Our Story So Far...
Delivering fantastic customer experience with a group timeline dating back to the early 1800’s. The business is focussed on a range of products reflecting purity and environmental awareness.
Founded in 1961 in Nottingham to pack salt for the retail market place.
In 1962 our first client own label was created for Londis.
Dri-Pak started packing Soda Crystals in a 750g bag.
Dishwasher Salt is launched and Dri-Pak are there at the start of the industry as a packer. Dri-Pak start manufacturing Soda Crystals.
Dremm Packaging set up to produce blow moulded products for Dri-Pak.
Dri-Pak acquire Humber Chemicals, an independent Soda Crystal manufacturer and packer.
Dri-Pak purchase East Lancashire Chemical Company - ELCO, buying the last independent manufacturer and packer of Soda Crystals with a pedigree that dates back to 1845.
Major own label non-food contracts with major retailer.
East Lancashire Chemical Company begin developing a vacuum Soda Crystal plant with investment from Dri-Pak.
The East Lancashire Chemical Company plant goes live as the largest and only manufacturer of Soda Crystals.
Dri-Pak Increases the packing of food salt, dishwasher salt and start to grow more client own label packing of laundry and cleaning products with major retailers accessing high quality products with excellent fulfillment.
The Dri-Pak Clean and Natural range is launched by adding White Vinegar and Bicarb to the range.
The group was acquired from the Maxwell family by Finfenaro Innovations, to build on the fantastic family values and excellent customer service.
Finfenaro Innovations were impressed with the brand, products, heritage and pedigree of the group and excited about the future and the markets that the group operates within, with a commitment to invest in people , products and production capability.
Investment in personnel, automation and our brands continue. Market research and new product development has hi-lighted key opportunities for the group over the forthcoming years.