Welcome to the Essential family! 

Established in 1993, Essential Housewares has become one of the UK’s leading distributors of disposable household products.

Our history

1993

Keith Sherman and Mitch Cohn formed Essential Housewares.

1993

Warehouse comprising of three farmyard barns in Hertfordshire.

1994

Became a distributor for Paloma in the UK.

1996

Moved into a 10,000sq ft warehouse in Potters Bar.

2005

Awarded our first national retailer own label pocket tissue contract.

2006

Moved into a 29,000sq ft warehouse in Dunstable.

2009

Launched an Extra Value range, delivering budget friendly alternatives into the market.

2021

Moved into a 45,000sq ft warehouse in Dunstable.

2022

Launched an Eco range, exploring sustainable alternatives for the market.

2025

Launch of our own ‘Essential’ brand pocket tissue.

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