About Us

Our History

Having been around for over 40 years it isn't easy to summarise our diverse history! Take a look at some of the key milestones below.

1975

Commercial Linen Supplies was founded


In 1975 Commercial Linen Supplies was founded by Mr Keith Leary, originally selling high quality linen to laundries.
1990

Continued Growth


After a steady growth supplying hotels, holiday camp sites, bed and breakfast establishments and laundries, Commercial Linen Supplies moved into the nursing home market supplying from domiciliary care providers to day care centres and private hospitals to supported & assisted living groups. This is when we became more commonly known and referred to as CLH Healthcare.
2010

Acquired Quantock Healthcare Supplies


In November 2010 a company based in Somerset called Quantock Healthcare Supplies was acquired who supplied many nursing & residential care homes and after an initial transitional period the hard decision was made to close the Bridgwater office and run all operations from Exeter with no detriment to deliveries across the whole of the South West. This is still now being handled by our friendly team of staff in the Devon office.
2014

Acquired Medaco


Fast forward to November 2014 and the disposables section of Medaco from Bristol was purchased which further added to our product range, portfolio of clients and market share meaning the ability to offer even greater service and group buying which customers alike could benefit from.
2016

Incorporated to CLH Group Ltd


Then on the 1st of May 2016, the partnership incorporated to CLH Group Ltd although we are still known as CLH Healthcare.
2018

Hosted our very own #CLHExpo2018


In March 2018, we hosted our #CLHExpo2018 at Sandy Park in Exeter - read all about the timeline-event over on our blog here.