HIGHCLEAN Group e.G.

What HIGHCLEAN Group e.G. does

HIGHCLEAN GROUP eG is a German registered cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft, eG) headquartered in Tönisvorst, Germany, that orchestrates a network of 41 specialist wholesale member companies distributing professional hygiene, cleaning, and care products across Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. The cooperative serves more than 200,000 end customers spanning six verticals: healthcare and care facilities, industry and trade, hotel/restaurant/catering, building cleaning, food industry, and commercial laundries. Its offering combines six own-brand product lines (axid cleaning chemicals, axisoft hygiene paper, axiprotect protective equipment, axides disinfection, aximed medical gloves, and axipro professional variants) certified under the HIGHCLEAN inside quality seal, alongside partner-brand products from leading manufacturers such as Essity/Tork, Ecolab, SC Johnson Professional, Diversey, Metsä Group, CWS, and others.

The central cooperative employs a small staff (1–10 employees) and coordinates the shared services that bind members together: collective purchasing, centralized logistics, branding, IT, training, and marketing. The core technology stack consists of the HIGHCLEAN Bestellmanager online ordering platform, product data management, and a centrally coordinated nationwide logistics network supporting just-in-time and tour-based deliveries. Revenue mechanics combine wholesale product margins flowing through the 41 member companies with membership and shared-service contributions paid into the cooperative. The group is actively expanding: it onboarded Wenzel & Kurz as its 37th member in February 2026, added four Dutch wholesalers (seven locations) via SynerGrow in June 2026, broadened its partnership with KAJ Hotel Networks across the full member base, and added a Cobotik collaborative-robotics service line. Governance is led by CEO Simone Bäumer alongside new Executive Board member Frank Schönrath (IT and purchasing), with Martin Bald chairing the Supervisory Board.

Name

HIGHCLEAN Group e.G.

Legal name

HIGHCLEAN GROUP eG

Website

https://highclean-group.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HIGHCLEAN GROUP eG is a German cooperative of 41 specialist wholesale members distributing professional hygiene, cleaning, and care products across Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria, serving over 200,000 end customers in healthcare, industry, hospitality, building cleaning, food, and laundry sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tönisvorst

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale product sales: The cooperative generates revenue through the collective purchasing power of its 41 member companies, purchasing products from manufacturer partners at volume discounts and distributing to over 200,000 end customers. Revenue is derived from product margins across own-brand and partner-brand categories including cleaning chemicals, hygiene paper, disinfectants, protective equipment, and care products.
2. Membership/cooperative fees: Member companies pay into the cooperative structure, contributing to shared services including logistics, branding, purchasing coordination, and training. The cooperative model enables shared marketing costs and brand development.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HIGHCLEAN Group e.G. is a registered cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft) that coordinates purchasing, branding, and logistics for a network of 41 specialist wholesale distributors serving professional customers across Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. The group distributes its own proprietary brands (axid cleaning chemicals, axisoft hygiene paper, axiprotect protective wear, axides disinfection products, aximed medical gloves) alongside partner-brand products from leading manufacturers such as Ecolab, Essity, and SC Johnson Professional to over 200,000 customers in healthcare, industry, hospitality, building cleaning, food production, and commercial laundry sectors.

Product overview

HIGHCLEAN Group e.G. is a B2B wholesale distribution network for professional hygiene, cleaning, and care products. The offering consists of proprietary sub-brands (axid cleaning chemicals, axisoft hygiene paper, axiprotect protective equipment, axides disinfection products, and aximed medical gloves) complemented by partner brand products from leading manufacturers. Services include nationwide logistics, customer training, and a downloadable document center. The company serves healthcare, industry, hospitality, building cleaning, food industry, and laundry sectors through 41 member wholesalers across Germany, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• axid: Own brand product line including cleaning chemicals, soaps, and washing products. Features products like axid Glanzreiniger, axid Sanitärreiniger, axid Allzweckreiniger, axid Cremeseife, and various dishwashing and cleaning products.
• axid pro
• aximed
• axisoft
• axisoft pro
• axiprotect
• axides

