
CWS Workwear aquires Negovanje Tekstilij Šinkovec
CWS Workwear, a leading provider of customised, long-lasting, and protective workwear as a service, announces the acquisition of family-owned business Negovanje Tekstilij Šinkovec d.o.o.

CWS Workwear, a leading provider of customised, long-lasting, and protective workwear as a service, announces the acquisition of family-owned business Negovanje Tekstilij Šinkovec d.o.o.
Škofja Loka, Slovenia, 25 July 2025 – CWS Workwear, a leading provider of customised, long-lasting, and protective workwear as a service, announces the acquisition of family-owned business Negovanje Tekstilij Šinkovec d.o.o, a healthcare and workwear laundry service provider based in Škofja Loka, Slovenia.
This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone of CWS Workwear in Slovenia and Croatia. By integrating Negovanje Tekstilij Šinkovec into the operations of CWS Workwear, CWS Workwear will at accelerate market presence, optimise service offerings and consolidate its position as market leader in the region.
Dejan Buhovac, Regional Managing Director Central and Eastern Europe CWS Workwear: “Negovanje Tekstilij Šinkovec brings a wealth of experience and a strong customer base in different sectors, which will complement our existing services and enable us to expand our reach. We look forward to working closely with the talented team at Negovancje Tekstilij Šinkovec, giving them a new company home under CWS Workwear.”
With this acquisition, CWS Workwear will achieve operational synergies and efficiencies while considerably increasing washing capacities. “The integration of Negovanje Tekstilij Šinkovec’s certified laundry facilities will further strengthen our competitiveness and support our continuous growth in the Slovenian and Croatian markets” adds Marius Keller, Chief Transformation Officer at CWS Workwear.
“We are excited about the opportunities this acquisition brings. We will continue to deliver exceptional, best-in-class products and services to our customers in the region, while expanding further.” comments Hartmut Engler, Chief Executive Officer at CWS Workwear.
The signing was closed on 23 July 2025.
About CWS Workwear
CWS Workwear is a leader in the workwear industry providing Workwear as a Service with customised, long-lasting and protective workwear. Embracing a circular business model, CWS Workwear is committed to creating a sustainable and responsible future with operations across 15 countries and a dedicated team of more than 5,300 professionals across more than 100 locations. CWS Workwear serves more than 35,000 customers and provides 1.5 million individuals every day with its services.
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