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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]
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History
Ach. Brito was founded by Ferdinand Claus and Georges Ph. Schweder, two germans who had choosen to settle in Portugal.[2] They started, in 1887, the first national soap and perfume factory that was named Claus & Schweder. The products were sold under the brand "FPC – Fábrica de Produtos Chimicos Claus & Schweder, Sucrs".[2]
Sabonete Alcatrão, one of the first to be produced by Ach. BritoSee also
References
- ^ "ACH.BRITO & CA, LDA". GB Directory. http://gbdirectory.org/ach-brito-ca-lda. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Claus Porto - History of a Portuguese Industry". Ach Brito. Ach Brito & Ca., S.A.. http://www.clausporto.com/quemsomos/detalhes.php?id=2&mod=2. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
External links
- Official website - Claus Porto
- Official wbsite - Ach. Brito
- Claus Porto USA
- Catalog (only available for US or Canada)
Categories:- Cosmetics companies of Portugal
- Soap brands
- Companies based in Porto
- 1887 introductions
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