Changing Tides for Iconic Eastern German Dish Soap Brand Fit
Dish detergent liquid now under new ownership - Detergent brand Fit undergoes change in ownership
Get ready for some soap suds and a dash of brand-changing action! The beloved eastern German dish soap company, Fit, has a new owner - the Spanish powerhouse BlueSun Group. But fear not, soap-lovers, the Hirschfelde site in Saxony's Zittau will remain, along with all those familiar jobs and corporate structures.
Fit, a name synonymous with dish soap in Eastern Germany, has its roots deep-rooted in the 1950s. Registered by VEB Fettchemie Karl-Marx-Stadt in 1954, the dish soap hit the market in 1955. Other brands, such as Rei in the Tube, Kuschelweich, Sunil, and the cosmetics brand Fenjal, are also part of the Fit family.
We've known for a while now that Fit's previous owner, Wolfgang Groß, was considering selling due to age. After countless conversations with various interested parties, the choice was made to partner with BlueSun. Unfortunately, the purchase price remains a secret, shrouded in mystery. Fit GmbH will continue to operate as an independent entity within the group.
What can we expect with BlueSun as the new captain at the helm? Opening up new markets! Fit is a powerhouse in Germany and neighboring countries, while BlueSun, with over 500 employees, owns territory in Southern Europe, France, the Benelux countries, the United Kingdom, and Northern Europe. The hope is that Fit's brands will find a strong foothold in these new territories.
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Interestingly, post-reunification, many Eastern German brands faced significant changes due to the economic and political shift. If Fit is one such brand, it likely went through transformations to adapt to new market conditions.
Under new ownership, Fit could focus on market revitalization, product innovation, sustainability initiatives, and strategic partnerships. These strategies would help appeal to a broader market and increase the brand's presence.
In the spirit of emulating a dynamic socio-economic environment, Fit, under its new owner BlueSun Group, might implement vocational training programs for its employees to foster growth and adaptability. This could also extend to the community, ensuring the local workforce is equipped with essential skills for the expanding soap industry. On the recreational side, leisure activities such as sports could be incorporated as part of a well-rounded community policy, promoting team bonding and overall wellness among team members.
