C&R Group

What C&R Group does

C&R Group B.V. is a Dutch privately held technical service company specializing in chemical and mechanical cleaning, renovation, and coating of heat and climate technical installations — HVAC systems, condensers, evaporators, air handling units, cooling towers, grease extraction systems, ductwork, cold and freeze cells, sanitary and kitchen environments, and related industrial equipment. The company operates from 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands and is relocating its headquarters in May 2025. C&R Group serves enterprise customers in food and beverage, hospitality and foodservice, cold storage and logistics, commercial buildings, and healthcare, with named accounts including Shell, Heineken, Holland Casino, STEF, KLM Cargo, Lidl, FrieslandCampina, Ahold, VION, Radboud UMC, and Rijkswaterstaat.

The company's service portfolio breaks into three core lines: Technisch Reinigen (technical cleaning across HVAC, cooling/freezing equipment, air handling units, air ducts, kitchen installations, and industrial equipment such as solar panels, steam boilers, and silos); Renovatie & Coaten (renovation and specialized coatings including C&R Air Fin Coating for condenser fins, RZ-Ecoseal fire-retardant grease-duct coating, C&R WallProtect facade impregnation, and C&R Airtreatment Panels for air handling unit cladding); and Keuken & Afzuiging (kitchen and grease-extraction deep cleaning alongside the standardized Clean-Safe 280 annual inspection program at €280 per visit). Differentiated methods include dry ice blasting using solid CO₂ pellets, adiabatic mist installations that deliver 4-7°C temperature deltas and 10-20% capacity uplift on air-cooled condensers, and a freezer floor cleaning method that operates without emptying the freeze cell.

C&R Group operates a 45-technician field-service model with Netherlands-wide coverage and stated Europe-wide deployability, offering 24/7 service and off-hours scheduling. Revenue is generated through project-based technical cleaning and renovation work, recurring multi-year periodic maintenance contracts with managed inspection schedules, sales of branded proprietary coatings and consumables (filters, air socks, replacement parts), and the standardized Clean-Safe 280 inspection subscription. Pricing is predominantly quote-based, with the exception of the Clean-Safe 280 unit price. The company holds VCA, HACCP, NEN 4400-1, ISO 22000, BRC, IFS, and Global GAP certifications, which qualify it to serve regulated food-industry, healthcare, and government clients and constitute the principal barrier-to-entry moat.

Name

C&R Group

Legal name

C&R Group B.V.

Website

https://cleaning-renovatie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

C&R Group B.V. is a Dutch field-service contractor specializing in technical cleaning, renovation, and specialized coating of HVAC, refrigeration, and air handling installations, serving enterprise and government clients across food processing, hospitality, logistics, healthcare, and retail throughout the Netherlands and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial HVAC & Refrigeration Cleaning Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

HVAC Service, Maintenance & Repair (BPABACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAA), Commercial HVAC Maintenance Agreements & PM Programs (HSAOAHAJ), Emergency HVAC Repair (24/7) (HSAOAHAC)

Keywords

• HVAC cleaning services
• Industrial maintenance services
• Refrigeration system cleaning
• Heat exchanger cleaning
• Technical facility services

Headquarters

HQ city

's-hertogenbosch

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Technical Cleaning Services: Project-based technical cleaning of HVAC, refrigeration, and air handling systems. Services include cleaning of condensers, evaporators, cooling towers, air handling units, air ducts, grease extraction systems, kitchen equipment, cold/freeze cells, and more.
2. Renovation and Coating Services: Renovation services including coating of condensers, drycoolers, cooling towers, grease extraction ducts, and air handling units. Also includes motor relabeling, leak pan repair/replacement, and complete air handling unit renovation.
3. Periodic Maintenance Contracts: Multi-year contracts for periodic cleaning and maintenance. The company registers periodic inspections and contacts customers annually to schedule maintenance, tracking and managing maintenance schedules for customers.
4. Product Sales: Sales of filter products (pocket filters, filter cloth, pleated filters, carbon cylinders, grease filters, HEPA filters), air socks (air distribution hoses), and replacement parts.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

C&R Group B.V. provides technical cleaning and renovation services for heat and climate technical installations, including HVAC systems, refrigeration plants, and industrial heat-exchange equipment. The work is executed on-site at client facilities by a team of 45 technicians, primarily serving enterprise industrial clients across the Netherlands and Europe.