Products and services

• axid own-brand cleaning chemicals Proprietary line of professional cleaning chemicals under the HIGHCLEAN axid brand, covering all-purpose cleaners, sanitizers, degreasers, glass cleaners, sanitary cleaners, grease removers, and care products for professional cleaning applications.
• axisoft own-brand hygiene paper products Proprietary line of hygiene paper products under the HIGHCLEAN axisoft brand, including toilet paper, hand towels, kitchen rolls, industrial wipes, and dispensers in various ply configurations. A professional grade variant axisoft pro includes jumbo toilet paper, hand towel rolls, cosmetic tissues, and cleaning rolls.
• axiprotect own-brand protective wear Proprietary line of protective equipment under the HIGHCLEAN axiprotect brand, including hair caps (Astrohaube), bouffant caps (Baretthaube), clip caps (Klipphaube), and beard masks (Bartmaske) for professional hygiene applications.
• axides own-brand disinfection products Proprietary line of disinfection products under the HIGHCLEAN axides brand, including HD pro hand disinfection, FD ready surface disinfection, FD free wipes, and 2-in-1 combination products, plus washing lotions for healthcare and professional use.
• aximed own-brand medical gloves Proprietary line of medical examination gloves under the HIGHCLEAN aximed brand, including latex, vinyl, and nitrile gloves in various sizes and colors for medical and professional applications.
• Cobotik collaborative robotics solutions Collaborative robotics (cobot) solutions for professional cleaning, enabling human-robot cooperation in modern cleaning operations as showcased at industry trade fairs.
• Nationwide logistics service Centralized logistics service with optimized stock levels across multiple locations in Germany, offering just-in-time delivery, fixed tour-based scheduled deliveries for regular customers, and short-term reorder capability.
• Customer support and training (Betreuung und Schulung) Customer support and training services covering product training, application consulting, and process optimization for member wholesalers' customers across the cooperative's industry verticals.
• HIGHCLEAN Bestellmanager online ordering platform Centralized digital ordering platform accessible to member wholesalers, enabling efficient procurement and order management of the full HIGHCLEAN product portfolio.
• Partner-brand product portfolio Distribution of partner-brand products from leading manufacturers including AMPri, Antiseptica, Birchmeier, Buzil, CWS, Diversey, Dr. Schumacher, Ecolab, Essity, Filmop, Ghibli & Wirbel, Haug Bürsten, i-mop, Makita, Metsä Group, Nitras Medical, Nitras Safety, Paul Voormann, SC Johnson Professional, Sprintus, Tork, Unigloves, VERMOP, Vikan, and WEPA Gruppe.
• HIGHCLEAN inside quality certification program Quality certification program and seal guaranteeing tested professional quality, high efficacy, economic value, and availability of HIGHCLEAN own-brand products for cleaning, hygiene, and care applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flächendeckende Versorgung in 6 Ländern mit 41 Fachgroßhändlern
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AMPricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAMPri is a partner brand supplier to HIGHCLEAN members. AMPri provides a near-complete and country-adapted range of over 500 disposable products for work safety, hygiene and care, serving wholesale customers in Europe for over 20 years.
• Antiseptica Dr. Hans-Joachim Molitor GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAntiseptica has been supplying disinfectants for hands, skin, surfaces and instruments for over 40 years, along with skin protection and care products. A long-standing partner brand providing high product quality and scientific development.
• EssitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEssity is a globally leading hygiene and health company with products in approximately 150 countries under brands including TENA and Tork. Employs approximately 46,000 people. Supplies hygiene paper and professional hygiene solutions to HIGHCLEAN members.
• EcolabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEcolab supplies cleaning and hygiene products and services known for effective results. Serves water scarcity, resource recovery, contamination protection and infection prevention needs across industries.
• SC Johnson ProfessionalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSC Johnson Professional provides solutions in skin protection, hand cleaning, hand hygiene, hand care, and surface cleaning for commercial use in industry, washrooms and healthcare. Featured at CMS 2025 for contemporary washroom concepts.
