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Is Ethades effective against Hantavirus?

Yes. Ethades and Ethades+ have been tested according to the European standard EN 14476 for enveloped viruses and meet the requirements of this standard. Hantavirus belongs to this category of viruses. This is a question we regularly receive from customers. In this article, we explain what the EN 14476 standard means and what it says … Read more

Microbiological solutions for freshness and cleaning

Spectro introduces innovative products that not only clean but also tackle dirt and unpleasant odors biologically. But what exactly are the benefits of these cleaning agents? Sales Manager Guus Ploeger explains: “Their effect continues long after you’ve finished your cleaning task.” With microbiological cleaners and the new 1Z Micro Perfumes, Spectro offers solutions that go … Read more

Spectro Acquires De Poetsprof

De Poetsprof from Son provides high-quality optical car cleaning products for professional use. After exactly thirty years as an independent entrepreneur, owner Stephan Koppenens has decided to transfer his company to Laurens, Alissa & Quintus Metternich. Close Relationship Stephan and the Metternich family are no strangers to each other. For the past two decades, Spectro … Read more

Raw Materials Situation

It will not have escaped your notice that the war in the Middle East is having a significant impact on our daily lives. We are currently receiving daily updates from our suppliers regarding uncertain deliveries and price increases. As a result, we are required to apply daily pricing for a number of products within our … Read more

Dermatological certification for Spectro hand soaps

At Spectro, we are always looking for opportunities to make our products even better. Take our improved hand soaps, for example, which recently earned the Dermatest seal of approval. Our R&D manager Peter Maessen explains. “What’s good today can be better tomorrow,” Peter begins. “This time, we took a close look at our hand soaps. … Read more

New: 1Z 3-Step Detailing

At the Carwash Europe Show, we launched the renewed ‘1Z by Spectro’ brand. In the coming period, we’ll be introducing a wide range of new and improved products. The first of these innovations is ‘1Z 3-Step Detailing’. Achieve a Top Result—Fast The 1Z 3-Step Detailing concept perfectly addresses two major challenges: the ongoing shortage of … Read more

Eenzet becomes 1Z by Spectro

In July 2024, Spectro acquired Eenzet Trading Company. Meanwhile, Eenzet has been fully implemented within Spectro’s operations and its products are produced by Spectro. It is time for the next step: Eenzet becomes 1Z by Spectro. 1Z by Spectro labels The product labels get a new fresh “look and feel,” clear color coding, logical product … Read more

“Eenzet Looks Forward to a Bright Future”

Since the summer of 2024, Eenzet (1Z) from Scherpenzeel has been part of Spectro. With its cleaning and maintenance products, the brand has been a household name for decades in the automotive, transport, and industrial sectors. High time for a conversation with former owner Brigitte Nihot. Brigitte’s father, Bob, founded Eenzet in the Netherlands eighty … Read more

“Exercise Changes Who You Are”

It’s Monday, almost 4:00 p.m. Instead of working another hour, Spectro employees have the option to change into their workout clothes. Marleen Frunt from FruntRunners is already waiting in the parking lot, ready for the regular walking and running session. Time to get moving! “This activates everything—your body, your mind, and even your relationships,” says … Read more

“Our customers never have to order shampoo again.”

Never have to order shampoo again for something like your truck wash? This can mean two things. Either business is going poorly, or you’re using Spectro’s empty-sensor detection. “With this, we completely relieve the customer. And ourselves a little as well,” says Car & Truckwash consultant Barend van den Boom. We primarily use the empty-sensor … Read more