DCC Healthcare acquires Universal for £13m
Kirkham-based Universal Products Manufacturing Limited has been acquired by DCC Healthcare as it looks to strengthen its health and beauty division.

Universal develops, manufactures and packs a wide range of skincare, hair-care and pharmaceutical products for its customer base of British and international beauty and healthcare brand owners.
The business employs 248 at its MHRA licensed facility in Kirkham, Lancashire. A statement said: "Combining Universal with its existing creams and liquids activities will allow DCC Health & Beauty Solutions to offer customers enhanced manufacturing and packing capability across two high quality, licensed facilities; in addition to product development, formulation, regulatory and technical services."