“The EU Ecolabel is much more than just a seal”
When we see opportunities to become more sustainable, we take them. That’s why many of our cleaning products carry the EU Ecolabel. But what exactly is it? When are products eligible? And how rigorous is the selection process? Our CSR coordinator, Maria Rijsdijk, explains. Maria, can you remind us what the EU Ecolabel is? “The…
Blog: LipsGroen about NonaDes
“We both believe in green solutions.” Together You Go Further. That’s Bram Lips’ Belief. That’s why the employees of his landscaping company recently tested our new, eco-friendly cleaner, NonaDes. “We’re being completely honest, because only then can Spectro really benefit,” says Bram. Spoiler alert: it works great. “When we design a garden, we incorporate a…
Spectro introduces NonaDes.
The first concentrated green algae remover of renewable origin! Renewable & Recycled NonaDes is suitable for effectively, quickly, and long-lastingly removing green algae on almost all water-resistant surfaces. The active ingredient in NonaDes, nonanoic acid, occurs naturally in plants such as geraniums. Additionally, the packaging is made from 100% recycled plastic sourced from Spectro’s Recycle…
Acquisition of Eenzet by Spectro
Spectro Acquires Eenzet from Scherpenzeel as of July 1, 2024 Cleaning and Maintenance Products Eenzet Handelsonderneming* specializes in cleaning and maintenance products for the automotive, transport, and industrial sectors. After nearly four decades at the helm, the current director, Brigitte Nihot, officially passes the baton to Laurens, Alissa, and Quintus Metternich. It all began in…
Guus Ploeger Sales Manager Spectro
Starting September 1st, Guus Ploeger will join Spectro B.V. as Sales Manager. 30 Years of Experience Guus brings over 30 years of experience in the professional cleaning industry. Notably, he has always worked for family-owned businesses, where strong customer relationships and business continuity were central. Guus Ploeger: “I am excited to join the Spectro family.…
Acquisition of Militex by Spectro
As of July 5, 2024, Spectro B.V. has acquired the customer portfolio, recipes, inventories, brand names, and order portfolio of Militex Development and Manufacturing B.V. and Militex Sales B.V. Rich History The families behind the companies: Metternich (Spectro) and Van den Eijnde (Militex) share a rich history together. With this acquisition, Spectro adds 75 years…
Spectro and The Carwash Renew Partnership
Customers of The Carwash in Oss can once again rely on Spectro’s cleaning products for their car washes. The car wash and the Oss-based cleaning products manufacturer have renewed their partnership, prioritizing optimal wash results. The collaboration between Spectro and The Carwash is not new. Until the fall of 2023, Spectro was even the main…
Tips for cleaning an industrial floor
We recently had a new poured floor installed in our production hall by the professionals at DRT Vloeren from Oss. Naturally, we maintain this floor meticulously. But how do you do that? And which cleaning agents are best suited for industrial floors? In this blog, we’ll update you. Including handy tips from Pietjan Dobbelsteen (co-owner…
Bottlenecks in bottle recycling
Switching to packaging made from recycled plastic sounds easy. Yet we are running into some bumps. Nevertheless, we continue to do what we can. For example, three of our ‘runners’ will get a new look this year. But for next steps, we can really use your help! “Technically it is possible to make packaging that…
Spectro’s Recycle Factory is celebrating its 5th anniversary!
Established 2019 Used products deserve a new life. That’s why Spectro established the Recycle Factory in 2019. With the Recycle Factory, we offer our customers the opportunity to return empty plastic packaging. Where possible, we reuse these packages. If not possible then we recycle them back into new packaging. 5 new Recycle Bottles! 5 years…