MACDOUGALLS SOAPS AUSTRALIA
Luxury soap, quality made
WELCOME We regard the success of our customers as key to our success, and with this in mind we are proud to bring you our Capabilities brochure, which showcases our extensive range of premium soaps and demonstrates our manufacturing capabilities to suit every need. Our innovative culture means we are continually developing our product range and service offering to meet the ever changing needs of our valued customers, evidenced by our ongoing investment in a leading class innovation team and highly skilled operational and manufacturing department, dedicated to customer service. Macdougalls Soaps Australia was established in 1986 by the Macdougall family and is a wholly owned division of True Blue Chemicals. We quickly developed a reputation for making high quality soap products at competitive prices by supplying quality tablet soaps to the Consumer, Industrial and Institutional markets across Australia and overseas. To this day, Macdougalls Soaps Australia remains a 100% privately owned corporation, and as a family in business, we aim to be recognised as making a worthwhile contribution to the community, environment, the Australian economy and all stakeholders associated with our business. We believe the following values are fundamental to the work we do: To show respect to our customers, suppliers, the community and environment, as well as to ourselves and our co-workers To act with honesty and integrity To be professional in all matters of business and with our customers To be trustworthy as a business and as individuals To have fun, be happy and enjoy what we do We look forward to supplying you with high quality, innovative products. Brad Macdougall Executive Director, Macdougalls Soaps Australia MACDOUGALLS SOAPS AUSTRALIA 1
ABOUT US Australian manufactured soaps using premium ingredients. Macdougalls Soaps Australia is a wholly owned division of True Blue Chemicals which is a market leader in the manufacture and distribution of quality, innovative cleaning and hygiene solutions. We are proudly Australian owned and operated, and employ over 60 people at our manufacturing site in Caringbah New South Wales and have a sales staff throughout Australia. Founded in 1986 we have been in business for over 28 years. We are one of Australia's leading contract soap manufacturers, having produced quality products for some of the country's biggest name brands. Our facility is ISO9001 certified, and is a proud participant in industry bodies such as ACCORD Australasia, the peak national industry association representing the hygiene, cosmetics and specialty products industry. Our customer base extends throughout Australia and reaches into overseas markets, so we understand the requirements of operating within the domestic and export marketplace. When you partner with us you'll see the difference that comes from being big enough to innovate but small enough to offer genuine care and fast responsive service. We are confident we can provide you with the type, quantity and quality of natural soap product to meet your needs. 2 MACDOUGALLS SOAPS AUSTRALIA
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES Located in Southern Sydney, our manufacturing facility produces over 9.6 million cakes of soap each year, making us a vibrant and energetic contributor to the Australian manufacturing landscape. We are one of only a handful of manufacturers still producing soap in Australia. Our Italian commissioned soap machine uses a four step milling process which involves mixing, milling and double extrusion of the soap noodles to produce smooth, and consistent billets that last longer without splitting. We use premium materials to ensure that our customers and the end user are happy with the results. Macdougalls Soaps Australia specialise in custom soaps, contract orders, specialty cleaning soaps and our range of retail ready premium fragranced soaps and soap gift packs. 9,600,000 cakes annually MACDOUGALLS SOAPS AUSTRALIA 3
CONTRACT MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES With an excellent reputation for making quality soap and responsive service, we can develop a formulation to meet your specific needs, can work with you to produce and pack your own soap formulas or we can re-brand one of our existing range. Re-branded or custom made to order We can tailor make formulations, pack sizes, colours and shapes to suit your specific needs based on minimum production batches. We pride ourselves on striving to reduce our impact on the environment, and can also produce environmentally responsible options. Formulas We can contract manufacture our formulas with the customer s choice of shape and size, or alternatively can contract manufacture your formulas with your choice of shape and size. Packaging We can pack soap products into a variety of packaging formats, including boxes, pleat wrapped, gift packs, flow-wrap, paper wrap or loose. Packaging can also be done singularly or in bulk, shrink-wrapped or in individual cartons, inners and shippers. Shapes and sizes Our soaps billets and tablets come in the following sizes: 15g, 75g, 100g, 125g, 200g, 500g. We also have over 50 different dyes to produce a variety of shapes from squares, to rounds, to novelty shapes. Embossing We can imprint various shapes or logos or text onto each soap billet. 4 MACDOUGALLS SOAPS AUSTRALIA
