Ach. Brito
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Claus Porto (Ach. Brito) Soaps
Ach Brito & Ca., S.A. is a Portuguese company that manufactures soaps, bath salts and aromatic candles, among other cosmetic products. It is based in Fajozes, Vila do Conde.[1]
History
Ach. Brito was founded by Ferdinand Claus and Georges Ph. Schweder, two Germans who had chosen to settle in Portugal.[2] They started, in 1887, Claus & Schweder, the first national soap and perfume factory. The products were sold under the brand "FPC – Fábrica de Produtos Chimicos Claus & Schweder, Sucrs".[2]
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Sabonete Alcatrão, one of the first to be produced by Ach. Brito
See also
References
- ↑ "ACH.BRITO & CA, LDA". GB Directory. Archived from the original on 18 December 2011. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
- 1 2 "Claus Porto - History of a Portuguese Industry". Ach Brito. Ach Brito & Ca., S.A. Archived from the original on 29 June 2003. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
External links
- Official website - Claus Porto
- Official website - Ach. Brito
- Claus Porto USA
- Catalog (only available for US or Canada)
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