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June 2011 - License of Simple bar soaps and acquisition of Wright’s and Cidal bar soap brands.
Lornamead increases its market share in the bar soap category
The Lornamead Group (“Lornamead” or “The Group”), a UK based leading manufacturer and marketer of personal care products, today announced that it has entered into a perpetual license of the Simple brand for bar soaps from Unilever in the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands and has acquired the bar soap brands Wright’s and Cidal. The financial terms of the transactions were not disclosed.
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April 2011 - Acquisition of Witch
Lornamead strengthens its presence in the UK’s medicated skincare category
The Lornamead Group (“Lornamead” or “The Group”), a UK based leading manufacturer and marketer of home and personal care products, today announced that it has acquired Witch from E.C. DeWitt & Company Limited (“DeWitt”). The acquisition follows Lornamead holding the global license for the brand since April 2009. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Read more »Jan 2010 - Lornamead Establishes Dedicated Business for Yardley of London
Quentin Higham appointed Managing Director of Yardley to head up new division
The Lornamead Group, the manufacturer and marketer of personal care products, has created a dedicated business unit for its luxury toiletries business, primarily focusing on Yardley of London. The move signifies the company’s increased investment and commercial focus in heritage fragrance and bath luxuries following the company’s sale of the Yardley business in Asia, Middle East, Australasia and certain African countries in November 2009.
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