Arcora International

What Arcora International does

Arcora International GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of professional cleaning equipment, chemicals, textiles, machines, and hygiene technology, founded in 1992 (originally as ARCORA HANDELS GmbH) and headquartered in Aschheim bei München. The company organizes its offering across seven product categories - cleaning and care chemicals, cleaning textiles (mops, cloths, microfiber), cleaning systems and accessories, sanitary hygiene technology (dispensers, urinal inserts, paper systems), cleaning and polishing pads, cleaning machines (scrubber-dryers, vacuums, single-disc, spray-extraction), and workwear/PPE - marketed under three brand tiers (ARCORA PROFESSIONAL-LINE for commercial buyers, ARCORA HOMELINE for residential, ARCORA FUTURE for sustainability-focused offerings) plus sub-brands such as ADS BASIC-LINE, SUNSHINE, and Gloss-Line.

The firm sells directly to large enterprise customers and through authorized distribution partners across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and internationally, with active trade show participation in events such as ISSA Interclean (Warsaw, Amsterdam), CMS Berlin, ANFAS (Antalya, Istanbul), Clean Eurasia Istanbul, Middle East Cleaning Dubai, and Pulire Cleanexpo Moscow. Customer segments span professional cleaning companies, healthcare facilities, and HORECA (hotels, restaurants, catering). Sustainability positioning is reinforced through RCS (Recycled Claim Standard) recycled-content certification, VERTACERT quality certification, Klimabeitrag climate contribution membership, ISSA industry association membership, and the ARCORA FUTURE social engagement sub-brand. The ARCORA Academy training platform offers Train-the-Trainer programs, application planning, and product training as a post-sale services layer.

The company is independently owned with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or external funding rounds. Managing Director Sami Memili leads the organization. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Certifications and a Phönix Preis 2022 (City of Munich) award for workplace and social responsibility support the company's positioning with enterprise and institutional buyers. No AI/ML capabilities, software platform, or recurring SaaS revenue model are evidenced; the business is fundamentally a physical-product manufacturing and distribution operation.

Name

Arcora International

Legal name

ARCORA INTERNATIONAL GmbH

Website

https://arcora.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arcora International GmbH is a German manufacturer, founded 1992 and based near Munich, that produces professional cleaning chemicals, textiles, machines, pads, hygiene dispensers, and workwear under the ARCORA PROFESSIONAL-LINE, HOMELINE, and FUTURE brands, selling directly and through authorized distributors to professional cleaning companies, healthcare facilities, and HORECA buyers across the DACH region and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cleaning Products and Equipment Sales: B2B manufacturer and direct seller of professional cleaning equipment, chemicals, textiles, machines, and hygiene supplies. Products sold under ARCORA PROFESSIONAL-LINE, ARCORA HOMELINE, and ARCORA FUTURE brands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Arcora International manufactures and directly supplies professional cleaning equipment, chemicals, textiles, machines, sanitary hygiene technology, cleaning and polishing pads, and work clothing under three primary brands: ARCORA PROFESSIONAL-LINE for commercial/industrial cleaning, ARCORA HOMELINE for residential use, and ARCORA FUTURE for sustainable solutions. The company sells these products B2B to professional cleaning companies, healthcare facilities, hotels (HORECA), and building service providers through authorized distribution partners and direct manufacturer sales across the DACH region and international markets.

Product overview

Arcora International is a German manufacturer and supplier of professional cleaning equipment and products, operating as a direct-from-manufacturer supplier. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into seven main product categories: (1) Reinigungs- und Pflegemittel (cleaning chemicals and care products), (2) Reinigungstextilien (cleaning textiles including mops and cloths), (3) Reinigungssysteme und Zubehör (cleaning systems and accessories), (4) Sanitär-Hygiene-Technik (sanitary hygiene technology), (5) Reinigungs- und Polierpads (cleaning and polishing pads), (6) Reinigungsmaschinen und Zubehör (cleaning machines), and (7) Berufsbekleidung und Textilien (work clothing). Products are distributed under multiple lines including ARCORA PROFESSIONAL-LINE for commercial users, ARCORA HOMELINE for residential users, and ARCORA FUTURE for sustainable solutions. The portfolio also includes sub-brands such as ADS BASIC-LINE for economy products, SUNSHINE pads, and Gloss-Line textiles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARCORA FUTURE: Social engagement initiative focused on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
• ARCORA Academy

