Birch Hill-backed Citron Hygiene acquires 1st Class Hygiene
Citron Hygiene LP has acquired 1st Class Hygiene, a Moira, Leicestershire, U.K.-based provider of washroom hygiene, pest control services and related products. Terms weren't disclosed. The seller was the Fantham family. Paul Fantham and Philip Fantham will join Citron in leadership roles within its U.K. organization. Citron, a Toronto-based provider of washroom hygiene, pest control, ware-washing, chemicals and life-safety solutions, said the deal will help grow the company's platforms in the United Kingdom. Citron was acquired in 2016 by Canadian mid-market private equity firm Birch Hill Equity Partners in partnership with CEO Peter Farrell.
3 June 2019•3 mins read
