1998 Incorporated as a wholesale supply business trading in locally sourced global brands
1999 Sourced first container of grey market brands from Asia
1999 Launched first home brand Easylite and Spark lighters, research began into further brands
2000 Moved into purpose built warehouse
2000 Opened up imports from India and the Middle East
2001 Opened trade links in the South American, African and Russian markets for the supply of well known brands
2002 Largest parallel goods trader in the UK
2003 Total restructure of the company
2004 Launched new brand Ultraloc super glue
2005 Launched new brands Supacell batteries, Essence feminine hygiene products, Tushies baby wipes and Fluorodine toothpaste
2005 First major national listing
2006 First global export
2007 Retail Force operation starts
2007 Published Brand News brochure with monthly circulation in excess of 250,000. Launched Supacell rechargeable batteries
2008 Launched new brands Duraplast plasters, Unity condoms and Lipice lip balm
2008 Start telesales operation in India with over 50 personnel dealing directly with UK independent convenience stores & the pharmacy sector
2008 New brand launch Hunnies baby wipes
2008 Development and launch of TV advertising
2009 Redeveloped and updated our Spark brand of lighters
2009 Extended our Fluorodine dental care products with the launch of a range of toothbrushes and mouth wash
2010 New global base, office and warehouse opened in Suzhou China
2010 Additional new brands added to the Ultraloc range with U-Stick paper adhesive and U-Tac reusable putty.
2011 New global base opened in Pune India
2011 New generation Duraplast plaster range
2011 New sensitive formula toothpaste introduced to our Fluorodine range
Our planet is under pressure. We have a duty to do as much as possible to reduce the strain we place on our global environment. By making each department of our company accountable for the impact they place on the environment we are able to identify areas of improvement and implement practices to reduce waste as much as possible.
All our factories operate ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. All our brands use recyclable paper; biodegradable plastics and we transport responsibly by only using lower emission vehicles. We are also highly committed to our social responsibility and actively support both local and national charities by making regular donations throughout the year.
