In 1999, amidst the transformative landscape of Poland, my friend Bartosz Kuczek and I, former classmates from the Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, reunited with a vision. With no capital but a burning ambition, we embarked on a mission to create something exceptional – a toilet air freshener gel infused with the authentic scent of fresh fruit.
We believed that the time of counterfeit and substandard products would come to an end, so we prioritized quality from day one. Using our combined savings, we acquired a dispenser and an agricultural mixer, which we ingeniously repurposed for the production of our toilet gel. This singular product was the cornerstone of our venture, determining our success or failure.
Reinvesting every penny earned back into the business, Bartosz and I focused on relentless development and expansion. In an era with no loans or willing investors in Poland, our commitment to excellence and innovation set us apart. We decided our hallmark would be the use of premium fragrance compositions, creating elixirs designed to bring a smile to our customers' faces. This ethos was embodied in the company's name: ELiXir, now known as the registered brand ELiX.
Our breakthrough came with our first major export customer, a discerning individual who tested each sample personally in his car. Samples that caused headaches were discarded, and those whose scents were unrecognizable without labels met the wastebasket. After six months of rigorous testing, the customer invited us for a meeting. We had succeeded, forging a partnership that remains strong to this day. Today, export sales account for over 80% of our total sales.
In April 2019, disaster struck. A stray cigarette butt, carried by the wind, ignited a fire that consumed the entire factory and its machinery. A firefighter remarked, "It was the nicest smelling fire." Undeterred, we immediately initiated a reconstruction plan. By the end of May, we resumed shipments, relying on handcrafting and borrowed machines. The entire ELiX team, alongside our suppliers and customers, banded together to overcome this challenge. Now, production is conducted exclusively on state-of-the-art machines.
In 2022, after relocating our entire plant to a new location to affirm our commitment to quality, we decided to pursue the BRC CE certificate, the most demanding certification for private label manufacturers of retail chains. The BRC certification (Global Standard for Consumer Products Personal Care and Household) is renowned for its rigorous standards, ensuring product safety, integrity, and legality. After a lengthy and challenging audit, we proudly achieved the AA Grade – making us the only manufacturer of air fresheners in Europe to attain this prestigious certification!
Today, Bartosz and I are living our passion, fully immersed in the world of fragrances. We revel in creating innovative solutions and sharing this joy with our clients. This is the story of ELiX, a testament to resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment to quality.
Waldemar Stasiak
We are proud to be the only manufacturer in the air fresheners industry with BRC CP and ISO certification for both our quality and environmental management systems.
We also have a world-class laboratory that offers comprehensive services in formulation, fragrance development and legal compliance.
Our perfumes are made with the finest ingredients and comply with the highest quality standards, making them suitable for global markets.
We offer complete lab support for bringing products to market in compliance with the law and current CLP / REACH regulations. For private label products, we will create MSDS cards (product safety data sheet) and suggest the label content – so that it follows the current legal requirements.
Production in accordance with the GMP
In a repeatable and predictable way
In harmony with the natural environment
Using energy from renewable sources
Any suit, action or proceeding seeking to enforce any provision of, or based on any matter arising out of or in connection with any Agreement or the transactions contemplated may be brought in any federal or state court located in Wrocław, Poland, and each of the parties hereby irrevocably consents to the jurisdiction of such courts.
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