Chamber members celebrate over 50 years of partnership
As Johnson 's Veterinary Products marks its centenary year, patent and trademark attorneys at Forresters are joining them in toasting their anniversary, as the two Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce members celebrate a continued partnership which has lasted more than 50 years.
Both businesses have a long history, with Forresters starting in Birmingham more than 130 years ago and Johnson 's Veterinary Products beginning in West Bromwich in 1921.
It was Arthur Guy Johnson who started the business from the family home in Hope Street when he began experimenting with recipes with the idea of selling them to the retail trade. His aim was to make animal care products much easier to purchase for the average consumer and his first three products were for poultry.
By the time Arthur passed away in 1961 at the age of 88, the business had not only relocated its premises to Sutton Coldfield - where it remains today.
Today Johnson 's is one of the UK 's leading suppliers of pet healthcare products.
Chairman David Johnson said: “We have worked with Forresters for more than half a century and they have helped us to protect our important trade marks, enabling us to sell our products in pet stores around the world. ”
To mark their centenary Johnson 's had a number of promotions for stockists and also donated a proportion of profits made on its anniversary, July 31st, to its five chosen charities for 2021: Hounds for Heroes, Dogs for Good, Fat Fluffs, Woodgreen and Fur Babies Cat Rescue.
David said: “The wellbeing of animals remains at the heart of all we do. Together with these charitable organisations and those who work across the pet store community, we all share a passion for pets in all shapes, sizes, and species. Although the high street is struggling, these organisations remain a beacon of hope and will always have our full support. ”
Matt Shaw, managing partner at Forresters (pictured), said: “Congratulations to Johnson 's on their 100th anniversary, which is testament to the hard work and ingenuity of their brilliant team, ” said Matt. “At Forresters we love working with companies that are at the forefront of innovation - and Johnson 's is no exception. We have enjoyed working with this fantastic business to protect its intellectual property (IP) and ensure they can continue to sell their products both in the UK and overseas. ”
Charles Brant, group senior relationship manager at Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, said: “It is fantastic to see these two long-established chamber members celebrating their long partnership. At the chamber we are keen to help our members make key connections within the business community, and work together.
“Partnerships like this not only contribute to the growth of those businesses, they also give a boost to the areas they are based in, as well as inspiring others to take that leap and start a successful business. Congratulations to Johnson 's on their anniversary and we wish them many more years of success. ”