Hygiene-Institut Schubert - Teil der DERNBACHER GRUPPE KATHARINA KASPER

What Hygiene-Institut Schubert - Teil der DERNBACHER GRUPPE KATHARINA KASPER does

Hygiene-Institut Schubert is a German hygiene training, consulting, and microbiological testing institute founded in 1986 and operating as a business division of DGKK Dienstleistung GmbH within the Alexianer/Dernbacher Gruppe Katharina Kasper conglomerate. The institute delivers state-certified disinfection and hygiene personnel training, microbiological laboratory services, hygiene consulting, and certification programs built around German DIN standards (DIN 13063, VDI 6022, VDI 6023) and EU frameworks (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024). Its headquarters and training facility in Dernbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, is housed in a historic 1904 hospital building featuring model patient rooms, a simulated operating room, and on-site accommodation for hands-on instruction. Since 1986, the institute has trained more than 12,000 professionals across clinical hygiene, technical hygiene, nursing, building cleaning, and food hygiene.

The institute's product portfolio spans roughly twelve core training categories — state-certified disinfectors (Staatlich geprüfter Desinfektor), hygiene officers (Hygienebeauftragte), building cleaning and facility management, technical hygiene (VDI 6022 air hygiene, VDI 6023 drinking water hygiene), laundry and textile hygiene, food hygiene (HACCP), occupational safety (BioStoffV/GefahrstoffV), medical device reprocessing, and cleanroom/GMP cleaning — complemented by the proprietary patented Dernbacher Reinigungsmodell®, a color-coded cleaning methodology with ATP-based digital quality control. In 2023, the institute extended into analytical services by opening the HYGINST S2 microbiological laboratory, which holds government approval under §44 of the German Infection Protection Act (IfSG) and offers environmental monitoring, bioindicator validation, and on-site testing.

The business model is transaction-based: per-course fees ranging from EUR 49 for basic modules up to EUR 4,980 for advanced Swiss-certified disinfector programs, per-test laboratory fees, hourly consulting engagements, and bioindicator product sales. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining a direct enterprise sales team, an e-commerce booking platform on hyginst.de, on-site training at client facilities, and online/virtual seminars, with marketing executed through SEO, Google Ads, LinkedIn, YouTube, and email. Customer segments include healthcare facilities, professional building cleaning companies, food producers, pharmaceutical/life sciences operators, and public institutions across Germany, with an initial extension into Switzerland via the Swiss-certified disinfector program.

Name

Hygiene-Institut Schubert - Teil der DERNBACHER GRUPPE KATHARINA KASPER

Legal name

DGKK Dienstleistung GmbH

Website

https://hyginst.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hygiene-Institut Schubert is a German hygiene training, consulting, and microbiological laboratory institute within the Dernbacher Gruppe Katharina Kasper. It certifies disinfection and hygiene personnel under DIN/VDI standards and serves healthcare, cleaning, food, pharmaceutical, and public-sector clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Hygiene Training & Consulting Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Medical Facility Cleaning (Terminal/OR/Isolation) (IMAIADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety, Sanitation & HACCP Training (EDAOAKAG), Environmental Monitoring & Cleanroom Testing (GMP) (HLAGADAL), Food Safety & Workplace Sanitation (HACCP, Hygiene) (EDABAEAN), Laboratory & Cleanroom Cleaning (IMAIADAD)

Keywords

• Hygiene training services
• Infection prevention consulting
• Microbiological laboratory testing
• Professional certification programs
• Cleaning management consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Dernbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training & Continuing Education: Revenue from certified training courses, seminars, and continuing education programs covering disinfection, hygiene management, cleaning, food hygiene, occupational safety, and medical products. Courses range from 49 EUR for basic modules to 4,980 EUR for comprehensive certifications like the Swiss-certified Disinfektor program.
2. Laboratory Services: Microbiological testing services including environmental monitoring, bioindicators, product testing, and on-site examinations for healthcare facilities, food industry, and pharmaceutical companies. The lab holds official approval under IfSG §44.
3. Consulting & Advisory Services: Consulting services including hygiene inspections, risk assessments, expert opinions, certifications, and the Dernbacher Reinigungsmodell® licensing. Services cover DIN 13063 compliance consulting, drinking water assessments, and hygiene management systems.
4. Bioindicator Products: Sale of bioindicators for validating washing procedures, dishwashing, bedpan disinfectors, and UV-C systems, with laboratory evaluation services included.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hygiene-Institut Schubert delivers certified hygiene training, microbiological laboratory testing, and hygiene consulting services to healthcare, cleaning, pharmaceutical, and food industry clients in Germany. The institute offers state-certified disinfection courses, DIN 13063 / VDI 6022 / VDI 6023-aligned training programs, hygiene officer certifications, cleanroom/GMP training, and HACCP food hygiene courses, alongside IfSG §44-approved laboratory analysis, bioindicator supply, and the proprietary Dernbacher Reinigungsmodell® cleaning methodology.

