Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 4th December 2025 Issue no. 1189
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Sybron and Opera merge
Sybron, which supplies cleaning, hygiene and catering products to some of the largest names in UK hospitality along with the education, healthcare and facilities management sectors, has merged with northern-based, family-run business, Opera National Hygiene & Catering Supplies (Opera).
Based in Nantwich, Cheshire, and founded by John and Marie Whittaker, Opera has built a great reputation across the Midlands and the North, proudly serving customers in the hospitality sector, with a clear focus on quality service and strong relationships.
"We are delighted to be merging with Opera," says Sybron's sales & marketing director, George Mason. "As two family-run companies joining forces, we share the same core values - teamwork and a commitment to exceptional service. Sybron is focused on maintaining our USPs and retaining our family-run culture, making Opera a natural fit as we continue to expand our footprint."
On 3rd November, Opera joined Sybron at its new Stafford depot. The combined business is operating as Sybron and the team will focus on maintaining excellent customer service and driving the business forward.
"Our new Stafford depot was originally intended as a distribution hub, however our merger with Opera gives us the opportunity to create a distinct branch and a face for Sybron in the Midlands and the North,” explains George.
"We have all approached this merger with great consideration and a commitment to satisfy all parties. The hours that have gone into it have paid off and together we have created an exceptional new team - we're off to a great start and look forward to building the business together."
Opera founder and Sybron director of the North Region, John Whittaker, says:
"We are delighted to be under the Sybron umbrella - a win-win for us and our customers.
"Our customers will continue to enjoy exceptional service under the Sybron name and also benefit from the extended infrastructure, product innovation and investment in social responsibility that come with this larger, dynamic organisation."
Pictured from left: John Whittaker; George Mason, Marie Whitaker, Sybron operations director, Bradley Henwood
13th November 2025