Teesside firm makes second acquisition in two years with North West expansion

Published 10/01/2025
Author image
Teesside-based Caswells Group has made its second acquisition in two years, purchasing Macclesfield-based Cutler Cleaning for a six-figure sum.
Article cover

Founded in 1962, Caswells Group has spent over 50 years supplying businesses across the country with PPE, janitorial, safety and hose/hydraulic supplies, and has now acquired Cutlers which was founded in 1982, for £1.6million - retaining all 25 of its staff.


Commercial Director at Caswells, Paul Murphy explains: “We have worked with Cutlers for around 10 years as Jangro colleagues and we share a similar business ethos. There is a complimentary skill set, our teams have worked together closely and like us, the business has a loyal, long standing customer base, so it made perfect sense. We’re excited for this next chapter and can’t wait to work with the team.”


Cutler Cleaning has an annual turnover of £4.5million, as well as 10 vehicles and a 14,000sq ft warehouse, stocking all manner of cleaning, janitorial and PPE supplies.


Paul Whitehead, previous managing director at Cutlers said: “I had been looking to retire and sell the business, but wanted to protect the interests of our customers and staff during that process. We have worked with Caswells for many years and I know that this is a positive move which will ensure the ongoing success of the business and be of great benefit to both sides.”


Caswells Group was advised by Anderson Barrowcliffe and Knights Plc, and Cutler Cleaning was advised by Higgs LLP.


Caswells supports many local charities including Butterwick Hospice and The Moses Project, and made numerous donations of PPE and sanitising products to causes and local hospitals during the Covid19 pandemic.


For more information see https://www.caswellsgroup.com/

Get the best content from Converge direct to your inbox every month.
Author image

About The Author

Fresh Digital is a fun and slightly sassy marketing agency working with a wealth of clients across the UK and in several industries, with a specialism in food, drink & hospitality, industrial and professional services. We work across the full marketing mix, both on and offline, and services include web design, SEO, social media management, PR, email marketing, content creation and strategy development. We believe in working in a way which is relaxed and friendly while remaining completely professional – you won’t find us in power suits but you can be sure we’ll develop high quality marketing communications that will work towards our clients’ business goals.

More From The Author

Related Story