Maxilin Crawford acquires assets of Tilley’s Sweets

UK-based sweet manufacturer Maxilin Crawford has acquired assets of Tilley’s Sweets.

Financial details of the deal have not been divulged.

This acquisition is in line with Maxilin's strategy to expand its product lines.

Maxilin Crawford managing director Joanne Williams said: “Tilley’s Sweets is a fantastic addition to our company as it more than triples our production capabilities from 20t of sweets per week to 90t per week.

“The sale of Tilley’s came at just the right time.

"We were planning to expand our production capabilities and whilst at an industry show, we learned Tilley’s was available and it made absolute sense to purchase the business and its assets as Tilley’s fitted perfectly with our current ranges and will allow us to expand and grow our product lines.”

Established in 1946, Maxilin is the parent company of liquorice producer Maxilin Ltd and lollipop maker R Crawford (Northern), which is based in Glossop.

Since its establishment, the Bolton-based company has produced a wide range of Liquorice Flyers, all with flavoured crystal centres. Maxilin also produces Danish confectionery Super Flyer, which is distributed by Nestle in Denmark.

Since 1925, R Crawford (Northern) has been producing lollipops under the Posh Lollies brand, along with traditional boiled sweets.

Founded in 1885, Tilley’s Sweets has been producing boiled sweets.