Sanex

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Sanex

Product type	Personal care
Owner	Colgate-Palmolive (2011-present)
Country	United Kingdom
Previous owners	Sara Lee Corporation (until 2009) Unilever (2009-2011)
Tagline	Keep Skin Healthy
Website	www.sanex.co.uk

Sanex is a brand of personal care products owned by Colgate-Palmolive. It is sold in European countries (including United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Greece, Poland, Norway and Croatia) and South Africa. In 2011, the brand was acquired from Unilever for £580 million.^[1][2]

History[]

In 1970, the year of the establishment under the name of the Enterprise of Fine Ceramic Products for Constructions — Sanex; the production of sanitary ware begins.

In 1971, production of faience tiles begins.

In 1973, production of ceramic tiles begins.

In 1975–1980, the product range is expanded by the production of pigments and chips, special refractory parts, bricks and ceramic blocks.

In 1990, the company changes its name to Sanex and becomes a joint stock company.

In 1992, the extensive refurbishment project begins.

In 1994, two fast-burning lines are put into operation, one for tiles and the other for tiles.

In 1996:

• The production line for decorations (belts and medallions) with special decorative effects (glass, gold, platinum) is put into operation.
• The management and the Employees Association conclude a contract with the State Property Fund, for the acquisition of 51% of the company.
• The refurbishment process started in 1992 is coming to an end.

In 1997:

• Sanex is listed on the RASDAQ market.
• Two more production lines are put into operation for tiles, respectively for tiles.

In 2000–2001, Romania-Moldova Investment Fund Direct Fund acquires 67% of shares through the purchase of shares and through a capital increase process.

In 2004:

• Sanex narrows its manufacturing range by giving up the production of sanitary ware.
• Sanex becomes a member of the Austrian group Lasselsberger, the largest European manufacturer of ceramic tiles, with an annual production of more than 70 million square meters.

Products[]

Product lines include deodorant, shower gel, liquid hand soap and body, face and hand moisturisers.

See also[]

• Colgate-Palmolive

References[]

External links[]

• Official website

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