A Lancashire soap making firm and regular favourite on TV's Salvage Hunters, Made In Britain and ‘Show Me How’ has been bought out by a rival firm.
Droyt's Soap Factory has been bought out by Ian Appleton, CEO of Appleton Group Ltd - the owner of Kerax Ltd, a Chorley-based wax manufacturing company.
Established in Chorley in 1937, Droyt's Soap Factory has a fascinating history tracing its origins to 1893 in Minsk, Belarus.
Droyt's produces glycerine soap products for a diverse clientele, ranging from supermarkets to exclusive boutiques.
Employing time-honoured manufacturing techniques, the company uses antique hand-operated machinery and family recipes dating back to 1907.
Kerax Limited specialises in the production of wax products catering to diverse markets, with a primary focus on pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and candle-making sectors.
Headquartered on Cowling Road in Chorley, Kerax has earned global recognition for the quality and popularity of its wax offerings.
Alistair McCracken, Director of Droyt's, said: "We are excited about this partnership, which promises opportunities for both companies.
"It enables us to continue delivering our glycerine soaps while exploring new horizons."
Ian Appleton said: "I look forward to exploring synergies between Droyt's and Appleton Group. Our shared values of quality, innovation, and reverence for local heritage make this partnership a natural fit.
"We are eager to introduce this British glycerine soap to new markets worldwide."
1. Alistair McCracken , Director at Droyt's where Glycerine Soap has been made the same way in Chorley since 1937
Alistair McCracken , Director at Droyt's where Glycerine Soap has been made the same way in Chorley since 1937 | nw
2. Droyt's Glycerine Soap has been made the same in Chorley since 1937
Droyt's Glycerine Soap has been made the same in Chorley since 1937 | nw
3. Droyt's Glycerine Soap has been made the same in Chorley since 1937
Droyt's Glycerine Soap has been made the same in Chorley since 1937 | nw
4. Droyt's Glycerine Soap has been made the same in Chorley since 1937
Droyt's Glycerine Soap has been made the same in Chorley since 1937 | nw