The company will work alongside Baldwin UK and sister company Baldwin Globaltec to supply and distribute the full range, which includes water systems, IR dryers and cleaning systems.

Ultrachem's appointment also means it will become the only other approved supplier in the UK, along with Baldwin UK itself, of the patented Baldwin Prepac impregnated washcloth.

John Leek, Baldwin UK sales and service director said: "Ultrachem has a fantastic customer base and an excellent reputation in our industry.

"We feel that it is ideally placed to take the Baldwin product range to a wider market."

Baldwin UK, Baldwin Globaltec and Ultrachem will continue to supply their existing customer bases and develop new business within the UK, Ireland and South Africa.

The company said it wishes to assure all customers of total continuity of service and supply.

Leek said: "We feel that this extension to our supply chain will allow us to offer an improved and wider ranging service to our customers."