Headquartered in New York, New York Nubrella Inc. is the holder of a new revolutionary "patented" weather protection devise or umbrella. Launched in late 2008 Nubrella has customers in over 53 countries and all 50 states. People around the world are agreeing Nubrella is a far superior weather protector for more severe and extreme weather conditions. Nubrella takes over where the traditional umbrella stops!

The Story

Back in 2002, Alan Kaufman, Nubrella’s Founder and Creator, was living in Manhattan. In mid December on a very windy rainy day while standing in one of his wireless stores, Alan began to take notice of how everyone was struggling with their umbrella. At that moment an image appeared in his mind and he ran over to his desk and drew it.

When later asked; what was the flash of genius? Alan responded; "I just realized that the umbrella is not designed for wind and it should be aerodynamic in shape. I also said wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a hands free umbrella?"

"I never planned on inventing a product, I just noticed a problem and came up with a solution." —Alan Kaufman

Alan then began the long task of making his dream a reality. Over the next several years Alan worked with some of the leading product design and engineering firms in the US. The result is an eye catching aerodynamic canopy with no pole in the middle that simply rests on your shoulders and securely fastens for complete hands free capability.

"Millions of people are required to work outdoors no matter what the conditions are and simply can not hold an umbrella and perform their tasks". Alan states; "the umbrella was long overdue for some innovation, now people can ride their bikes and work outdoors completely hands free while staying protected."

Alan's Bio

Alan is originally from the Boston area. Alan attended Purdue University majoring in Marketing and received a 4 year scholarship for his tennis credentials. After a brief professional tennis career Alan founded Harvard Cellular Communications. HCC was one of Cingular Wireless’ leading authorized dealers throughout the greater Boston metropolitan area. In early 2002 HCC expanded into New York and became Cingular’s largest store operator in Manhattan. When not working Alan can be found on the links as a very avid golfer and lover of the game. Alan also has aspirations of beginning a charitable organization he calls “the real no child left behind” once he gets nubrella off the ground.