Nationwide Hygiene Group

Name

Nationwide Hygiene Group

Legal name

Nationwide Hygiene Supplies Ltd

Website

https://nationwide-hygiene.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Nationwide Hygiene Group is a UK-headquartered B2B distributor of cleaning and hygiene products serving over 100,000 commercial customers across facilities management, healthcare, government, and education sectors via 25+ owner-operated depots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Cleaning & Hygiene Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper, Tissue, Wipers & Dispensers Distribution (CRAOAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Restroom Hygiene & Odor Control Distribution (CRAOAGAF), Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAD), Restroom Hygiene & Consumables Services (Supplies, Dispensers, Matting) (BPABABAI)

Keywords

• Cleaning products distribution
• Hygiene supplies wholesale
• Commercial janitorial supplies
• Industrial cleaning equipment
• Facilities hygiene products

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cleaning and Hygiene Product Sales: Nationwide Hygiene Group generates revenue through the sale of cleaning and hygiene products and equipment to commercial clients. The company serves over 100,000 customers and processes approximately 1 million orders annually through its distribution network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nationwide Hygiene Group distributes cleaning and hygiene products and equipment to commercial clients across the UK and Ireland via a network of over 25 independent owner-operated depots. The company serves over 100,000 customers and processes approximately 1 million orders annually, supplying an integrated portfolio spanning catering, chemicals, cleaning equipment, hand care, healthcare, hospitality, paper, PPE, and waste management categories sourced from major brand partners.

Product overview

Nationwide Hygiene Group is a national distributor of cleaning and hygiene products and equipment, not a software technology company. The company operates a single integrated product portfolio consisting of physical hygiene products across nine product categories (Catering, Chemicals, Cleaning Equipment, Hand Care, Healthcare, Hospitality, Paper, PPE, and Waste Management) supplied through a network of over 25 independent local depots. The company also offers customer account management services including online ordering and account portals, alongside support services such as legislative guidance, corporate standards support, and best practice training. The products are sourced from various brand partners including Tork, Selden, Kimberly-Clark, Diversey, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catering Catering hygiene and cleaning products for food service establishments.
• Chemicals Industrial and commercial cleaning chemicals for various hygiene applications.
• Cleaning Equipment Equipment and tools for commercial and industrial cleaning operations.
• Hand Care Hand hygiene products including soaps, sanitizers, and dispensers.
• Healthcare Hygiene products specifically designed for healthcare and medical facility environments.
• Hospitality Cleaning and hygiene products for hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues.
• Paper Paper products including tissue, paper towels, and dispensers.
• PPE Personal protective equipment for workplace safety and hygiene compliance.
• Waste Management Products for waste handling, disposal, and management in commercial settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million orders delivered to over 100,000 customers in 2022
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TOTMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2024Partnership with TOTM at LUPC/SUPC Conference 2024. TOTM discussed the importance of period care and their Period Positive Workplace scheme.
• INPACScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINPACS is Nationwide's European joint venture company and is the largest European wholesaler and service enterprise group for cleaning and hygiene products. It operates from 350+ branches in 40+ countries including strong coverage in main European geographies as well as Middle East, India, and Australia/New Zealand.
• Network Services Company (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransatlantic alliance between INPACS and Network Services Company, combining strengths to enhance service for current and future customers and suppliers, especially those with international presence.
• ClimatePartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ClimatePartner to measure and record carbon footprint of head office and member sites, used to plan carbon reduction and offset initiatives.
• Various Brand Partners (Tork, Selden, Kimberly-Clark, etc.)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNationwide distributes products from over 25 major brand partners including Tork, Selden, Kimberly-Clark, Diversey, P&G, Vileda, and many others in the cleaning and hygiene industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Diversey Holdings: Diversey is a global cleaning and hygiene chemicals manufacturer and solutions provider — a brand partner of Nationwide that also competes at scale in institutional and commercial cleaning end markets.
• Ecolab: Ecolab is a global leader in cleaning, sanitisation, and hygiene solutions serving commercial, hospitality, and healthcare customers — a far larger incumbent competing for the same enterprise hygiene spend.
• Rentokil Initial: Through its Initial Washroom Hygiene business, Rentokil Initial offers overlapping washroom hygiene services and consumables across the UK and globally — a much larger incumbent with adjacent offerings in the same end markets.

Direct peers

• Bunzl plc: Bunzl is the largest global distribution specialist in cleaning & hygiene, foodservice, and safety products to commercial customers — the closest publicly listed analogue to Nationwide Hygiene Group's B2B multi-category distribution model.
• CWS International: CWS is a European provider of washroom hygiene, cleaning supplies, and workplace mats with a multi-country depot/service model comparable to Nationwide's INPACS-connected network.
• PHS Group: PHS is a major UK hygiene services and products provider serving commercial customers across washroom, cleaning, and floorcare. Highly comparable in product range, customer base, and UK geographic focus.
• Robert Scott & Sons: Robert Scott is a UK-based cleaning products manufacturer and supplier (mops, cloths, cleaning equipment) competing in similar B2B channels and serving overlapping facilities management and cleaning contractor customers.
• McBride plc: McBride is a UK-based manufacturer of private-label cleaning and hygiene products serving retail and B2B customers — comparable in product categories, geography, and commercial customer focus.
• Arrow County Supplies: Arrow County is a UK distributor of cleaning, janitorial, and hygiene products serving commercial customers — a regionally focused direct competitor with a comparable multi-category product offering.
• Northwood Hygiene: Northwood is a UK manufacturer and distributor of hygiene paper products and dispensers — directly overlapping with Nationwide's Paper and washroom hygiene categories and serving similar commercial end-users.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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