Gilchrist & Soames

Indianapolis, Indiana | Gilchrist & Soames, a leading provider of toiletries to luxury hotels, and Forest Essentials, Inc., a renowned manufacturer and distributor of an environmentally-friendly line of hotel toiletry products, today announce that Gilchrist & Soames will manage the Forest Essentials brands and products. Under the terms of this new business partnership, Gilchrist & Soames will manage all facets of the Forest Essentials business including product development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, customer service, and distribution.

The Forest Essentials product is a botanically-enhanced line of hotel toiletries known for its environmentally-friendly packaging and cruelty-free manufacturing. Used by some of the finest hotels, resorts, and inns throughout North America, the product line has significant appeal to properties located in natural settings. Gilchrist & Soames has established itself as a leading provider of toiletries with a focus on high-quality products, exacting customer service, and unique property-wide solutions for today’s discerning hoteliers.

“We are delighted to have Gilchrist & Soames as a partner to manage the Forest Essentials product lines,” said Arlon Martin, President of Forest Essentials, Inc. “With their complete commitment to maintaining the standards, quality, and integrity of our products, coupled with their reputation, extensive marketplace experience, and focus on setting the standard for service in the industry, we can think of no better partner for expanding the reach of our unique offering.”

“The Forest Essentials product line fits beautifully within the Gilchrist & Soames portfolio,” said Kathie De Voe, President of Gilchrist & Soames. “Its high-quality formulation, natural fragrance and coloring, and its unique and environmentally-focused packaging provide a complementary but unique addition to our existing toiletry collections.”

Gilchrist & Soames will assume all sales and order fulfillment effective immediately. In addition to providing its signature customer support and same day shipping, Gilchrist & Soames plans to extend the product line with additional offerings in the coming months.

Forest Essentials, Inc. () is a renowned manufacturer and distributor of a botanically-enhanced line of toiletries for the world’s finest and most unique hotels. Their environmentally-friendly toiletry products embody sustainably harvested packaging, components that give forest dwellers an income alternative to felling trees, and no animal ingredients or animal testing. Forest Essentials, Inc. is based in Santa Barbara, California and is privately owned.

Gilchrist & Soames () is a leading provider of cosmetic-grade toiletry collections for world-class hotels, exclusive resorts, and distinguished spas, inns, and bed & breakfasts. Specializing in servicing the luxury market, Gilchrist & Soames’ products can be found in discerning properties throughout the world. Gilchrist & Soames is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and is privately owned by E&A Industries.

Lynn E. Zingraf
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