Richardson Vicks Ltd

Sectors:

  • Other goods production Healthcare products manufacture inc dressings, hygiene products, sutures, etc
  • Chemical production Perfumes, cosmetics & toilet goods production
  • Chemical production Pharmaceutical production & research

Notes:

Traced origins to USA where established by Lunsford Richardson in c1880s as a drug store owner and wholesaler. From 1905 focused on pharmaceutical manufacture [especially cold relief] as Vick Family Remedies Co using the Vicks brand. Established a marketing operation in London in early 1920s and in 1947 formed Vicks International Ltd. Sometime also known as Richardson Vicks Ltd. 1958 acquired Milton Antiseptic Ltd followed by others in the hygiene and toiletries fields including Adam Group. Established its International Research & Development Centre and UK Administrative Headquarters at Rusham Park, Egham, in 1979.

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