ECJ EUROPEAN Cleaning Journal

In France, professional hygiene equipment manufacturer JVD has acquired Hygitec, a specialist in the design and manufacture of drying and disinfection cabinets for personal protective equipment (PPE).

Through this strategic move and the recent acquisition of Novven, a company specialising in civil protection, JVD says it is establishing itself as a European leader in drying and disinfection solutions for professional clothing and PPE.

"This acquisition represents a new step in JVD's development," said Thierry Launois, CEO of JVD. "By integrating Hygitec, we are enhancing our ability to offer complete solutions that meet the needs of professionals exposed to pollutants and the risks of infection or contamination."

JVD is fully integrating Hygitec - which will benefit from JVD's expertise, subsidiaries, and commercial network to accelerate its growth and expand internationally. Hygitec products will continue to be manufactured at its site in Aix-les-Bains. The company will retain its current premises and organisation in Savoie, while receiving support from JVD's headquarters in Nantes.

www.jvd.fr

www.hygitec.com