• KAJ Hotel NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hasenkampf Gruppe, one of the largest HIGHCLEAN members, initiated the expansion of its long-standing partnership with KAJ Hotel Networks to all 36 HIGHCLEAN member companies. KAJ is a hospitality network specialist, and this partnership brings exclusive hotel solutions to the entire HIGHCLEAN network.
• Wenzel & Kurz Fachgroßhandel GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWenzel & Kurz became the 37th member of HIGHCLEAN GROUP eG effective 1 February 2026, based in Niedernberg near Aschaffenburg, Germany. Expands the cooperative's presence in the German market.
• SynerGrow (Netherlands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFour Dutch specialist wholesalers with seven locations (Fast alle SynerGrow Mitglieder) joined the HIGHCLEAN GROUP, marking the first significant expansion of the group's market presence in the Benelux region.
• Birchmeier Sprühtechnik AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBirchmeier has produced high-quality spray, foam and dosing equipment for disinfection, sanitation, building cleaning and food hygiene HACCP since 1876. Made in Switzerland. Color-coded (red for acids, blue for alkaline products). 10-year spare parts and service guarantee.
• BuzilminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuzil develops, produces and distributes high-quality cleaning chemicals for professional, modern building cleaning. Over 100 years of industry experience with continuous R&D and innovative production processes.
• Diversey, Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiversey supplies cleaning and hygiene products primarily to food service, medical and food-producing businesses as well as wholesale and building service companies.
• Dr. SchumacherminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of Europe's leading manufacturers of disinfection, hygiene and care products for clinics, medical practices and elderly care facilities, as well as wet wipes for baby care, body hygiene, cosmetics and household use.
• Haug BürstenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHigh-quality brush manufacturer Made in Germany with decades of experience. Produces brushes for industry and trade with focus on precision, efficiency, durability and functionality. Products are food-safe and developed in close cooperation with customers.
• i-mopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributori-mop cleaning systems were featured at CMS 2025 as part of HIGHCLEAN's showcase of solutions for efficient, flexible floor care, offering greater efficiency and flexibility compared to traditional floor cleaning.
• Metsä Group (Mola, Katrin, Fasana, Saga)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMetsä Group produces tissue hygiene products in Germany (Raubach, Kreuzau, Stotzheim, Düren) under brands Mola, Katrin, Fasana and Saga. Manufactures custom tissue products for customer private labels as well.
• Nitras MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNitras Medical has been a respected manufacturer brand since 2015, offering a comprehensive range of medical and non-medical disposable and reusable products including disposable clothing, gloves and disinfectants.
• Nitras SafetyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNitras Safety has over 35 years of experience providing PPE and workwear solutions. Offers a full range of personal protective equipment and workwear including gloves, safety glasses, respirators, safety shoes and workwear.
• Paul Voormann GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPaul Voormann has over 57 years of experience developing professional skin protection products. Third-generation family business developing, manufacturing and filling all products at its Velbert location.
• SprintusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSprintus produces high-quality, durable cleaning machines. Featured at CMS 2025 with the Sprintus EEM 13 R eccentric single-disc machine and Sprintus backpack vacuum with 75% recycled content.
• Tork (Essity)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTork is a brand of Essity, a global hygiene and health company developing, producing and marketing hygiene paper for end consumers, professional hygiene solutions and body care products.
• UniglovesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnigloves has been providing safety through quality for 30 years, supplying single-use and reusable products for medical and clinic supplies, nursing, industry and personal protective equipment. Notably operates its own medical glove production facility.
• VERMOPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVERMOP is one of the internationally leading manufacturers of professional cleaning equipment and accessories, setting standards for efficient cleaning. Over 80 years of know-how and experience with comprehensive service, competent consulting and absolute reliability.
• VikanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVikan is the world's leading provider of hygienic cleaning equipment for the food and beverage industry and all other applications where hygiene is important. Based in Denmark with over a century of hygiene and regulatory expertise.
• WEPA GruppeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWEPA has been producing hygiene paper since 1948. Works on developing sustainable products and innovative private-label concepts. Their new hybrid papers combine premium comfort with ecological advantages of recycled fibers.
• CWSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCWS is a holistic system provider with innovative, sustainable and digital rental solutions. Product and service areas include hygiene, mats, workwear, fire safety, cleanroom and health and care.
• Filmop InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFilmop International is a quality leader in professional cleaning products since 1974 with over 4,000 products. An internationally recognized institution in the international cleaning scene, exporting to over 80 countries worldwide.
• Ghibli & WirbelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGhibli & Wirbel is an Italian excellence in professional cleaning, bringing together two Italian brands with a history of innovation and investment in the professional cleaning equipment sector.
• MakitaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMakita cordless tools featured at CMS 2025 as part of HIGHCLEAN's solutions for greater speed and flexibility in professional cleaning operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• igefa Handelsgesellschaft: One of Germany's largest specialist wholesale groups for cleaning, hygiene, and care products, organized as a cooperative network of regional distributors. Most structurally comparable peer to HIGHCLEAN — same business model (Genossenschaft/cooperative), same product category (janitorial/sanitary supply wholesale), and overlapping DACH geographic footprint.
• Werner & Mertz Professional: German family-owned manufacturer of professional cleaning chemicals with its own distribution network and established own-brand portfolio (Tana Professional). Comparable to HIGHCLEAN on the branded-cleaning-chemicals and professional-hygiene distribution side.
• CWS (Initial Group): European leader in hygiene, workwear, and rental service solutions operating across multiple countries. Already a partner brand to HIGHCLEAN; comparable on cross-European hygiene-product service provision, including washroom, hygiene paper, and protective wear product lines.
• Kiehl Group: German manufacturer and distributor of professional cleaning and hygiene products with a strong DACH customer base across building cleaning, healthcare, and industrial segments. Operates a hybrid manufacturer-distributor model comparable to HIGHCLEAN's own-brand-plus-partner-brand approach.
• Buzil-Werk Wagner GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned manufacturer and distributor of professional cleaning chemicals with over 100 years of experience serving the building cleaning sector. Comparable direct peer on cleaning-chemicals manufacturing and distribution; current HIGHCLEAN partner brand.
• WEPA Industrieholding GmbH: European hygiene paper manufacturer with significant private-label production and pan-European distribution. Comparable to HIGHCLEAN on the hygiene-paper product line (axisoft) and B2B wholesale channel; current HIGHCLEAN partner brand.
• Dr. Schnell Chemie GmbH: German manufacturer and wholesale distributor of professional cleaning, disinfection, and hygiene products for healthcare, food industry, and building cleaning. Directly comparable to HIGHCLEAN on product mix (chemicals + disinfectants + paper) and target verticals (healthcare, food industry).

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab Inc. Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions serving foodservice, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial customers across 170+ countries. Comparable to HIGHCLEAN on the cleaning-chemicals, disinfectants, and hygiene-product category but with vastly larger scale and direct global sales force; also a current HIGHCLEAN partner brand.
• SC Johnson Professional: Global manufacturer of commercial cleaning, skin protection, and hand-hygiene products for industry, washrooms, and healthcare. Comparable broad incumbent on professional cleaning and hygiene chemicals; current HIGHCLEAN partner brand.
• Diversey (Solenis): Global provider of cleaning, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions primarily to foodservice, healthcare, and food-producing businesses, now part of Solenis. Comparable broad incumbent serving overlapping verticals (food industry, healthcare) and overlapping product categories (cleaning chemicals, disinfectants); also a current HIGHCLEAN partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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