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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, 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. Brito

See also

References

  1. ^ "ACH.BRITO & CA, LDA". GB Directory. Retrieved 15 November 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Claus Porto - History of a Portuguese Industry". Ach Brito. Ach Brito & Ca., S.A. Retrieved 15 November 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |trans_title=, |month=, |deadurl=, and |coauthors= (help)