Board: "Research is in the name I used to launch the company. The science of transfer factor and supplementation is our foundation. We will continue to invest in our Health Sciences Advisory Board, patent acquisition, academic partnerships, and the leading technologies of our Research and Development team."

4Life Receives Philanthropy Award

Press Release | 1/22/2014

The nutrition industry's most noteworthy business leaders of 2013 have been announced in Nutrition Business Journal's annual Business Achievement Awards issue. NBJ award recipients will be honored during the 17th annual NBJ Summit this summer.

"4Life earns the philanthropy award for its global shelter and education efforts, along with its program to provide three million donated meals to combat hunger in 10 countries across the globe," stated Media Contact Amy Summers in NBJ's press release.

4Life Service Director Tracie Kay: "This is a great honor and recognizes the ongoing commitment that 4Life's worldwide distributors have made to our service efforts."

The non-profit Foundation 4Life® and for-profit 4Life Fortify® programs were chosen to receive NBJ's Philanthropy Award from among more than 300 entries. Also notable is the fact that 4Life is this year's only network marketing company to receive the award.

4Life Research Names New CEO

Press Release | 1/18/2014

Tew was appointed President of 4Life in 2004 and has overseen the international expansion and growth of 4Life since joining the company in 2000. Under his direction, 4Life has opened offices in 21 countries around the world and is doing business through various business models in more than 50 countries. 4Life stands among the top 50 largest direct selling companies in the world.

Among the many corporate milestones achieved under Steve's leadership, the company has enjoyed significant year-over-year sales growth during each year in business. In 2013, 4Life surpassed two billion dollars in cumulative sales, having paid out more than one billion dollars in commissions to distributors.

As President and Chief Executive Officer, Tew will answer to the Board of Directors in all areas of growth, 4Life Transfer Factor® research and development, operational proficiency, and the ongoing satisfaction of distributors and the company's 700+ employees around the world.

Founder and Chairman of the Board David Lisonbee: "It's been my distinct pleasure to watch Steve lead the organization that Bianca and I launched in 1998. What his Presidency has done for the company is nothing short of remarkable. There is no doubt in my mind that as CEO, he will continue to drive 4Life to new heights. We are grateful for his leadership, as well as the sacrifice he and his wife Sherma make to our organizational success."

Tew joined the direct selling industry in 1996. Prior to serving as President, he held positions as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating officer with 4Life® and ShapeRite® Concepts, Ltd. In August 2000, ShapeRite and 4Life merged operations. Steve graduated cum laude from Weber State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. He worked as a Certified Public Accountant for Price Waterhouse Coopers for six years, followed by various financial positions at retail and software development companies.

4Life Announces New Diamonds

Press Release | 5/8/2010

Singapore and Malaysia are top-ranking growth markets for 4Life Research. From January to April of 2010, 4Life Singapore was up 53% from the company's record-breaking growth of 2009. Malaysia posted an 88% increase. "This kind of growth would not be possible without the Platinum leadership of Sadik Din and Hasnimah," says Steve Tew, 4Life President.

After being introduced to the 4Life opportunity by Sadik's sister, Gold International Diamond Sheri Din, Sadik and his wife Hasnimah joined 4Life in 2004. Since that time they have worked tirelessly with other family members, including Sadik's brother and Gold International Diamond Akram Din, to share the 4Life message of science, success and service throughout Southeast Asia and the world.

"What a remarkable accomplishment," says 4Life Co-Founder, Bianca Lisonbee. "We can't think of a better way to kick off our drive toward this year's BIG Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah."

Sadik Din and Hasnimah believe in network marketing because of the opportunity it offers every individual to enjoy time and financial freedom, rewards not always available in conventional business.

"We are all so grateful for Sadik Din's and Hasnimah's perseverance, enthusiasm, sincerity, and commitment to Together, Building People," stated Vice President of Southeast Asia Michael Seet.

David Lisonbee, 4Life Founder and CEO: "Sadik Din and Hasnimah are superlative examples of service-minded business builders. It's individuals like these that rank 4Life among the best direct selling opportunities in the world."

