DHYS: Where we are
More than 3,100 professional hygiene specialists have solutions to hand both on-site as well as for an international network – from 178 sites in 28 countries.
One of the leading international associations for professional hygiene
DHYS is one of the leading international trade associations for professional hygiene, featuring nine prominent European wholesale groups and around 140 family-run member companies in 28 countries.
Take advantage of our strengths
- International sales, logistics and service
- Excellent brand portfolio
- Efficient cost management
- Market competence, trade autonomy and knowledge transfer to achieve customer satisfaction
- Continual development of synergy and innovation
Business management
President
Philippe Scemama, GEH
Vice President
Matthias Ikas, GVS
Finance Director
Pedro Rodrigues, DINO
Secretary
Marc Ceron, DINO
Assessor
Graziano Roma, We Italia
Assessor
Jan Butze, GVS
Head Office
Madrid, Plaza Conde Valle Suchil
Partner in international trade
The DHYS Group offers great prospects for internationally active customers.
- Supply of excellent products and services
- International sales and complete logistics service
- Cooperation with strategic brand suppliers
- Global procurement (manufacturer brands and private labels)
- Sophisticated, web-based e-commerce solutions
Shared strategy
We look to the future and take our partners on board.
- Constant monitoring of markets
- Development of an international private label strategy
- Efficient process and cost management
- Knowledge transfer
- Commitment to a sustainable corporate culture
- Creation of synergy and innovation
- Establishing new business relationships
Milestones
For almost 40 years, we have been applying future-oriented thinking in terms of hygiene.
2013
Formation of DHYS Group by GEH (founded 1981) and DINO (founded 1993)
2014
GVS (founded 1976) joins DHYS Group
2015
We Italia (founded 2012) and Europap (founded 1997) join DHYS Group
2016
Socius Network (founded 2008) and Eurosan (founded 1998) join DHYS Group
2019
Exclusiva (founded 1969) and Tapess (founded 1993) join DHYS Group
Facts & figures
- Founded 2013
- One of the leading international association for professional hygiene
- Currently nine European wholesale groups
- Approx. 140 member companies
- Decades of family-run company tradition
- 178 sites in 28 countries
- Approx. 3,100 employees (consultation, technology and service)
- Proprietary transport systems (approx. 1,250 vehicles)
- More than 80,000 products in the range
- Global procurement (manufacturer brands and private labels)
- Sales: approx. 970 million euros
Implementation: 178 sites in 28 countries
DHYS draws its strength from the profile of its members, who are steeped in tradition and successfully work together in nine autonomous trading groups in Europe and beyond. There are around 140 members in total and, with 178 sites in 28 countries, they ensure that the
economic objectives are not only coordinated but also undergo continuous further development. The benefits can be enjoyed by international customers, suppliers and even potential new members.
DINO
Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Angola
GVS
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Albania
EUROPAP
Slovenia, Macedonia and the Republic of Serbia
EUROSAN
Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Republic of Serbia
GEH
France, Switzerland and Réunion
WE ITALIA
Italy
SOCIUS NETWORK
UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands
TAPESS
Croatia
EXCLUSIVA
The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxemburg
Our members
The DHYS Group is an integrated network currently consisting of nine European wholesale groups that specialise in professional hygiene and are among the leading corporate groups in their home countries.
GVS at a glance – brief profile
- Founded: 1976
- Based: Friedewald
- Head office: 25 employees
- 18 member companies
- 25 business premises
- More than 1,100 employees
- More than 180 technical advisers
- More than 200 delivery vehicles
- Central database with more than 60,000 items
- Sales to: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Albania
- QM certification according to ISO 9001:2008
- Environmental certification according to ISO 14001:2009
Special features
- Owner-run businesses with flat, flexible structures
- Fast, reliable customer communication
- Constant exchange of expertise between the GVS member companies
- Many years of market experience
- Excellent reputation among experts and customers
- Solid cooperation and best procurement and sales conditions with all manufacturers
- Flexible product range policy
- High levels of service and consultation
- IT-supported system services
- Property inspections, cleaning plans, demand analyses, training, etc.
GEH at a glance – brief profile
- Founded: 1981
- Head office: Dijon – logistics platform and administrative department
Purchase office in Paris - 14 employees
- 20 member companies
- 22 sites
- 180 employees in sales and technicians
- 100 delivery vehicles
- Central database with more than 5,000 items (in stock)
- Sales to France, Corsica, Switzerland, Réunion
- Environmental certification ISO 14001 obtained in 2015
Special features
- Among the top 5 French distributors specialising in professional hygiene
- Product knowledge
- Expertise in negotiation, worldwide trade and procurement
- Major storage and logistics platform in the centre of France
- Management of private labels
- Expertise in launching and manufacturing products that are co-developed with suppliers worldwide
- Common sales force software and e-procurement system
- 100% focused on customer satisfaction
- Combination of a global approach and regional proximity to customers
- Capacity to develop national key account contracts
- Breakdown of sales: 31% HORECA (hotel and catering industry) / 43% institutions / 7% medical sector / 7% industry / 6% cleaning companies / 6% miscellaneous
DINO at a glance – brief profile
- Founded: 1993
- Head office: Madrid
- 7 employees
- 17 member companies
- 27 business premises
- More than 900 employees
- More than 110 technical advisers
- More than 150 delivery vehicles
- Central database with more than 6,000 items
- Sales to: Spain, Portugal, Andorra, Angola, Cape Verde
- QM certification according to ISO 9001:2008
- Environmental certification according to ISO 14001:2009
Special features
- Software interface between customers and members
- Owner-run businesses with flat, flexible structures
- Fast, reliable customer communication
- Constant exchange of expertise between the DINO member companies
- Many years of market experience
- Excellent reputation among experts and customers
- Oldest group in Spain
- High-quality brand in the area of chemical products
- Solid cooperation and best procurement and sales conditions with all manufacturers
- Flexible product range policy
- High levels of service and consultation
- IT-supported system services
- Property inspections, cleaning plans, demand analyses, training, etc.
