Hurricane Florence Relief
When Hurricane Florence hit the shore of North Carolina, it caused a lot of damage through high winds, but the even bigger issue was the large amount of contaminated water and need for general hygiene to stop the spread of disease. Bradford worked with World Vision to send 8,000 bars of soap to hlep with the relief effort, just as they did in the aftermath of previous storms, including Harvey, Maria and Irene.
Rhode Island's Recipe for Success
Crain's - The Ocean State’s mix of innovation and entrepreneurship helps new and established businesses thrive. It’s no secret that Rhode Island has long been fertile ground for small businesses to succeed. It’s advantageously located between Boston and New York and boasts a high quality of life that attracts and helps retain top talent. The state is home to 11 colleges and universities, including Brown University, the Rhode Island School of Design and the University of Rhode Island, which provide a pipeline for employees.
AgroAmerica Receives Class A Certification
Bradford's palm oil supplier receives highest recognition from The Rainforest Alliance. In 2010, AgroAmerica became the first oil palm company in the world to obtain the Rainforest Alliance certification. Recently, AgroAmerica also became the first palm oil company in the world to receive the “Level A” certification of the “Rainforest Alliance Certified” Program and the second in the world in all company categories.
Rainforest Alliance Celebrates Conservation Leadership Through Innovative Partnerships
New York, NY (May 9, 2018) - In its 31st year, the Rainforest Alliance celebrates the organizations, companies, farmers, foresters and individuals who are working hard to make sustainability the new norm.
Bradford Capitalizes on Creative Cleanliness
PBN by Michael Decicco - The Original Bradford Soap Works in West Warick, RI has revolutionized what soap means to the average consumer.
Passion Lights the Path
PBN One Last Thing by Stuart R. Benton - I grew up in Bangor, Maine, where sports played a big part in my life. My high school football coach demanded the best from all of his players both indivually and as a team.
Old Meets New: How This 141-Year-Old Company Keeps Things Fresh
Rhode Island Inno by Courtney Gabrielson - Stuart Benton, president and CEO of Rhode Island staple Bradford Soap Works, Inc., likes to surprise people. [Once we] started talking about innovation, we heard this more often than not: "I didn't know you could innovate a bar of soap," he said. "Well, you can."
Bradford Soap Works Receives Prestigious Business Excellence Award
West Warwick, RI (October 9, 2017) -- Bradford Soap Works is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Providence Business News 2017 Business Excellence Award in the Large Company category.
Bradford Soap Cleans Up in Specialty Market
WJAR NBC10: Making Their Mark - The folks at Bradford Soap pump out a lot of soap. Bar soap, to be specific.
Bradford Soap Works, Inc. Earns Worksite Health Award
West Warwick, RI (June 20, 2017)– Bradford Soap Works, Inc was recognized with an Outstanding Worksite Health Award from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) for effective programs encouraging employee health and well-being in a meaningful way.
Stuart R. Benton to Participate in AICPA Conference
Phoenix, AZ May 3rd-5th - Each year the American Institute of CPA conferences gather industry-leading speakers who deliver timely and valuable information to attendees.
The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Video
The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce recently completed a video highlighting member benefits of joining the GPCC. It was great to see Stuart R. Benton and Bradford featured as part of the release.
Raimondo Mulling Corporate Tax Freeze for R.I. Manufacturers
As a member of the RI Governors Manufacturing Advisory Council, Stuart R. Benton was recently quoted in a debate on whether to freeze the corporate tax rate for RI manufacturers.
Bar Soap Is Squeaky Clean
Yahoo! Finance - Recently, soap has been in the headlines. According to some press reports, the Millennial generation has doubts about the "cleanliness" of using bar soaps – yet the FDA recently ruled against the need for antibacterial soaps, citing that soap is naturally antibacterial. What is that 18-34 year old to do?
Bar Soap is Squeaky Clean
Press Release – Recently, soap has been in the headlines. According to some press reports, the Millennial generation has doubts about the “cleanliness” of using bar soaps – yet the FDA recently ruled against the need for antibacterial soaps, citing that soap is naturally antibacterial. What is that 18-34 year old to do?
MarketingSherpa Interviews Bradford's CEO Stu Benton on Marketing Budgets
MarketingSherpa Blog- Five tips from a personal care industry CEO for setting (and getting approval for) your marketing budget. When we ask marketers about their biggest challenges, budget issues are usually at or near the top.
Bradford Announces Executive Staff Appointments
Providence Business News - Bradford Soap Works is pleased to announce three new appointments to its leadership group - Linda Barrett, Michael Krause and Bert Reigstad
Stuart R. Benton Of Bradford Soap Works Named Winner of Boston Business Journal's CFO of the Year
Press Release – Bradford Soap Works, the Rhode Island manufacturer of personal care products, is proud to announce that Stuart R. Benton, President & CEO, is the winner of the 2016 Boston Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Award in the large private company category.
Bradford Executes Strategic Leadership Transition
Press Release - Bradford Soap Works, the Rhode Island-based leader in personal care manufacturing for over a century, is undergoing a strategic leadership transition that is positioning the company for pivotal growth.
Bradford Announces Executive Staff Appointments
Press Release - Bradford Soap Works is pleased to announce three new appointments to its leadership group:
New Leadership at West Warwick's Bradford Soap Works Eyeing Growth
Providence Journal by Lilli Paknis - WEST WARWICK, R.I. — Stuart R. Benton has been named president and chief executive officer at Bradford Soap Works as the company changes leaders to plan future growth of the 140 year-old company, Bradford announced Tuesday.
Benton Takes the Reins at Bradford Soap Works, Howland Becomes Chairman
Providence Business News by Lori Stabile - WEST WARWICK – There’s been a change in leadership at the 140-year-old Bradford Soap Works.
John Howland has moved into the position of executive chairman, while Stuart R. Benton has taken over as the new president and CEO of Bradford and its operating subsidiaries. The change went into effect last month, according to a news release.
Bradford Announces Executive Staff Appointments
RISBJ by RISBJ Staff - WEST WARWICK, RI – Bradford Soap Works (www.bradfordsoap.com) is pleased to announce three new appointments to its leadership group:
Bradford Executes Strategic Leadership Transition
RISBJ by RISBJ Staff - WEST WARWICK, RI – Bradford Soap Works (www.bradfordsoap.com), the Rhode Island-based leader in personal care manufacturing for over a century, is undergoing a strategic leadership transition that is positioning the company for pivotal growth.
Bradford Trains Talented Designers on Personal Care Manufacturing
Providence Business News by Patricia Daddona - It's not often that a manager for a manufacturer of soap and similar products stands in front of a group of designers explaining the intricacies of personal-care regulations. And yet, that is exactly what Chris Buckley was doing in January.
See How Bradford Makes Soap
The Providence Journal by Tom Murphy - Not many businesses survive for 139 years. The Bradford Soap Works in West Warwick is one of the few.
How It's Made - Bar Soap
The Discovery Channel featured Bradford in their "How it's Made" show. Bradford was selected to represent the soap industry because we do more things on our Rhode Island campus than any other soap manufacturer.