History of Claus Porto

History of Claus Porto

Ach Brito  Established in 1918, the Ach Brito soap factory was founded by two brothers in Portugal to offer quality and handcrafted products. In 1925, they took over an existing soap factory – Claus & Schweder – after its founders, two Germany expats, returned to Germany. Rebranding as Claus Porto by Ach, they wanted to maintain brand consistency.  Specializing in different products, Ach. Brito created sub brands to help identify its various collections. The Luxo-Banho brand was registered in 1927…

Brand Spotlight: Castelbel Porto & Portus Cale

Brand Spotlight: Castelbel Porto & Portus Cale

Crafted in Portugal, Castelbel Porto and Portus Cale are known for their exquisite shaving, grooming and home products.   Castelbel Porto  Castelbel Porto was founded out of a passion for quality. Its founder, Aquiles Barros, was a chemistry professor that headed a manufacturing team producing luxury soap. Within a year of production, his small team of six had enormous success, with a turnover of 150 thousand euros.    The Castelbel collection has a rich history, reflected in its vibrant packaging that celebrates different regions of Portugal. Inspired by…