CPL Aromas is a global fragrance house with its headquarters in the UK. The company operates internationally, with offices and manufacturing centers spread across various countries. Established in 1971 by the Pickthall family, CPL Aromas initially started as an independent firm.

CPL AROMAS
Company typeFamily business partner
IndustryFragrance
Founded1971
HeadquartersBishop's Stortford, UK
Key people
Chris Pickthall, CEO
Nick Pickthall, COO
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ProductsFragrances
Number of employees
600 (2020)
Websitecplaromas.com

History

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CPL Aromas was founded in 1971 by brothers, Michael and Terry Pickthall.

1990 – CPL Aromas established its Brixworth site as its European manufacturing facility and launched CPL Aromas Far East too.

1991 – CPL Aromas acquired H.E. Daniel Ltd[2] and established in Germany and the USA.

1994 – CPL Aromas was floated on the London Stock Exchange.

1995 – The acquisition of Du Crocq Aromatics,[3] Netherlands and Daniel Blayn, France.[4]

2015 – AromaCore technology launched,[5][6] and an automated production facility was established in Dubai.

2021 – CPL Aromas launched its new website and branding,[7] and the company celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Locations

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CPL Aromas has sites in 18 international locations,[8] serving customers in over 100 countries.

Notable projects

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The company is a partner of the Catholic Agency for Oversees Development[9] (CAFOD). In 2020, this partnership reached its 20th anniversary.

CPL Aromas is the co-founder of the College of Fragrance for the Visually Impaired (COFVI), a charitable organisation.[10][11][12]

The company participated in the founding of NAB Perfumery College in India, an educational initiative by the National Association for the Blind.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 8 June 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ "Sweet smell of success for aroma chemicals". ICIS Explore. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  3. ^ "DU Crocq Aromatics International B V - Relationship Science". relationshipscience.com. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  4. ^ "CPL Aromas consolidates to meet new markets". ICIS Explore. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  5. ^ CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com. "CPL Aromas reports record turnover on strong emerging market sales". CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  6. ^ "CPL Aromas Launches Encapsulation Technology". HAPPI. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  7. ^ "Presenting: a new visual identity for CPL Aromas | CPL Aromas". www.cplaromas.com. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  8. ^ "Where we operate | CPL Aromas". cplaromas.com. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  9. ^ "CPL Aromas Increases CAFOD Funding to Support Global Causes". Perfumer & Flavorist. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  10. ^ "CPL Aromas helps BBC sniff out a disability issue". www.cosmeticsbusiness.com. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  11. ^ "CPL Aromas Directors Visit Visually Impaired Students". Perfumer & Flavorist. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  12. ^ "Coty Prestige visits The College of Fragrance for the visually impaired in Mumbai". www.cosmeticsbusiness.com. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  13. ^ "NAB Perfumery". Archived from the original on 3 December 2020.
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