Established in the 1980s, the company is a long-standing East Midlands-based chemical manufacturer, specialising in heavy-duty cleaning materials and vehicle treatments.
Core offerings include vehicle treatments, traffic film removers and hard surface cleaners.
Catering to a cross-section of industrial sectors including food processing plants and hospitals, the business sells predominantly to distributors. The company currently has an active client base of 50 customers, of which four account for 93% of total revenue.
Major points of differentiation include:
The company’s value proposition for prospective buyers includes:
Financial profile
Profitability has been on a strong upward trajectory in recent years, with adjusted EBITDA growing 156% from £71,863 in 2019 to £183,086 in 2022. Revenue levels have also remained strong, increasing from £919,511 in 2019 to £1,489,290 in 2021.
Business outlook
This company offers established cleaning products with strong client relationships and potential for growth.
Limited marketing, a narrow client base, and a gap in technical chemistry expertise have restricted the company’s's growth potential. However, strategic marketing, diversifying the client base, and capitalising on other opportunities (e.g. developing an in-house supply arm), present exciting opportunities for sustainable and robust growth.
Turnover (£'000) | Adjusted EBITDA (£'000) | |
---|---|---|
2020 (Actual) | 1,066 | 126 |
2021 (Actual) | 1,489 | 144 |
2022 (Actual) | 1,172 | 183 |
Retirement.
The company operates from a leasehold industrial unit in the East Midlands.
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