January 27 2026, David R Brown
Tennants Distribution acquires Apliclor Water Solutions, a leading Spanish supplier to the water treatment industry
Leading independent UK chemical distributor Tennants Distribution has acquired Apliclor Water Solutions, a market leader in the supply of chemicals to the water treatment sector in Spain and supplier of technical services relating to filtration and reagent dosing.
This move expands our European distribution capability and brings valued technical expertise and services to our water treatment business
Tim Griffiths
Managing Director of Tennants Distribution
Founded in 1911 and employing more than 100 people, Apliclor operates over 30,000m2 of fully owned modern distribution facilities which include extensive bulk chemical storage, blending, formulation, packaging and warehousing, complemented by in-house ADR certified vehicles capable of delivering packages and bulk liquids. The business also has a dedicated factory for the turnkey design, assembly and installation of water treatment equipment, with full maintenance and service support from a team of field engineers.
Tim Griffiths, Managing Director of Tennants Distribution commented “Apliclor's focus on people and customer service, along with core principals of safety, quality and efficiency are values that we recognise and share. This move expands our European distribution capability and brings valued technical expertise and services to our water treatment business.”
Carlos Santodomingo, Managing Director of Apliclor remarked “Joining Tennants represents a very positive step for Apliclor and for everyone connected to the business. Being part of a larger international group will allow us to strengthen our technical capabilities, invest further in our operations and offer an even broader range of solutions to our customers, while preserving the culture and values that have defined Apliclor for decades.”
About Tennant Group
The Tennant Group was founded in 1797 and is a privately owned conglomerate, predominantly active in the sectors of chemical distribution, chemical manufacturing, colour & pigment production and roads & construction materials. The Group is headquartered in the UK with operations also in the EU, North America, Brazil, China and India. In 2024, total Group turnover was GBP 574.7M and the chemical distribution business, which is active in the UK, Europe and North America, had revenues of around GBP 274M. Key distribution subsidiaries include various companies branded as Charles Tennant, Tennants and Tennants Distribution.
Source(s): Tennants Press Release