History

System Hygiene Ltd was first founded in August 1984, when Robin Huddleston started a cleaning and hygiene supplies company from a small unit based in Accrington. The business over the years has progressed significantly, recruiting many dedicated employees who look after thousands of loyal customers that have joined us on our journey over the years.

Robin's ambition has led him to partner up with several family owned businesses across the North West, integrating them fully into the System Hygiene family. These bold moves not only expanded our product portfolio but enriched our expertise within the industry making us one of the largest and well known suppliers of janitorial, cleaning and hygiene supplies within the North West.

We not only pride ourselves on the service we deliver but the people we invest in, the majority of whom have been with us for longer than 15 years. The knowledge and professionalism they hold is priceless; it is the foundation of our success and makes us what we are today.

Our People About Us

1984

In August 1984 System Hygiene was established by current Managing Director Robin Huddleston, initially in a small 300 square metre unit at Richmond Industrial Estate in Accrington, Lancashire. In September of the same year, current General Manager, Paul Stebbings, was taken on as the first employee, as a YTS trainee.

1986

After a couple of years of growth, requirements demanded a larger premises, so System Hygiene moved to a 1000 square metre unit at Huncoat Business Park, Huncoat, Lancashire.

1990

Further growth, and the demand for additional space so the acquisition of the adjoining unit, now making the combined site size around 2000 square metres.

1995

A new custom built premises was commissioned. The new site incorporated both offices and a large warehouse, and is still the current location at Altham Business Park, Altham, Lancashire. The 4500 square metre building comprises of 1500 square metres of office space and 3000 square metres of warehousing.

2001

System Hygiene acquired Paper Disposables Ltd, a catering and paper disposables specialist based in Blackpool, Lancashire. The business was moved to join System Hygiene's current set-up in Altham, Lancashire.

2003

Further growth and the demand increased for additional warehouse space. A large 4000 square metre extension was built onto the current warehouse, taking the capacity up to 7000 square metres. The extension also created a large rear yard, allowing state of the art unloading facilities, using purpose built areas for unloading and loading of vehicles. June saw the acquisition of Care Company Northwest Ltd, a continence and medical specialist, based in Blackpool, Lancashire, whose main clientele were residential and nursing homes. The business was moved to join System Hygiene's current set-up in Altham, Lancashire

2014

Major investment is planned from January with the introduction of a fully integrated sales support division. This division will provide a valuable link between our existing sales team and our customers. The aim is to raise levels of customer contact and customer care whilst improving the response time to sales related enquiries.

2015

Our brand new fully interactive website went live. Taking all of the best points from our previous website and adding a whole host of new ones, driving forward our e-marketing division over the next few years.

2017

Winner of The Apprenticeship Prize at the Hyndburn Business Awards. The Awards Ceremony was held at Accrington Town Hall, with more than 414 nominations received across the 16 categories.

2018

With continued growth and strong commercial results, March saw the acquisition of Swiftkleen, a cleaning, nursing and catering products supplier based in Leyland. Swiftkleen's staff and operations transferred to System Hygiene's set-up in Altham. Together, more than 60 staff are now dedicated to ensuring exceptional customer service with traditional customers and online customers purchasing from our website and Amazon and eBay stores..

2019

System Hygiene take over Double R Catering.

2024

After months of blood, sweat and tears, System Hygiene finally launch their brand new, all singing, all dancing website. Boasting a whole range of new features, our new modern website provides our customers with a smooth and seemless shopping journey. We hope you like it just as much as we do!