Manufacturer of "Kruschen Salts".

Source: Grace Guide, "E. Griffiths Hughes", "Kruschen Salts".

E. Griffiths Hughes, chemical manufacturers, of Manchester and Salford

c.1911 Kruschen Salts was introduced by E. Griffiths Hughes (Kruschen) Ltd to the British market, and to the American market by E. Griffiths Hughes, Inc.

1934 Griffiths Hughes Proprietaries Ltd was floated as a public company to acquire all the share capital of E. Griffiths Hughes Ltd, makers of Kruschen Salts, Radox Bath Salts, Karswood and other products^[1].

1938 Introduction of Digestif Rennie to the UK market^[2].

1950 Had 34 subsidiaries of which 27 were operating. Acquired Peter Lunt and Co of Liverpool, makers of soaps^[3].

1958 J. C. and J. Field Ltd was acquired by E. Griffiths Hughes^[4].

1960 Acquired by Aspro-Nicholas Ltd^[5].

1961 After reorganistion of the Aspro-Nicholas group, the trading and manufacturing activities of E. Griffiths Hughes and Aspro-Nicholas in Britain would be carried out by Nicholas Products.