Shearer Candles and TransAtlantic Partners; an international based firm that distributes luxury brands worldwide, announces a new partnership with Xystos Flame & Fragrance Ltd.
Established in 1897, Shearer Candles is the UK’s longest established lifestyle candle manufacturer, and has been manufacturing their luxury candles and scent diffuser products since the 1900’s. The new Licence Agreement appoints Xystos as its principal distributor in the UK and Eire.
Ian Barnet, Shearer Candles’ Managing Director, says: “It is with great pleasure that we announce this new partnership between our two-family businesses, The collective knowledge and passion displayed by the Xystos team is really exciting, and we have every confidence that this will be a pivotal step in driving our brand forward. We have a huge opportunity to grow our business and the support and expertise Xystos will bring to the table will be vital. We believe this partnership will allow us to explore other opportunities and broaden our portfolio into other scented products”.
Scott Dougan, Director of TransAtlantic Partners, comments: “TransAtlantic Partners is an International Management and Investment company with presence in UK and USA, that specialises in leveraging the underlying value of companies whose products can benefit from further investment and global distribution.The tie up with Xystos is an important part of brand strategy as they are specialists in distributing brands within the Home Fragrance sector and with excellent relationships with Fragrance specialists, Independents, Department Stores and Garden Centres”.
David Lewis, Managing Director of Xystos, comments: “We are delighted to be entering into this new partnership and look forward to a fruitful association that will see this established and well respected candle manufacturer go from strength to strength in the UK and Eire. Look out for the Shearer Candles range on the Xystos stand at Autumn Fair (Hall 5, Stand H01).’”
