Written on: October 1, 2025 by SprayTM
Knowlton Development Corp, Inc. (kdc/one)—a global manufacturing partner in beauty, body, scented and living solutions—announced it has acquired all of the assets and certain of the liabilities of the business of Barony Universal, one of the UK’s largest independent filler of aerosol personal care and household products. This strategic move strengthens kdc/one’s European footprint and expands its expertise and capabilities in key fast-growing aerosol categories, said kdc/one. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Irvine, Scotland, Barony has been a manufacturer and global exporter of aerosols for more than three decades. The company produces a diverse portfolio of personal and household solutions—including anti-perspirant sprays, dry shampoos, shaving foams, deodorants, and specialist fabric and air care sprays—and exports to over 30 countries. Serving major retailers and leading brands across Europe, the Middle East, Australia and the Americas, Barony recently completed a sizeable investment in high-speed production capabilities that will accelerate its growth trajectory. As part of kdc/one, Barony will further broaden its customer reach, expand into new product categories and leverage kdc/one’s global resources and capabilities to drive further growth, according to the company.
Nicholas Whitley, kdc/one CEO, stated, “This strategic acquisition combines two complementary businesses to expand our global capabilities and deliver even greater value to our customers.
“Under the current management team, Barony has consistently grown and differentiated itself in the market by investing in its people, capabilities and technology. Together, we share a commitment to best-in-class innovation, manufacturing and delivering the highest-quality products to the world’s leading brands. We are excited to welcome the talented team at Barony as we pursue a shared vision for long-term growth.”
Added Camille Chammas, Chairman of Barony, “Joining kdc/one marks a major milestone for Barony, giving us the scale, resources and innovation platform to serve our customers with even greater impact.
“We look forward to leveraging kdc/one’s deep relationships and expertise in product formulation, design, packaging, and manufacturing as we embark on this exciting new chapter together.”