Product overview

Hygiene-Institut Schubert is a training and consulting institute integrated into the Dernbacher Gruppe Katharina Kasper, offering a multi-module service portfolio centered on three pillars: (1) education and continuing education (Schulungen), (2) a government-approved microbiological testing laboratory (Labor HYGINST), and (3) consulting and certification services. The education pillar includes approximately 10+ core product categories — state-certified disinfectors (Staatlich geprüfter Desinfektor), hygiene officers (Hygienebeauftragte), building cleaning, technical hygiene (VDI 6022/6023), laundry and textile hygiene, food hygiene (HACCP), occupational safety (BiostoffV/GefahrstoffV), medical devices, and cleanroom/GMP cleaning — all offered through the Dernbach training center or on-site. The proprietary Dernbacher Reinigungsmodell® is a patented, color-coded cleaning methodology offered as both a consulting framework and a licensed model for external healthcare facilities. The HYGINST laboratory conducts microbiological testing, provides bioindicators for validation of washing, dishwashing, bedpan reprocessing, and UV-C systems, and offers on-site inspections. Consulting services span hygiene expert opinions, risk assessments, hygiene inspections per VDI 6022, and third-party certifications per DIN 13063 and DIN EN 14065.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dernbacher Reinigungsmodell: A patented hygiene concept for cleaning critical skin contact surfaces, using color-coded zones and control points for healthcare facilities, pharmacy, food industry and building cleaning.