4Life has offices on five continents to service a global network of independent distributors through science, success, and service.

4Life mentioned in Fiji Times

Npros.com | 4/15/2010

According to Australian physician in Biomedicine Dr Valentina Szabo, transfer factors belong to the family of cytokines, which are tiny peptide molecules that exist in the human body making the immune system quicker to respond to diseases.

"If our immune system would be strong we would not become sick," she said.

Transfer factor is a content of a capsule and available in a liquid form which can be injected, and is produced by the company 4Life Research, USA.

"TFs can be used in combination with conventional medications and in combination with naturopathic preparations in a holistic approach in treatment of immune disorders.

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4Life Office Opens in Colombia

Market Wire | 7/16/2007

Steve Tew, 4Life President: "Colombia represents a pivotal marketplace for our strategy throughout the region. This is a very exciting time for 4Life Distributors in South America and around the world."

Events will begin on Friday with a distributor leader dinner, then resume on Saturday with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, press conference, and opening event activities. Corporate attendants include 4Life President Steve Tew; Vice President, International, Jeff Kalinin; General Manager for Transfer Factor México, Manuel Ramirez; Director, European Union, Deborah Hatch; and Senior Manager, Latin America, Keith Roberts.

4Life Vice President International Jeff Kalinin comments, "Colombia has all the elements we look for when expanding 4Life's international presence. Bogotá has a population of six million people and is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in South America. The science of Transfer Factor and the dream for success resonates among the Colombian people, making it a prime market for distributors to share 4Life's vision of Together, Building People™."

4Life Opens Thailand

Market Wire | 11/22/2006

SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- (MARKET WIRE) -- November 22, 2006 -- 4Life Research™ announced today the launch of the company in Thailand, which marks its eleventh international office. 4Life will mark the momentous occasion Sunday, November 26 with a ribbon-cutting, recognition ceremony, and five-product launch at the company's new office in Bangkok.

Several 4Life executives and distributors will be in attendance, including President Steve Tew; Vice President, International Steve Apple; Regional Director of Southeast Asia Michael Seet; Thailand General Manager Ivan Sua; Senior Manager of Southeast Asia Richard Decker; and Platinum International Diamond Jeff Altgilbers. 4Life will launch 4Life Transfer Factor Plus® Advanced Formula, 4Life Transfer Factor Advanced Formula, 4Life Transfer Factor RenewAll®, 4Life Transfer Factor Chewable, and 4Life Transfer Factor Toothpaste.

4Life Research Thailand Office, Downtown Bangkok."We couldn't be more pleased to open our newest 4Life market in Thailand," remarked Tew. "This represents much more than just another country in which to do business. It represents millions of people that will be introduced to our Together, Building People message."

"So many people have worked tirelessly to make this opening a reality," Apple said. "We're excited to offer our 4Life Transfer Factor products to the people of Thailand, and even more excited to offer them a new way of life with 4Life."

4Life Research Launches Foundation 4Life

MarketWire | 7/12/2006

SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- (MARKET WIRE) -- July 11, 2006 -- Today, 4Life Research™ launched the Foundation 4Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to philanthropy wherever 4Life Research conducts business. On Friday, July 7, an inaugural donation of $75,000 was presented onsite to the nuns of La Casa Rosada ("The Pink House"), a well-known Catholic orphanage for HIV positive children in downtown Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Co-Founder, Bianca Lisonbee: "Thanks to diligent 4Life Distributors and our focused corporate leadership, our science and success are known worldwide. With today's inaugural donation of the newly formed Foundation 4Life, we look forward to an intense focus on service around the world."

4Life Research's history of service led to the Foundation's creation. "Science, success and service engender the principles that have driven 4Life's international growth in more than 40 countries in just seven years," remarks David Lisonbee, 4Life Founder and CEO. "The formalization of our Foundation is a natural outgrowth of our history and commitment to building people, families and communities."

4Life Research to Sponsor Nokia Champions Challenge

The Salt Lake Tribune | 7/10/2006