Car Wash Show Europe 2023

EXPO Greater Amsterdamthe Netherlands

Alliance Automotive Group acquires Allcos

Allcos has been acquired by the Alliance Automotive Group Benelux. Allcos specializes in the sale of cleaning agents for the car and car wash industry and is known as a supplier of the brands Concept Chemicals, Kenotek and Zvizzer.

Allcos is a fast growing company from the Netherlands, specialized in the sale of cleaning products for the automotive industry. The company supplies and imports professional maintenance and cleaning products for the car and car wash industry under the brand names Kenotek, ZviZZer and Concept Chemicals. Without a doubt you could name the Dutch company a total supplier for wash bays, roll-overs, express tunnels, truck wash companies, damage repair companies, hand car wash companies and detailing businesses.

Kenotek’s product range consists of high-quality chemical cleaning agents and is produced in Belgium. Besides the production method with REACH certified raw materials, Kenotek is also a pioneer in developing chemicals for car-washes.

“We are extremely pleased to have been able to acquire this renowned player in the detergent industry,” said Rob Visser of Alliance Automotive Group Benelux. “Together with the Allcos team, we will combine our organization’s economies of scale and strong distribution network with Allcos’ specialism. With this we are increasingly perfecting our one-stop-shopping strategy and together we are ready for the future.”

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