Estée Lauder Turns The UK Into Its Global Luxury Candle Hub as Whitman Marks 60 Years

60 years of British craftsmanship at Whitman Opened in 1966, the Whitman manufacturing facility has grown into a strategic node in The Estée Lauder Companies’ global network, supplying the UK, Europe and select international markets.

From classic fragrance to advanced skin care, the site has become synonymous with British-made prestige beauty, pairing artisanal skills with scaled manufacturing.

“For sixty years, Whitman has reflected the craftsmanship, quality, and innovation that have defined The Estée Lauder Companies since my grandparents founded the business,” William P.

Lauder, Chair of the Board of Directors, said, noting that his family chose the UK in 1966 for its “remarkable depth of British artisanal skill.” Today’s investment is positioned as the next chapter in that legacy, keeping production anchored in Petersfield while the company’s brands expand globally…