Sybron undergoes management buyout

Sybron, a supplier of cleaning, hygiene and catering products, has been bought out by its own five-strong management team following the retirements of co-founders Trevor and Stephen Henwood.

The quintet collectively has 70 years’ experience in the business and comprises executive director, Kathryn Henwood; operations director, Bradley Henwood; business development director, Chris Henwood; sales and marketing director, George Mason; and purchasing director, Mark Newson. They all took leadership roles more than two years ago, bringing fresh skills to drive the business forward.

Mason said: “The new team is proud to take the baton from Trevor and Stephen as they step into retirement.

“We are deeply committed to preserving and expanding upon the legacy they’ve built. The strong foundations of Sybron remain intact and we are focused on ensuring the long-term success of the business. From a customer perspective, everything they love about Sybron will remain the same – it’s very much business as usual.”

In the past two years, the company has launched new Sybron-branded product lines, including SyBio, a range of biotechnology-based cleaning products and SySoft, which offers a selection of paper and tissue products, such as bamboo toilet rolls.

“At Sybron, sustainability isn’t just a short-term focus; it’s a long-term commitment,” said Bradley Henwood. “This month, we took another step towards our environmental goals by introducing our first electric van into the fleet and switching our energy to renewable sources. As part of our commitment, we’re also helping customers and stakeholders reach their own sustainability objectives.

“We will continue to invest in our people who are at the heart of everything we do. We have a fantastic team and we are dedicated to helping our staff progress and reach their personal goals, promoting a more inclusive environment and building a strong sense of equality within the business. We are passionate about ensuring that as Sybron grows, every team member feels they are evolving alongside the business.”

The new leadership team is aiming to ensure a smooth transition – in addition to empowering the internal team, it is collaborating with experienced external consultants, support the ongoing success of the business.

Mason added: “Despite the current challenges in hospitality and beyond, we’re excited about what lies ahead. Our customers can rest assured that everything they value about Sybron will remain unchanged as we move toward the future. The MBO ensures that Sybron is well-positioned to thrive in the years ahead, while maintaining the values that have made us who we are today.”