AUSCENTIALS With an abundance of native bush flora, Australia offers a rich array of plant life from which unique fragrances and essences can be extracted. From the sweet light fragrance of the native wattle to the rich earthy scent of Kakadu bush plum, the Auscentials soap range captures a slice of Australia. In creating the Auscentials soap range, we source the finest array of native plant fragrances which reflect the wide variety of scents found in Australia. From dry desert landscapes to tropical rainforests, sandy white beaches, mountain terrain and rolling grasslands, Australian plant life is abundant and has adapted over time to environmental needs, resulting in a scent that is definitively Australian. The Auscentials soap range offers a uniquely Australian experience in fragrance, as well as exceptional cleaning ability for hands and body. GOLDEN WATTLE National floral emblem of Australia, the Wattle flowers in spring have a sweet and spicy fragrance with hints of pine freshness. EUCALYPTUS & LEMON MYRTLE A blend of crisp citrus and eucalyptus for an invigorating and refreshing cleanse. KAKADU PLUM & WATTLE The sweet and fruity fragrance of Kakadu plum and Wattle holds a lingering warmth to the fragrance. NATIVE CRANBERRY A rich fruity mix of apple and jasmine, Native Cranberry offers a richness of floral fragrance. LILLY PILLY A luxurious scent of summer, Lilly Pilly combines a subtle mix of fir needle and rosewood. RAINFOREST With a combination of tropical fruits with fresh green undertones, our Rainforest soap leaves a lingering woody after note. OCEANVIEW Where desert meets the sea, our Oceanview soap exudes a salty citrus-lime fragrance. SNOWY MOUNTAIN FRESH With notes of Red Boronia, Snowy Mountain Fresh gives an earthy, fresh and fragrant clean. TEA TREE The Tea Tree or Melaleuca bush is a hardy native shrub, with a fresh astringent scent, and deep cleaning and soothing properties. MACDOUGALLS SOAPS AUSTRALIA 5
MACDOUGALLS SOAP RANGE Our unique range of natural vegetable soaps containing palm oil, palm kernel oil, glycerine and naturally inspired fragrances. ALOE VERA The calming properties of aloe vera make this soap a wonderful indulgence on sunburnt or irritated skin. AVOCADO & LIME The skin calming properties of avocado and lime in a lovely scented soap. Always a family favourite! COCONUT A creamy soap containing the great fragrance of coconut. Indulge in this tropical treat. FRANGIPANI Our fragrant frangipani soap has the ability to ignite memories of that tropical Hawaiian holiday. LAVENDER End the day with a lavender wash and feel your senses return to calm with lavender s soothing scent. LEMON MYRTLE More lemon than lemon, our lemon myrtle soap has a spicy, fresh long lasting aroma. MANGO Meet mango, a tropical treat in your bathroom. If you love the scent of mangoes, then this is the soap for you! ROSE & CINNAMON The delicate scent of rose combined with the spice of cinnamon makes a lovely, moist soap for everyday use. STRAWBERRY Sensational strawberry! Popular with little kids and big kids alike. WILDBERRY The delicious scent of wildberry makes this soap a family favourite, yum and fun for everyone. VANILLA BEAN Vanilla bean soap has a warm, sweet and subtle fragrance for calming mind, body and soul. PAPAYA & MANGO Fresh and tangy papaya and mango soap, a tropical delight twice over. WATERMELON Mouth watering watermelon, a juicy soap for a fun and fresh clean. 6 MACDOUGALLS SOAPS AUSTRALIA
GOATS MILK & LANOLIN RANGE Macdougalls goats milk soap is a pure vegetable soap tablet derived from natural palm and palm kernel oils, combined with goats milk, glycerine and naturally inspired fragrances. Ever mindful of environmental sustainability, we source our palm oil from suppliers that are RSPO members (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil). RSPO is committed to ensuring a supply chain that is ethical and ensures an environmentally sustainable palm oil industry. Goats milk has long been included in traditional soaps and body lotions for its moisturising ability, and goats milk soap provides both deep cleaning and replenishment of natural skin oils. This gentle soap is ideal for people that have sensitive or dry skin and are looking for a gentle alternative. Goats milk contains proteins, amino acids and vitamin A to help nourish the skin. Goats milk also contains lactic acid, which helps to exfoliate, cleanse and soften the skin. Goats milk has a ph that is extremely close to our own skin s ph, making it very gentle and safe on sensitive skin, including baby s skin. GOATS MILK Derived from natural palm kernel and palm oil. Deep cleansing and replenishes natural skin oils. Ideal for dry and sensitive skin. GOATS MILK WITH MOISTURISERS Derived from natural palm kernel and palm oil. Deep cleansing and replenishes natural skin oils. Ideal for dry and sensitive skin. With the inclusion of emollients this soap provides additional skin moisturising properties. LANOLIN A creamy lanolin enriched soap, which leaves skin clean and soft to the touch. Derived from sheep s wool lanolin has moisturising and conditioning properties. MACDOUGALLS SOAPS AUSTRALIA 7
HOUSEHOLD & INDUSTRIAL SOAP Hard working hands need a powerful cleansing bar that works to remove soils, grease and dirt, whilst being gentle enough to use on hands and body every day. We stock a wide range of soaps ready for your business. Our standard soap range uses the best quality ingredients and are available either direct from us under our branding, or yours, or through our distribution network within Australia or overseas. We have a wide range of shapes and sizes. PUMICE SOAP A traditional formulation of coconut soap with natural pumice sand. Highly effective in removing grease, soil and grime. PURE LAUNDRY SOAP Hand washing personal laundry garments has never been easier with our Pure Laundry soap. A traditional laundry cake based soap with iconic yellow colouring. WORK SOAP Abrasive industrial tablet soap. Removes petroleum based grease and oil, paint, ink, glue, etc without damaging the skin. GUEST SOAP A cosmetic mix of fragrant oil, skin conditioners and emollients which replenish natural skin oils. Floral fragrance. ONYX SOAP Economically priced tablet soap ideal for hand washing or for use in the shower or bath. Fresh cologne fragrance. OATMEAL SOAP With real added oatmeal for gentle skin exfoliation this soap cleans and invigorates. SOAP DYES We have an extensive range of dye shapes and sizes to provide you with exactly the type of soap mould you require to satisfy your customer needs. We also have the ability to work with you to create new dyes. 8 MACDOUGALLS SOAPS AUSTRALIA
Luxury soap, quality made
MACDOUGALLS SOAPS AUSTRALIA P 61 2 9540 1911 F 61 2 9540 1983 E sales@macdougallssoap.com.au www.macdougallssoap.com.au Unit 2, 1 Endeavour Road Caringbah NSW 2229 Australia