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The Industrial division is still very much a part of the business, with WHITE OILS,
PARAFFIN WAXES, NATURAL WAXES and SPECIALITY CHEMICALS still being very
much in demand.
The company headquarters are now at North Rode, Congleton together with the small
packs unit. The Bulk packing, Blending and Bulk storage is still carried out from Hull,
with various warehousing operations throughout the U.K.
PARAFFIN WAXES, NATURAL WAXES and SPECIALITY CHEMICALS still being very
much in demand.
The company headquarters are now at North Rode, Congleton together with the small
packs unit. The Bulk packing, Blending and Bulk storage is still carried out from Hull,
with various warehousing operations throughout the U.K.
William Hodgson established the company in 1894, and located the business in the Corn
Exchange Building, Manchester.
He was a true 19th century entrepreneur, having travelled Europe and Africa, and brought his
experiences (after also serving his time as a manager for several oil companies) to his new
business.
He quickly recognised oil as the new ‘gold’, and identified a niche in the market.
William Hodgson & Co. quickly:-
Exchange Building, Manchester.
He was a true 19th century entrepreneur, having travelled Europe and Africa, and brought his
experiences (after also serving his time as a manager for several oil companies) to his new
business.
He quickly recognised oil as the new ‘gold’, and identified a niche in the market.
William Hodgson & Co. quickly:-
- Became a founder member of the White Sea Oils Association with voting rights (alongside
such luminaries as Fina). - Became the main distributor for Henry Ford Motor Oils in the U.K.
- Became a key importer of Asian oils to Great Britain.
With the need to be close to the ports and warehouses, William Hodgson & Co. opened further offices in Bristol, Liverpool, Glasgow and
London.
The business continued to thrive, and by the 1930’s, William Hodgson had long gone but his pioneering spirit remained. The company
supplied essential materials to the Ministry of Defence through both World Wars, such as TALLOW, WHITE OILS, PARAFFIN WAXES,
CANDLES and CASTOR OIL.
London.
The business continued to thrive, and by the 1930’s, William Hodgson had long gone but his pioneering spirit remained. The company
supplied essential materials to the Ministry of Defence through both World Wars, such as TALLOW, WHITE OILS, PARAFFIN WAXES,
CANDLES and CASTOR OIL.
Mr. Eric Mealand became a senior partner after the death of Mr. Bates, together with Mr. Long (who
succeeded his father-in-law, Mr. Truin). Mr. Eric Paul Mealand joined the company as a ‘junior’ in the
mid 1950’s. The trading potential became more difficult as many of the ‘traditional’ industries either
‘disappeared’, moved abroad, or became smaller. Leather, Petroleum refining, Steel
manufacturers, all of these industries gradually declined.
Mr. Keith Mealand was invited to join the company in the late 1970’s (Mr. Long having left the
company in the early 1970’s). He joined the company as ‘General manager’, with a free role to
develop the business, and also to utilise his experience gleaned from his time in the Retail industry,
Chemical research and manufacturing industries. Under Keith’s tutelage, the company extended its
product range, and developed a range of natural materials, ingredients and Essential oils, as well
as introducing a range of speciality chemicals.
The company was organised into the following Divisions:-
succeeded his father-in-law, Mr. Truin). Mr. Eric Paul Mealand joined the company as a ‘junior’ in the
mid 1950’s. The trading potential became more difficult as many of the ‘traditional’ industries either
‘disappeared’, moved abroad, or became smaller. Leather, Petroleum refining, Steel
manufacturers, all of these industries gradually declined.
Mr. Keith Mealand was invited to join the company in the late 1970’s (Mr. Long having left the
company in the early 1970’s). He joined the company as ‘General manager’, with a free role to
develop the business, and also to utilise his experience gleaned from his time in the Retail industry,
Chemical research and manufacturing industries. Under Keith’s tutelage, the company extended its
product range, and developed a range of natural materials, ingredients and Essential oils, as well
as introducing a range of speciality chemicals.
The company was organised into the following Divisions:-
- Food and Flavourings
- Natural oils and Essential oils
- Pharmaceutical grade and Cosmetic ingredients
- Industrial Division
Mr. Eric Mealand had joined the company in 1930 as a ‘tea boy’ junior, and was to work his way up
to the position of office manager during the post World War II years, at this time the senior partners
were Mr. Bates and Mr. Truin.
With the growth of the telephone systems, and more sophisticated means of communication, there
was no need for all the various city centre offices, and eventually all of the offices apart from
Manchester were closed.
The main markets during the post war years, were the LEATHER, RUBBER & PETROLEUM
industries, although ingredients for the FOOD and PHARMACEUTICAL industries continued to play a
part in the business.
to the position of office manager during the post World War II years, at this time the senior partners
were Mr. Bates and Mr. Truin.
With the growth of the telephone systems, and more sophisticated means of communication, there
was no need for all the various city centre offices, and eventually all of the offices apart from
Manchester were closed.
The main markets during the post war years, were the LEATHER, RUBBER & PETROLEUM
industries, although ingredients for the FOOD and PHARMACEUTICAL industries continued to play a
part in the business.
In 1994, the Company was one of the first in its field to gain the coveted ISO 9002
recognition, which was later to be followed by Organic accreditation by the Soil
Association.
Today, the company is a market leader in its field, and supplies an extensive range of
‘green’ and natural ingredients to the COSMETICS, SOAP, FOOD, FLAVOURINGS,
AROMATHERAPY, HERBALIST and HEALTH CARE fields in the U.K and abroad
(mainland Europe, Scandinavia, Africa, Middle East, West Indies and the Americas).
recognition, which was later to be followed by Organic accreditation by the Soil
Association.
Today, the company is a market leader in its field, and supplies an extensive range of
‘green’ and natural ingredients to the COSMETICS, SOAP, FOOD, FLAVOURINGS,
AROMATHERAPY, HERBALIST and HEALTH CARE fields in the U.K and abroad
(mainland Europe, Scandinavia, Africa, Middle East, West Indies and the Americas).
Today, apart from Mr. Keith Mealand (who is the head of the company), a third generation of the Mealand family is now involved, with Craig, Nicci
and Karen all playing their part in the continuing development of William Hodgson & Co.
and Karen all playing their part in the continuing development of William Hodgson & Co.