Oates
Cleaning products manufacturer
In 2017 Freudenberg Household Products bought this company from GUD Holdings for $80 million.

Overall

Owned GER
Rating B
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Company Ownership

E.D. Oates Pty Ltd
AUS
Freudenberg Household Products Pty Ltd
owns 100% of E.D. Oates Pty Ltd
AUS
Mechanical household cleaning products
Acquired Australian cleaning brand Oates from GUD Holdings in 2017.
Freudenberg & Co KG
owns 100% of Freudenberg Household Products Pty Ltd
GER
Holding company
Freudenberg & Co. is the parent company of Freudenberg Group, of which Freudenberg HP is a part. Seals and vibration control components, nonwovens, mechanical household cleaning products and chemical specialities. Founded in 1849.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jun 2024)
E.D. Oates Pty Ltd
No assessment data currently available for E.D. Oates Pty Ltd.
Freudenberg Household Products Pty Ltd
Praise
3/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 3 (Advanced) in its 2024 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO (2024)
Information
GECA certified products
Company manufactures or distributes products which have received the Good Environmental Choice Ecolabel, provided by the Good Environmental Choice Australia.
Source: GECA (2024)
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website in the areas of Product Life Cycle and Product Performance.
Freudenberg & Co KG
Information
Corporate responsibility claims
This company has an extensive corporate responsibility section on its website.
Plastics Commitment signatory
This company is a signatory to the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, whose goal is to eliminate plastic pollution at its source.
How2Recycle member
This company is a member of How2Recycle. The How2Recycle Label is a voluntary, standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. Companies must be a member of the program to use the How2Recycle Label.
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Company Details

Contact Details

Address:
76-82 Newlands Rd, Reservoir, VIC, 3073, Australia
Phone:
03 9469 6900
Website:
www.oates.com.au

Products / Brands

Oates
Dura Fresh Scourers, Sponges & Wipes
Oates Brushware & Mops