Product overview

C&R Group is a dynamic cleaning and conservation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of technical cleaning, renovation, and coating services for heat and climate technical installations. The core offerings consist of three main service categories: Technisch Reinigen (technical cleaning of HVAC systems, cooling/freezing equipment, air handling units, air ducts, and industrial equipment), Renovatie & Coaten (renovation and specialized coatings including C&R Air Fin Coating, RZ-Ecoseal, C&R WallProtect, and gietvloeren), and Keuken & Afzuiging (kitchen deep cleaning and grease extraction systems). The company also provides specialized products including Clean-Safe 280 inspection program, C&R airtreatment panels, and various proprietary coatings. Additional services cover boilers, fire damage, roofs, filters, facades, inspections, water systems, and silos. With 45 technicians, the company serves industrial clients across the Netherlands and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technical cleaning of HVAC and refrigeration installations Specialist on-site cleaning of heat and climate technical installations, including HVAC and refrigeration systems, delivered for industrial enterprise clients across the Netherlands and Europe.
• Renovation of heat and climate technical installations Renovation and refurbishment services for heat and climate technical equipment at industrial client sites, executed by the company's team of 45 technicians.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dirty solar panels can generate up to 25% less electricity; regular cleaning maintains optimal energy production
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Unica: Leading Dutch building services and HVAC installation/maintenance firm with thousands of technicians. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-based multi-trade technical services provider competing for the same enterprise HVAC maintenance contracts.
• Croonwolter&dros: Major Dutch technical services contractor (VolkerWessels subsidiary) providing HVAC, electrical, and building maintenance. Competes head-to-head with C&R for HVAC service and maintenance contracts with enterprise and public-sector clients in the Netherlands.
• HOMIJ Technische Services: Dutch technical maintenance specialist focused on building installations including HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems. Comparable in scope (technical maintenance for installations), customer base (enterprise/property owners), and project-based service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE Refrigeration Netherlands: Subsidiary of global energy services giant ENGIE providing refrigeration and HVAC services. Competes in industrial and commercial cooling maintenance with much larger scale, broader portfolio, and ability to bundle refrigeration with energy supply contracts.
• SPIE Nederland: European technical services firm with strong Dutch presence in HVAC, electrical, and mechanical maintenance. Competes for similar enterprise and infrastructure maintenance contracts including those of public-sector clients like Gemeente Den Haag and Rijkswaterstaat.
• ISS A/S: Global facility services company with HVAC and technical maintenance offerings across Europe. Comparable as an enterprise-focused services provider competing for the same B2B maintenance budget but operating at vastly larger scale with bundled service offerings.
• Carrier Service Netherlands: Service arm of global HVAC OEM Carrier providing maintenance, repair, and cleaning for commercial refrigeration and air conditioning. Comparable in refrigeration and HVAC maintenance services with strong enterprise relationships, though OEM-tied versus C&R's brand-agnostic positioning.
• Equans Netherlands (formerly ENGIE Solutions): Large European multi-technical services provider offering HVAC maintenance as part of integrated facility management contracts. Represents the bundled-services threat C&R faces from facility management majors that can offer HVAC cleaning inside larger multi-year deals.

Regional players

• Breemans Luchttechniek: Dutch specialist in ventilation and air-handling system maintenance and cleaning. Comparable niche focus on air handling units (LBK's), ducts, and ventilation hygiene that overlaps with C&R's core cleaning services.
• Smits Techniek: Dutch HVAC and refrigeration service provider covering installation, maintenance, and repair. Comparable as a Netherlands-based technical services firm serving similar commercial and industrial customers with HVAC and cooling maintenance offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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