Products and services

• ARCORA PROFESSIONAL-LINE Professional-grade cleaning product line targeting commercial and industrial cleaning professionals, including chemicals, machines, textiles, pads, dispensers, and accessories for B2B customers in cleaning services, healthcare, and HORECA.
• ARCORA HOMELINE Home cleaning product line targeting residential cleaning needs with consumer-grade chemicals, textiles, and cleaning accessories for household use.
• ARCORA FUTURE Sustainable and future-oriented product initiative offering environmentally responsible cleaning solutions under Arcora's social responsibility and sustainability program.
• ADS BASIC – LINE Basic line of cleaning products offering essential cleaning solutions at economical pricing for budget-conscious professional buyers.
• SUNSHINE Reinigungs- und Polierpads Sub-brand of cleaning and polishing pads offering superpads, gridlinen pads, ultra-high-speed pads, melamine systems, and microfiber handpads for floor maintenance and polishing applications.
• Gloss-Line Premium line of cleaning textiles and accessories for professional finishing and high-gloss cleaning applications.
• Ultra Mobile Spray Mop System Mobile spray mop system providing efficient floor cleaning with integrated spray and mop functionality for professional cleaning operations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Werner & Mertz: German sustainable cleaning products manufacturer (Frosch, Green Care Professional brands). Comparable as a German mid-sized cleaning chemicals manufacturer with strong sustainability positioning — closely mirroring Arcora's ARCORA FUTURE sustainability initiative.
• Dr. Schnell Chemie: Munich-based German manufacturer of professional cleaning chemicals and hygiene products. Closely comparable as a DACH-focused mid-sized cleaning chemicals manufacturer targeting facility services, healthcare, and HORECA — overlapping with Arcora's Reinigungs- und Pflegemittel range.
• Vermop: German manufacturer of professional cleaning systems, mops, and textile tools. Closely comparable in the Reinigungstextilien and Reinigungssysteme product categories with similar target customer base of professional cleaning companies and facility service providers.
• Hako: German manufacturer of industrial and commercial cleaning machines, sweepers, and scrubber-dryers. Directly comparable as a German mid-sized cleaning equipment manufacturer with municipal and commercial focus, overlapping in the Reinigungsmaschinen und Zubehör product category.
• Buzil: German manufacturer of cleaning chemicals, floor care products, and hygiene systems. Direct peer in the chemical cleaning category serving professional cleaning companies, healthcare, and HORECA with a comparable mid-sized German manufacturer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. Broad incumbent competing across cleaning chemicals, sanitization, and hygiene technology — overlapping with Arcora's Sanitär-Hygiene-Technik and chemical categories at much larger scale.
• Nilfisk: Danish global manufacturer of professional cleaning machines and equipment. Larger incumbent with overlapping scrubber-dryer, vacuum, and high-pressure cleaner lines comparable to Arcora's Reinigungsmaschinen portfolio, plus broader global distribution.
• Kärcher: German global leader in cleaning machines, equipment, and accessories. Larger-scale incumbent competing across the same cleaning equipment category as Arcora's Reinigungsmaschinen line, with significantly broader product range and global brand recognition.
• Diversey (Solenis): Global provider of hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation chemicals and equipment following the Solenis-Diversey merger. Broad incumbent comparable in cleaning chemistry, sanitization technology, and HORECA/healthcare customer focus, with much larger international footprint.

Regional players

• Cleanfix Reinigungssysteme: Swiss/German manufacturer of professional cleaning machines and scrubber-dryers. Comparable in cleaning equipment manufacturing, primarily serving European markets, overlapping with Arcora's Reinigungsmaschinen category at a similar mid-sized scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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