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In 1907 the partnership bought this factory and began manufacturing soap, glass bottles and many other products. A lorry with the Cussons livery sent by Tom Cussons to join the Amistice Day celebrations 1918. On 31 October 1908 the business was incorporated [4] and Tom Cussons became the first chairman. Under Tom Cussons the company grew.
In 1921 Bayleys was acquired by Cussons Sons & Co, owned by Alexander Tom Cussons. It was not until some years later in 1938 that, using a version of the original perfume, the soap 'Imperial Leather' was created by Alexander Tom Cussons. [1] [2] [3] The soap was
Cussons Effervescing Saline; In 1897 Cussons acquired a glass blowing factory in Harpurhey, which marked the beginning of a great increase in business. Cussons' commercial activities laid the foundations for his son Alexander Tom Cussons, who would make Cussons into a multinational brand and manufacture the famous Cussons Imperial Leather soap. [7]
Alexander Stockton Cussons (1914–1986) was the Chairman of Cussons Group, the largest independent soap manufacturer in Britain. Alexander continued manufacturing of the famous brand Cussons Imperial Leather , and many other products under the Cussons label, including 1001 Carpet Cleaner.
In 1921 the factory was severely damaged by fire, [1] but the subsequent rebuild afforded the opportunity to expand the factory. [3] In 1955 the company was acquired by Cussons Sons & Co., chaired by Leslie Cussons makers of the famous brand Cussons Imperial Leather soap. After the acquisition Cussons kept the Gerard Bros. factory in use.
Alexander Tom Cussons (1875–1951), British soap manufacturer Leslie Cussons (1907–1963), British soap manufacturer Sheila Cussons (1922–2004), South African poet
Leslie Cussons worked at the Cussons Company from 1924 until his death in 1963. In 1951, he succeeded his father to become chairman of the Cussons Company. [ 1 ] He oversaw the acquisition of Gerard Bros. in 1955, [ 2 ] and subsequently made extensive improvements to the Gerard Bros Nottingham factory. [ 3 ]
A soap factory was established in Kersal Vale, by the side of the River Irwell on the border with Prestwich in 1920 by Alexander Tom Cussons. The factory produced the famous brands of Carex, Cussons Imperial Leather and Morning Fresh but was closed down in 2009 and was demolished in 2010. [citation needed]