Divestment will enable Diversey UK Limited, a Solenis company, to deliver value to its channel partners through a streamlined go-to-market strategy.
March 3, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) – Effective February 28, 2025, Diversey, a Solenis company, completed the sale of Zenith Hygiene and Shorrock Trichem, two leading UK-based hygiene product and service distributors, to Lyreco in a share deal.
With experienced teams, loyal customers and strong supplier partnerships, both Zenith Hygiene and Shorrock Trichem (previously part of Diversey) are well-positioned to build on their success and drive future growth. By integrating their market leadership with Lyreco’s operational excellence, this acquisition enhances value, innovation and sustainable solutions for customers.
Commenting on the acquisition, Gregory Lienard, Lyreco CEO, said, “This acquisition strengthens our hygiene solutions portfolio in the UK, allowing us to better serve our customers. I look forward to combining our talent and expertise to deliver an even greater working day together.”
“The Zenith Hygiene and Shorrock Trichem teams have historically delivered solid results, thanks to high-quality products and a competent and dedicated organization. I firmly believe that Lyreco is the ideal new home for these businesses,” stated Jacques Herber, President, Eurasia at Solenis.
Looking ahead, Lyreco is committed to leveraging the combined expertise of Zenith Hygiene and Shorrock Trichem to drive value creation, operational excellence and an enhanced customer experience. This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for all companies involved, as they unite to shape the future of hygiene solutions in the UK.
Diversey, a Solenis company, provides cleaning, hygiene and infection prevention solutions for the hospitality, food service, healthcare, beverage, and processed food and dairy markets. These solutions, which include advanced chemicals, digital technologies and value-added services, enable customers to build a cleaner, safer and more sustainable world.
Lyreco, a privately owned company since 1926, is the European leader and third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world. Present in 25 countries with 13 partners in 15 additional countries, Lyreco is currently in 40 countries across 4 continents. Lyreco continues to innovate and put its customer’s needs first.
Lyreco’s 10,000 employees share a common mission: to be pioneers in delivering sustainably what any workplace needs, so that its people can focus on what matters most. You can learn more about Lyreco via the website, https://lyreco.com/group/.
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including pulp and paper, institutional, industrial, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
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