CWS is a safety, health, and hygiene solutions company with its headquarters in Duisburg, Germany. Founded in 1899, the company operates in 16 countries across four continents with approximately 10,600 employees. Its business model is built on rental and full-service solutions, with a stated focus on circularity and sustainability.
The company's operations are divided into specialized divisions. CWS Hygiene provides digitalized washroom and sanitation services for high-traffic environments like airports. CWS Workwear manages the rental and servicing of professional clothing. For industrial risk, CWS Fire Safety deploys fire suppression and detection systems. Additional verticals include CWS Cleanrooms for controlled environments and CWS Healthcare for clinical settings.
CWS's threat model is primarily physical and operational, centered on maintaining safety, hygiene, and compliance across warehousing, industrial facilities, healthcare, and public spaces. Security and digitalization initiatives support the management of its service logistics and IoT-enabled hygiene and safety products across its international footprint.