Products and services

• Staatlich geprüfter Desinfektor (m/w/d) - State-Certified Disinfector Training State-certified disinfectors training program covering disinfection techniques, microbiology, and practical application in healthcare settings. The flagship course includes both theoretical instruction and hands-on practical training, concluding with a state examination. Targeted at healthcare facility staff seeking certified disinfection qualifications.
• Basis-Hygiene (Fachkraft für Hygienesicherung gem. DIN 13063) Training courses for hygiene officers covering foundational hygiene principles, hygiene management according to DIN 13063, outbreak management, and sector-specific applications for kindergartens, tattoo/piercing studios, and cosmetic facilities.
• Hygienebeauftragte (m/w/d) - Hygiene Officer Training Specialized hygiene officer training programs for various sectors including healthcare, household management, laundry services, community facilities, and medical practices (MFA), with update courses to maintain certification.
• Reinigung (Gebäudereinigung) - Building Cleaning Training Cleaning management training including courses for cleaning technicians, specialists for OP cleaning, facility managers (Objektleiter), and management degrees in cleaning and hygiene management (Fachwirt für Reinigungs- und Hygienemanagement).
• Technische Hygiene - Technical Hygiene Training (VDI 6022/6023) Technical hygiene training covering building hygiene in healthcare, drinking water sampling, VDI 6022 air hygiene (Category A and B), and VDI 6023 drinking water hygiene, addressing RLT systems and Trinkwasserinstallationen (drinking water installations).
• Wäscherei- & Textilhygiene - Laundry and Textile Hygiene Laundry and textile hygiene courses for hygiene officers in laundries, including update courses and hygienic washing machines for cleaning textiles, with validation of washing procedures per DIN 13063.
• Lebensmittelhygiene (HACCP) - Food Hygiene Training Food hygiene training including HACCP advanced courses, mandatory instruction on food hygiene, and infection prevention briefings as required under food safety regulations.
• Arbeitsschutz (BiostoffV / GefahrstoffV) - Occupational Safety Training Occupational safety training covering the Biological Substances Ordinance (BioStoffV/TRBA 200) and Hazardous Substances Ordinance (GefStoffV) specifically tailored for building cleaning and healthcare contexts.
• Medizinprodukte (Aufbereitung & Qualitätsmanagement) - Medical Device Training Medical device training covering reprocessing of medical products, quality and hygiene management in healthcare, and hygiene officer training for medical assistants (MFA).
• Reinraumreinigung / GMP-Bedingungen - Cleanroom Cleaning Training Cleanroom cleaning seminars covering cleanroom fundamentals, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) conditions, GMP-compliant cleaning techniques, and practical exercises in cleanroom attire and behavior.
• Dernbacher Reinigungsmodell® - Licensed Cleaning Methodology The company's patented hygiene concept that divides rooms into color-coded hygiene zones with color-matched cleaning cloths and control points to minimize cross-contamination, optimize cleaning routes, and ensure DIN 13063 compliance. The system includes digital tools for real-time quality control and ATP testing.
• Labor für technische Krankenhaushygiene HYGINST - Microbiological Testing Laboratory Government-approved microbiological testing laboratory (§44 IfSG) specializing in technical hygiene, offering environmental monitoring, bioindicators, microbiological testing of hygiene-critical systems, product testing, and on-site investigations including RLT, drinking water, and washing machine testing.
• Beratungsleistungen - Consulting and Expert Opinion Services Consulting services including hygiene expert opinions, risk assessments under the Drinking Water Ordinance, BioStoffV, and 42nd BImSchV, hygiene inspections per VDI 6022, hygiene walk-throughs in medical facilities, and hygiene certifications.
• Zertifizierungen - Certification Programs (DIN 13063, DIN EN 14065) Certification programs for laundries (DIN EN 14065), cleaning machines, and building cleaning services (DIN 13063), verifying hygiene management systems and microbiological performance of washing procedures, water systems, and textiles.
• Bioindikatoren - Bioindicator Products Biological indicators for validating washing procedures, dishwashing, bedpan disinfectors, and UV-C disinfection systems, supplied with transport controls and laboratory evaluation services including reduction factor reporting.
• Schulungszentrum Dernbach - On-site Training Facility On-site training facility in a historic 1904 hospital building featuring mock patient rooms, mock OR, mock resident rooms, mock floor, overnight accommodation, and recreational facilities for hands-on hygiene training under realistic conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 12,000 trained professionals since 1986
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AlscominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for cleanroom clothing supply during training seminars. Alsco provides cleanroom garments for hands-on training exercises in the Reinraumreinigung seminar program.
• AlsicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlternative cleanroom clothing supplier partner for practical training sessions on cleanroom cleaning techniques.
• Pfennig ReinigungstechnikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for cleanroom cleaning seminars, providing technical equipment demonstrations alongside theoretical training.
• Alexianer (Dernbacher Gruppe Katharina Kasper)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing integration within the Alexianer healthcare network. The hygiene institute was integrated into the Dernbacher Group in 2020, serving as internal and external contact for all hygiene topics within the group.
• EurAS CertcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnual audit and certification partner for the Dernbacher Reinigungsmodell® quality assurance processes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DEKRA Akademie: DEKRA is a major German testing, inspection, and certification body with an Akademie delivering hygiene, safety, and quality training to enterprise clients. It competes for the same hospital, cleaning-company, and industrial customers and offers national/multinational reach the institute lacks.
• SGS Germany: SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification company with German operations covering microbiological testing, hygiene inspections, and ISO-aligned training. Directly comparable as a one-stop hygiene testing/certification provider to the anchor's HYGINST lab and certification pillar.
• TÜV Rheinland Akademie: TÜV Rheinland is a major German testing, inspection, and certification body with an Akademie offering personnel certification, quality management, and hygiene courses. Competes with the anchor for the same DIN/ISO-certified training market and offers greater geographic reach.
• Intertek Germany: Intertek provides testing, inspection, and certification services to industrial and consumer sectors in Germany, with overlap in hygiene, cleanroom, and food safety testing. Comparable as a multinational alternative to the institute's lab and certification offerings.
• TÜV SÜD Akademie: TÜV SÜD operates one of Germany's largest training and certification networks, including DIN/ISO-aligned hygiene, quality, and EHS courses serving the same healthcare, industrial, and facility-management buyer base as Hygiene-Institut Schubert. Overlaps directly in personnel certification (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024) and cleanroom training.
• Bureau Veritas Germany: Bureau Veritas provides industrial hygiene, food safety, and healthcare-facility testing and certification services in Germany. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering bundled testing, inspection, and training services to healthcare and cleaning sector clients.

Emerging players

• bioMérieux Deutschland: bioMérieux provides microbiological diagnostics, hygiene monitoring (e.g., ATP testing platforms), and bioindicator products used in healthcare and cleanroom environments. Adjacent/partial overlap with the institute's lab services and bioindicator product line, but operates as a vendor rather than training institute.

Direct peers

• Eurofins Germany: Eurofins operates a network of microbiological and environmental testing laboratories across Germany, including cleanroom, water, and surface hygiene testing — directly comparable to the HYGINST laboratory's microbiological testing and bioindicator evaluation services.
• HygCen Germany (Centrum für Hygiene und medizinische Produktsicherheit): HygCen is a German accredited testing laboratory specializing in hygiene, medical device reprocessing, and cleanroom validation — directly comparable to the institute's HYGINST lab in offering microbiological validation and bioindicator evaluation services.
• LGA (Landesamt für Gesundheit und Lebensmittelsicherheit Bayern): The Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety operates hygiene and microbiological testing laboratories and provides oversight/training programs for hygiene personnel — comparable as a public-sector hygiene testing and standards body covering similar regulatory territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@HYGINST
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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