Chorley firm Kerax in £5m Australian deal

Lancashire-based wax manufacturer Kerax Limited has struck a five-year, £5million distribution deal in Australia for its internationally recognised range of candle waxes.
Ian Appleton and Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle at KeraxIan Appleton and Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle at Kerax
Ian Appleton and Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle at Kerax

The deal includes the highly popular KeraSoy range of 100 per cent natural candle waxes.

The exclusive distribution deal with Vontero will see Kerax Candle Waxes – manufactured in Chorley – gain a major foothold Down Under.

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Vontero are global leaders in candle making and fragrance oil supplies, based in Sydney with further distribution centres in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Kerax is a global leader in candle wax manufacture, complete with an in-house research and development team of chemists, engineers and production experts based at the Kerax factory and R&D facilities in Chorley.

Kerax Candle Waxes are manufactured in food-grade stainless steel blending vessels to ensure consistent quality and reliability.

The leading UK firm has made significant investment in blending vessels and finishing systems dedicated solely to the manufacture of candle waxes, in addition to continuous investment in, and upgrades to, existing infrastructure.

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Ian Appleton, Director of Kerax Limited said, “Despite the challenging circumstances we all find ourselves in, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are delighted and fortunate that opportunities continue to grow for our Kerax Candle Wax range.

“We are delighted to be working with Vontero to make Kerax Waxes widely available in the Australian market where we see huge appetite for our UK-manufactured and developed product range.”

Chorley MP Sir Lindsay Hoyle said, “The £5million deal to supply candle waxes to Australia over the next five years is wonderful news.

"Despite the challenging circumstances, Kerax continue to show why they are a genuine market leader.”

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