WE ITALIA at a glance – brief profile
- Founded: 2012 (formerly Eurocom and Masterteam since 1989/2000)
- Head office: Bologna
- 41 branches
- More than 220 employees
- More than 60 technical advisers
- More than 200 delivery vehicles
- Central database with more than 16,000 items (including key strategic suppliers)
- Sales to: Italy
Special features
- One of the top Italian distributors in professional cleaning and hygiene
- ‘Think global – act local’, combination of a global approach and strong local customer relations thanks to our significant market presence (more than 50 warehouses and more than 350 sales reps)
- Family-run businesses with entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour
- Reliability, flexibility, tradition, innovation, continuity; long-term view
- Many years of market experience (since 1989)
- National and international customers
- Solid cooperation with national and international suppliers
- Management of private labels (We Clean, We Soft, Wellness, We Mix, We Care, Linea Tissue, Fast&Go, etc.)
- Central warehouse and logistics platform in Bologna
- Knowledge of products and services
- High level of service
- IT system supporting national and international customers
EUROPAP at a glance – brief profile
- Founded: 1997
- Head office: Ljubljana, Slovenia
- 2 branches: Skopje, Macedonia; Belgrade, Serbia
- 50 employees
- 7 technical advisers
- 15 delivery vehicles
- Central database with more than 3,500 items
- Sales to: Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia
- Environmental certification according to: FSC® and PEFC™
Special features
- One of the top Slovenian distributors; specialised in the
AFH sector - In-house production of tissue-paper products,
production of private labels - Providing high-quality products and services in all areas
for the benefit of customers and employees - Offering customers optimum and reliable control over
hygiene - Boasting the expertise for technical and technological
support - Accommodating individual needs and requirements of
our users
SOCIUS Network at a glance – brief profile
- Founded: 2008
- Head office: Sayers Common, UK
- 3 employees
- 18 Member Companies
- 24 Business Locations
- More than 600 employees
- More than 200 delivery vehicles
- Sales to UK, Ireland & the Channels Islands
Special features
- Owner run businesses
- Fast, reliable customer communication
- Constant exchange of Knowledge between SOCIUS member companies
- Many years of experience
- Strong Procurement strategy
- Private Label Range
- Environmental Friendly Product Range
- Excellent reputation with the market
EUROSAN at a glance – brief profile
- Founded: 1998
- Head office: Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 4 companies: Mostar, Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Belgrade, Serbia
- 350 employees
- 25 technical advisers
- 25 delivery vehicles
- Central database with more than 3500 items
- Sales to: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia
- QM certification according to ISO 9001:2008
Special features
- High quality brands in portfolio
- Family run business
- High market share
- High level of customer service and satisfaction
- Biggest cleaning service Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Strong HORECA and institutions sector
- Experienced human resources
- Strong brand name in Balkans
- 4 warehouses in total
TAPESS at a glance – brief profile
- Founded: 1993
- 38 employees
- Headquarter in Rijeka – Kastav
- Branch office in Zagreb and Šibenik
- ISO 9001 certificate
- AAA financial certificate since 2013
- Importing aprox 15 Brands for croatian market
- More then 3000 SKU
Special features
- High quality brands in portfolio
- Family run business
- 3 warehouses
- Demonstrate innovation
- Proactive attitude
- 25 years of market experience
- Environmental Friendly Product Range
EXCLUSIVA at a glance – brief profile
- Founded: 1969
- Based: Amsterdam
- 4 companies
- 3 business premises
- More than 70 employees
- More than 25 technical and specialist advisors
- More than 22 delivery vehicles
- Central database with more than 10.000 items in Stock
- 100% energy-neutral premises.
- Sales mainly to: The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg
Special features
- Owner-run business, flat and flexible structure
- Omnichannel availability and customer experience
- Focus on reliable relationships
- Long expertise more than industries (General Cleaning, Horeca, Food industry Institutions, Automotive, Leisure, Laundry, healthcare, Producing industry, Retail and small business.)
- Professional in-house training facilities
- Big brand portfolio, strong private labels included
- Capacity to develop National and BeNeLux key-accounts contracts.
- Digital buying and information platform, E-procurement possibilities
- Full-service solutions