Hygiene group cleans up with acquisition of Harrogate business

ZENITH Hygiene Group, the manufacturer, supplier and distributor of cleaning and hygiene chemicals and products, has acquired Harrogate-based Cater-Lyne as it looks to boost its offering to the food service sector.

With a 30-year history, Cater-Lyne is a family run business founded by Ted Collings that supplies a range of customers across the UK within the food service sector – one of Zenith’s dominant and most successful industry sectors.

Run by James Hannaway, Cater-Lyne said it is driven by a focus on sustainability and like Zenith, are one of only seven cleaning product suppliers accredited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA).

As part of the acquisition, Cater-Lyne has been rebranded Zenith Hygiene, and its exclusive chemical formulations incorporated into Zenith’s product range.

Both Mr Collings and Mr Hannaway will be involved within the expanded group.

Ringo Francis, Zenith Hygiene Group CEO, said: “We’re delighted to announce the completion of Cater-Lyne’s acquisition and to welcome them to the Zenith Group. We’ve carved out our leadership position within the food service industry and Cater-Lyne’s expertise in this area, along with their very impressive portfolio of customers and importantly, the highly professional team will further add to our offering in this sector.”

Mr Collings added: “We’re proud to be joining the Zenith Group family and we look forward to driving forward the business together. Given Zenith’s ethos is very much in line with our own, with a priority focus on delivering value, results, service and performance to their customers, we knew this would be an exciting and positive next step for us and look forward to being part of Zenith’s ongoing growth.”

The sum of the deal was not disclosed.