History

WHO WE ARE

Rolco

We are the largest detergent and cleaning product manufacturer in Greece.

60 years continuous presence in the Greek market
Implemented a large number of significant innovations such as:
- The first powder detergent
- The first hand dishwashing liquid
- The first biodegradable detergent
- The first line of ecolabel certified products
20 year presence anddeep knowledge of the professional market
Implementing a holistic approach to our customers offering product,
as well as, advisory and training support
In-house product development, manufacturing, commercial and logistics capabilities
Broad product range for the hotel, restaurant and laundry channels

WHO WE ARE

Christeyns

We are a leading provider of professional laundry detergents in Europe.

Established in Belgium 70 years ago, today has sales of €300 Mio
Global footprint in over 50 countries with +900 employees
Provides full range of products and technology support for:
- Textile Care
- Professional cleaning
- Food Processing & Retail
- Health Care
Leader in resource management , productivity, environmental protection, water and energy conservation.

TIMELINE

History
1943
The Souroulidis family opens dye manufacturing plant in Athens (GR)
1946
Jules Christeyns founds soap
factory in Ghent (BE)
1956
Launch of Rol the first powder
detergent in Greece
1968
Launch of
Ava Diswashing Liquid
1975
First
biodegradable
Detergent
1989
Bostoen family
takes over management
1995
European expansion
1998
Acquisition of Oils & Soaps Ltd
and Concrete Admixtures
2005
Brand and Manufacuring
agreement with Procter & Gamble
Acquisition of
Johnson Diversey
European Activities
2008
Launch of Planet, first
eco-certified line of detergent
and cleaning products
2010
Launch of Food Hygiene Dpt.
2012
Acquisition of Laboratoire
Phagogene
2014
Acquisition of consumer
brands from P&G
2018
Partnership
with Christeyns
Partnership
with Rolco
1943
The Souroulidis family opens dye manufacturing plant in Athens (GR)
1946
Jules Christeyns founds soap factory in Ghent (BE)
1956
Launch of Rol the first powder detergent in Greece
1968
Launch of Ava Diswashing Liquid
1975
First biodegradable Detergent
1989
Bostoen family takes over management
1995
European expansion
1998
Acquisition of Oils & Soaps Ltd and Concrete Admixtures
2005
Brand and Manufacuring agreement with Procter & Gamble
Acquisition of Johnson Diversey European Activities
2008
Launch of Planet, first eco-certified line of detergent and cleaning products
2010
Launch of Food Hygiene Dpt.
2012
Acquisition of Laboratoire Phagogene
2014
Acquisition of consumer brands from P&G
2018
Partnership with Christeyns
Partnership with Rolco
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