Laundry chemicals firm cleans up with final stake in food hygiene specialist

Laundry chemicals manufacturer Christeyns UK, based in Bradford, has become the sole owner of Warrington food hygiene specialists Klenzan after swooping for a further 50% stake in the business.

Klenzan specialises in detergent and disinfectant manufacturing for the food, brewing and beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical industries.

In 2012 Christeyns UK acquired an initial stake in Klenzan and has now purchased the remaining shares in the company from outgoing managing director and founder John Bell who retires in March.

It is hoped the deal will strengthen the firm’s position in the food hygiene market across both the UK and Europe.

Christeyns chief executive Alain Bostoen said: “Over the past four years we have developed an excellent partnership with John and the team at Klenzan.  The time is now right to bring Klenzan into the Christeyns family and take the company into its next stage of development.

“Developing our presence in the food hygiene industry is a key strategic focus and dovetails with our European aspirations and plans.  We are really excited about working with the Klenzan team and helping develop their extensive product range.”

Bell added: “Christeyns’ expertise and financial strength make them the ideal company to take Klenzan to the next stage in its evolution.  I am a little sad but immensely proud to be handing the reins over to Christeyns who have become true friends as well as business partners since we first met, but the time has come for me to take things a little easier.”