From left , Stephen Hall , H & M with Andy Bethel from Christeyns Food Hygiene
Christeyns Food Hygiene acquires cleaning and disinfection partner
Warrington based Christeyns Food Hygiene ( CFH ) has acquired H & M Disinfection Systems Ltd , who design , manufacture and install cleaning and disinfection systems for the Food , Dairy and Beverage industries .
In operation since 1989 , H & M ’ s modern manufacturing site near Northwich manufactures high quality pump sets , control panels and hygiene systems as well as bespoke units built to individual requirements . With over 30 years of experience in their respective fields the two firms have been partners for many years , providing a turn-key solution for effective cleaning and disinfection operations .
The acquisition will see the H & M facility continue to operate from their existing premises with all staff in place .
Christeyns Food Hygiene is highly regarded in the industry for its effective formulations of detergents and disinfectants for all
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This acquisition will increase CFH ’ s engineering team and significantly bolster our service offering to clients across the UK and Eire
applications in the food , dairy and beverage industries with customers from across a range of household consumer brands and suppliers to the UK ’ s food retailers . CFH is part of the Belgium owned Christeyns group .
“ As we continue our growth strategy , we are delighted to confirm that H & M has become part of the Christeyns family . This acquisition will increase CFH ’ s engineering team and significantly bolster our service offering to clients across the UK and Eire ,” commented CFH Operations Director & Managing Director , Andy Bethel .
“ We regard H & M as an expert in its field , with a reputation for providing high quality , bespoke hygiene application equipment , the cornerstone of many customer ’ s food safety management systems . Already working with us as a partner , this was a natural move forward and will ensure a broader , highly enhanced service and health and safety offering for all our customers ,” concludes Bethel .
The current CFH engineering offering for the optimisation of water , energy consumption , dosing , time and labour will be further strengthened , combining both chemical and engineering expertise including an expanded equipment portfolio , CIP sets , Washdown Systems , Bulk tanks and bespoke engineering .
Stephen Hall , H & M comments : “ This is an exciting development for all parties with new opportunities and a further blending of skills and experience that will create a stronger engineering division overall .”
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