CWS

CWS traces its origins back to 1899, when the company began as a pioneering workwear provider in Europe. Over more than 125 years, the company has evolved from a single-service workwear provider into a comprehensive solutions company addressing modern needs for safety, health, and hygiene across multiple industries. The founding insight was simple yet powerful: businesses and public spaces need reliable, sustainable solutions to protect their people and maintain standards of hygiene and safety.

Today, CWS operates through five distinct business areas: CWS Hygiene, CWS Workwear, CWS Fire Safety, CWS Cleanrooms, and CWS Healthcare. Each division specializes in delivering innovative, sustainable, and digitalized service solutions tailored to specific sector requirements. The company is headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, with operations spanning 16 countries and approximately 10,600 employees across four continents. CWS's business model centers on circularity and sustainability, offering rental and full-service solutions that reduce environmental impact while ensuring consistent quality and compliance. From washroom hygiene solutions at airports to fire safety systems in industrial facilities, CWS has become a trusted partner for businesses seeking integrated safety and hygiene services.