Christeyns Celebrates 80 Years of Passion, Beyond Hygiene
Christeyns welcomes Kemvit Oy to the family
Christeyns takes another significant step forward with the acquisition of Kemvit Oy, a Finnish producer of professional cleaning solutions based in Alaveteli. With over 30 years of experience, Kemvit is a well-established and trusted name in the Professional Hygiene market. Its strong KW brand, loyal customer base, and well-developed distributor network provide an excellent platform […]
Christeyns makes its first move onto the African continent
Christeyns continues its international expansion with the acquisition of a majority stake in Orlichem (Pty) Ltd, a South African manufacturer of industrial cleaning and hygiene products. The agreement was signed on 23 February 2026 and came into effect on 1 March 2026 — marking a historic milestone as Christeyns’ first production presence on the African […]
Energy surcharges
To whom it may concern, (Our customers, colleagues & other interested parties) Everybody will now be aware of the recent events in the Middle East and the increasing shockwaves resulting in both rapidly increasing energy costs around the world and specifically the supply & cost impacts of the reduction in the freedom of movement of […]
Pliwa’s GMP certification: A strategic asset for Christeyns
Pliwa, a Christeyns company, has successfully completed a rigorous GMP inspection, thereby renewing its certification as a GMP-compliant production facility. The audit is renowned for its thoroughness and strict regulatory requirements, and the outcome was exceptionally positive. This result is the fruit of years of continuous improvement and a culture of quality deeply rooted throughout […]
Govi acquires BASF Softex business in Asia-Pacific
Govi, our sister company and a leading supplier of calcium stearate dispersions, has reached an important milestone. Govi Cast Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia has signed an agreement with BASF to acquire the Softex business—a portfolio of calcium and ammonium stearate dispersions widely used in latex glove manufacturing. The Softex portfolio includes calcium and ammonium stearate […]
Biofilms webinar fully booked, watch the recording
We were thrilled with the turnout for our recent international webinar, “Essential Hygiene: Managing & Controlling Biofilms in the Food Industry” on 26 February which was was fully booked! During this expert-led session, participants from across the food processing sector gained practical insights into one of the most persistent microbiological risks in production environments: biofilms. […]
Visit Christeyns at Interclean
From 14 til 17 April, Christeyns Professional Hygiene will exhibit at Interclean Amsterdam, the world’s leading cleaning and hygiene event. Join us at the exhibition at stand 01.439 to discover how our expert teams support you with reliable, high-performance hygiene solutions for professional cleaning environments. As our guest, you can register for free access to […]
Managing and Controlling Biofilms in the Food Industry: Webinar
Webinar date: Thursday, 26th February Time: 10:00 h – 11:30 h (CET) Biofilms are one of the most persistent risks in food processing environments. But how do they form, how do you identify them, and, most importantly, how do you control and remove them safely? Join our expert-led webinar: Essential Hygiene: Managing and Controlling […]
Raising the Bar in Food Safety: Norwegian Seafood’s Leap Forward
Demand for fresh, ready-to-eat meals without added salt, sugar or artificial preservatives continues to grow, increasing the risk of Listeria monocytogenes. To raise the bar in food safety, Norwegian Seafood has implemented Christeyns’ LoopiX hygiene control strategy, an advanced detection technology that provides contamination reports in just 90 minutes, enabling proactive and efficient food safety […]
Christeyns welcomes RBS to the Family
We are proud to welcome Chemical Products R. Borghgraef S.A. (RBS) to the Christeyns family. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in the growth of our Life Sciences division and reinforces our commitment to excellence in hygiene for laboratories and medical environments. Strengthening our expertise Based in Vorst, Belgium, RBS has over 50 […]
Together for Pink October – Standing Strong against Breast Cancer
Every October, the world turns a shade of pink – a symbol of solidarity with women affected by breast cancer and with their families. At Christeyns, this initiative echoes values we deeply believe in. Through the Christeyns Foundation, we support our colleague Hilde Dosogne in her new sporting challenge. For Pink October, she is taking part in the […]
Webinar: Total Listeria management
Date: 3rd September Time: 12:00 h – 14:30 h (CEST) Listeria monocytogenes remains one of the most critical challenges to food safety, especially following recent outbreaks in Europe and with a new key regulatory framework on the horizon that requires a robust technical response. Christeyns Food Hygiene has organised a free interactive webinar […]