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Canadians combine: Swish Maintenance acquires SK Sanitary Specialties

Swish Maintenance, one of Canada's leading sanitation supply distributors, has acquired SK Sanitary Specialties Mfg. of Vancouver, British Columbia, effective 1st February, 2013.

Swish has emerged as a leading distributor by being a local company with a national presence. Its mission is to support its customers in the communities they serve and to be recognised as the expert in providing complete cleaning solutions.

SK Sanitary Specialties is a leading distributor within the lower (Canadian) mainland. In keeping with the BC marketplace's core focus, the company provides expert green cleaning solutions for its customers.

"SK and Swish have many common synergies," says Shane Mahoney, CEO of Swish Maintenance. "Both companies are built on sound ethical business practices with a core focus on their people, their customers, the communities they service, and industry innovation. We view this acquisition as our gateway into the western market and the beginning of our continued expansion across Canada."

Swish Maintenance has been solving customers cleaning problems since 1956. It currently has 12 locations throughout Canada and four in the US. The company believes that what sets it apart is its commitment to its value added services including: local distribution facilities, Swish branded chemicals, Swish Clean-It Centre's, Swish Tech, Institution & Laundry Division, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, E-Commerce, Health & Safety, E-Learning, Onsite Training, Strategic Account Managers and Quality Management System. Sustainability is at the heart of its business with a focus on continuously improving the balance of economic, social and environmental wellbeing to the benefit of its business and its clients.

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7th February 2013