Pental (company)

Pental Limited is an Australian manufacturer of household chemicals and cleaning products, and a publicly listed company on the Australian Stock Exchange.[1]

Formerly known as Symex,[2] it manufactures, imports, distributes and exports many brands including:[3]

Pental acquired the Bondi Beach soap brand in 2021.[4]

On September 13, 2023, Pental's core brands, except for Duracell and Bondi Beach soap, were bought by Dulux-Selleys Group.[5]

In 2025, Pental was acquired by Dulux-Selleys Group.[6]

  • AIM Toothpaste
  • Country Life Soap
  • Hillmark
  • Huggie Fabric Softener
  • Janola
  • Jiffy Firelighters
  • Little Lucifer Firelighters
  • Lux Pure Soap Flakes
  • Martha Gardener Country Homestead Wool Mix
  • Softly laundry care
  • Sunlight bar soap and dishwashing liquid
  • Velvet soap bar soap and dishwashing liquid
  • White King household bleach
  • Procell ANZ
  • Bondi Beach Soap
  • Duracell

See also

  • Manufacturing in Australia
  • http://www.ethical.org.au/company/?company=3166
  • http://www.investsmart.com.au/shares/asx/SYMEX-HOLDINGS-LIMITED-SYM.asp

References

  1. Pental shares surge after signing deal to sell consumer products division to Selleys 14 September 2023^
  2. Carrie LaFrenz. Symex turns a new leaf as Pental Financial Review, 2013-01-07, retrieved 2023-01-06^
  3. Pental Brands - White King, Sunlight, Country Life, Velvet, Huggie, Jiffy and more^
  4. Adams Geoff. Pental goes natural premium! - The Shepparton Adviser 2026-01-21, retrieved 2026-01-27^
  5. Pental Corporation. ASX Announcement 2023-09-13, retrieved 2026-01-27^
  6. Exciting announcement equals new era for Pental - the Shepparton Adviser^