History

WSP Społem has a rich and long tradition. The symbolic start date of the business is 15 September 1920, when the company manufactured its first batch of lye soap. During that time, the plant functioned under the name Zakłady Wytwórcze in Kielce and specialized in the manufacture of chemical products; candles, toilet soap, washing powder and floor paste were manufactured.

A new challenge and a new range of products

The company grew quickly and expanded its offering with new products. Their range and types increased depending on customer expectations. The company responded to market demand, progressively introducing food products into its offering, to ultimately specialise in this segment. Before the start of World War II, the company began the production of vinegar, mustard, bouillon cubes, concentrates, spices for soups and yeast. The highly innovative character of Zakłady Wytwórcze led to the company organising training for other manufacturers, and the factory became known throughout Poland.

War anxieties

The growth of the company was limited by the outbreak of the war. Although the factory survived the war, after its takeover by the occupiers, it significantly reduced employment and production. During this difficult time, employees showed courage and sacrifice by supporting the resistance movement and the segment of personnel repressed by the Nazis. It is because of their involvement that the company managed to survive and found its place in the post-war reality.

Significant achievements

The year 1959 is one of the most important in the company's history. It is when the company started manufacturing Kielecki Mayonnaise - the first mass-produced mayonnaise in Poland. Its recipe is based on traditional home recipes, giving it a distinct taste and helping it gain consumer acceptance. An official standard for the manufacture of mayonnaise has even been established in Poland on the basis of this product.

Another breakthrough

At the beginning of the 1990s, the company went through a process of transformation related to the political and economic changes taking place in the country. WSP Społem became the property of all of its employees and the next stage of development thus began. In the meantime, a number of investments related to manufacturing technology and the protection of the natural environment were completed. The purchases included new production lines for Przysmak Świętokrzyski snack-crisps, which soon became a hit on the domestic and foreign market.

Battle for the market

Since 1993, the company has been expanding exports and working on expanding its distribution network inside the country. New products are systematically introduced, such as Kielecki Chilli Sauce or Kielecki Mayonnaise Omega - 3. WSP Społem is successfully competing with the biggest companies in the food industry in Poland, continuously searching for new solutions which will help meet consumer needs. Thanks to this, Kielecki Mayonnaise is one of the best known and most popular Polish products.