Christeyns grows in EU and targets Latin America

Christeyns has expanded in Spain and Portugal with the acquisition of Betelgeux.

The firm said it strengthens its position in the European market and is a step forward in geographical expansion towards Latin America.

Christeyns plans to expand facilities in Ador to double production capacity.

Christeyns is a specialist in cleaning and disinfection products in the European food industry.

Betelgeux is a Spanish producer of hygiene items for the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Betelgeux produces over 5 million kg of industrial cleaning and disinfection products. In Spain, and via subsidiaries in Portugal and Chile, it has a consolidated turnover of more than €8.5m.

Christeyns and Betelgeux have worked together in the food hygiene market for the last few years.

Alain Bostoen, owner of Christeyns, said Betelgeux is a valuable addition to its food hygiene department.

“I am happy to welcome the complete Betelgeux team, which consists of 50 people, to the Christeyns family. Their professional know-how, market knowledge, reputation and product portfolio will help us to expand our activities and to continue shaping the Christeyns strategy.”