Aerosol firm bangs drum after hitting £51m revenue

OLDHAM-based aerosol manufacturer and consumer chemicals specialist James Briggs is celebrating a 12% increase in turnover to £51m.

In the year ended June 31 the company acquired assets of commercial cleaning brand Premiere Products.

Key elements in the growth were its automotive paint brand Hycote and commercial cleaning range Nilco which enjoyed 30% and 67% growth respectively.

Chief executive James Briggs said: “The success of our branded business is indicative of the exceptional market knowledge and product expertise we nurture at James Briggs.

“It’s these elements that have enabled us to secure nationwide contracts with the likes of B&Q, whilst bolstering our offering with strategic acquisitions.
 
“These record figures also reflect the ongoing operational improvements we’re making and our increased presence in international markets.”

Alongside its landmark deal with B&Q, 2015/16 also saw James Briggs enter into partnerships with major European distributors such as Tetrosyl and Bunzl, as well as moving into new markets such as the Middle East for the first time.
 
In addition, it also broke into the Irish automotive market with P R Reilly, and secured its first sales in South East Asia through Premiere Products.

Pugh added: “The continued growth of James Briggs will certainly have an international focus, and it’s heartening to see the positive traction we’ve begun to experience across a diverse range of new geographies in the last 12 months.

“If we continue to develop the business as anticipated, and the markets remain receptive to our offering, then I’m confident we’ll be looking back on another outstanding 12 months this time next year.”